Business Management and Marketing Assistant - Audio Video & Communications – 13 month Student I[...]

Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative electronics company in Bracknell seeks a current university student for an industrial placement. You'll support market analysis, create presentations, and liaise with teams across Europe and Japan. Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a proactive approach are essential. This fixed-term, full-time position offers a salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme and private medical coverage, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life assurance 4x salary

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted restaurant food

Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a current university student.
• Proactive and able to complete tasks without supervision.
• Strong communication of complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Regularly update reports and analyze market data.
• Assist in organizing promotional activities and events.
• Maintain strong communication between teams.

Skills

Proactive in the workplace

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Good time-management

Interest in commercial marketing

Education

Current university student on a course with industrial placement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Key social media platforms

Job description

Role Overview

Panasonic is giving you the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation within Consumer electricals. Panasonic has grown to become one of the largest electronics companies in the world, producing market leading products in kitchen appliances, personal care, cameras, audio systems and many more.

You will be joining the Audio Video & Communications team in a year in which the management and marketing teams will be integral. The Audio Video & Communications category covers our consumer audio products, landline and cordless phones.

How you will become part of the bigger picture....

As part of our team you will provide support in tasks including :

• Regularly update reports and develop a thorough understanding of market forecasts and data.
• Analyse market data monthly, create, and present PowerPoint presentations to update senior management on the key insights.
• Monitor sales and advertising activity on sales channels and suggest optimisations for campaigns.
• Assist in organising and executing promotional activities and events.
• Liaise with colleagues in Europe and Japan regarding products, stock, and marketing materials.
• Order stock from factories or other sales companies in Europe. Arrange deliveries and collections of stock between EU countries and the UK to maintain operating levels. Make decisions on stock orders from central for the UK.
• Maintain strong communication between product, sales, and brand communications teams to support sales and marketing actions.
• Update web content for online retailers and have a creative influence on how our products are marketed online.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks across the wider consumer product categories.
• Assist with the business planning process during your year with us.
• Take charge of the recruitment process to find the next student after you complete your placement.

What you will bring to the picture....

• Must be a current university student on a course with an integrated industrial placement year where this experience would be beneficial to your course.
• Proactive in the workplace, using initiative to complete tasks without supervision & always striving to improve the business.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills providing you with the ability to communicate complex ideas in a comprehensible written and verbal form.
• Problem-solving ability that will enable you to develop innovative solutions for any barriers or administrative issues that arise.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Good time-management and the ability to prioritise workload in an organised fashion, based on the business objectives.
• Independent management of responsibilities and ability to take full ownership of daily tasks.
• Team player and ability to work in harmony with the rest of the group.
• Strong drive to succeed within the corporate environment, always looking for ways to facilitate the growth of Panasonic UK.
• An interest in commercial marketing and / or consumer electronics will help you to succeed in each category (Audio, Imaging, Personal Care & Kitchen).

Experience and / or knowledge of the following would be beneficial :

• Microsoft - Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams
• Key social media platforms
• Photoshop
• Modern marketing knowledge
• Independent working
• Working in a team
• Communicating with customers via email
• Presentation skills (or the willingness to develop these skills)

Whilst knowledge & experience of a business environment is helpful – a proactive personality and willingness to succeed is key.

Panasonic offers a comprehensive training package and a 1-month handover period with the current student, ensuring a smooth transition and in-depth understanding of the role.

What does our big picture look like?

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding over a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place, one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time.

We believe in strong collaboration and team spirit to develop Panasonic’s competitive edge even further. Panasonic is an energetic, creative and proactive organisation consistently aiming to exceed its customers’ expectations. In an ever-changing world, we continue our efforts to align with our Seven Principles to make life simpler, safer, healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. ‘Live Your Best’.

Inclusion and Equality

In keeping with our principle of Fairness and Honesty, Panasonic’s ambition is to continue to become a more inclusive company, which attracts the best applicants who will be considered for employment regardless of difference and demonstrates our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

What we offer...

Salary range : £, per annum

Annual Bonus

Annual Leave : days holiday plus bank holidays

Contract Type : Fixed Term month contract

Hours : Full-time

Location : Bracknell

Hybrid working – Up to three days office based working requirement

Travel Requirements : Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

• days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Other voluntary benefits such as dental insurance, health cashback plan, critical illness
• Staff discount on Panasonic products
• 2 paid Volunteer daysTraining
• Wellbeing Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted restaurant food
• We offer workplace adjustments for those who may require these.