Food Chain Assistant

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS; Almería; Remote; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS in Madrid is seeking a Marketing professional to support Brand Marketing campaigns and Social Media activities, and to assist in Trade Marketing for the retail sector. You will coordinate campaigns with the Marketing and Purchasing teams, manage licensed trademarks across packaging and labeling, and help present initiatives to regional and national supermarket chains.

A background in FMCG, strong project management, and fluent English are essential, with travel about

Qualifications

• First experience in FMCG, in commercial, in trade marketing, category management ideally in food and beverage industry.
• Project Management & Executions Analytical Mindset.
• Excellent Presentation & Communication Skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A good command of the Ms Office package.
• Fluency English is required; another language is a strong plus.
• A valid driving license (B category) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the development of Brand Marketing campaigns and Social Media activities in collaboration with other departments.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Trade Marketing activities for the retail sector, working alongside the Trade Marketing Manager and Food Chain Manager.
• Management of registered trademark licensees, including Packaging, Labelling, Branded Boxes, Sampling, Brand Business Strategy, Trade Marketing activities, Sponsorships, Product Development, New Products, and onboarding of new Licensees.
• Participation in the design and execution of initiatives aimed at generating demand for products marketed under the registered trademark umbrella, presenting them to regional and national supermarket chains, as well as intermediaries and retailers in wholesale markets such as Mercamadrid and Mercabarna.

Skills

FMCG experience

Project Management

Presentation & communication

Collaboration across cultures

Ms Office

Fluent English

Driving license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What will you do?

• Participation in the development of Brand Marketing campaigns and Social Media activities in collaboration with other departments.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Trade Marketing activities for the retail sector, working alongside the Trade Marketing Manager and Food Chain Manager. This includes supporting campaign coordination, collecting and analysing results, preparing reports, and liaising with Marketing and Purchasing departments of supermarket chains, mainly in relation to the Bimi® brand.
• Management of registered trademark licensees, including Packaging, Labelling, Branded Boxes, Sampling, Brand Business Strategy, Trade Marketing activities, Sponsorships, Product Development, New Products, and onboarding of new Licensees. Most licensees are based in the Murcia region, requiring occasional travel during the campaign period.
• Participation in the design and execution of various initiatives aimed at generating demand for products marketed under the registered trademark umbrella, presenting them to regional and national supermarket chains, as well as intermediaries and retailers in wholesale markets such as Mercamadrid and Mercabarna.

Where will you work?

You will be based in Spain, ideally in Madrid, working from home. Your manager, Alberto, is based in Valencia (Spain) Availability to travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily within Spain, with occasional trips to Portugal, Italy, and internal EU meetings. The position is home-based, and the company provides all necessary work equipment.

Do you fit this profile?

• A first experience (additionally to internship) in FMCG, in commercial, in trade marketing, category management ideally in food and beverage industry.
• Project Management & Executions Analytical Mindset.
• Excellent Presentation & Communication Skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• A good command of the Ms Office package.
• Fluency English is required; another language is a strong plus.
• A valid driving license (B category) is essential.

Do you want to know more about the company?

You will be part of Sakata Vegetables EMEA team, which is part of the SAKATA Group. What makes SAKATA different is that while being a key international player in the seed business, the company has retained a family spirit. It is a people-oriented company where it is easy to communicate at all levels. As a result of its Japanese origins, it is a stable company with an emphasis on long-term culture.

What are the next steps?

1. First contact with Ignacio Ortega (HR Business Partner)
2. Interview with Ignacio and Alberto Alapont (Food Chain Manager)
3. Final interview with Amelie (Food Chain Lead) and Dave (EMEA Brand Director)