Marketing Graduate Trainee 2025

Lee Kum Kee Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian sauce brand is seeking a Brand & Digital Marketing Graduate Trainee for 2025. This 18-month program offers hands-on experience in marketing, digital campaigns, and project leadership, aimed at developing future leaders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years of experience in Marketing, Business, or Communications preferred.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of a European language or Mandarin/Cantonese is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns.
• Support digital campaign execution across social media and email.
• Conduct competitor and consumer insights analysis.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Job Description: Brand & Digital Marketing Graduate Trainee 2025 at Lee Kum Kee

About Lee Kum Kee

Lee Kum Kee is a leading Asian sauce brand, renowned for inventing Oyster Sauce. The brand offers authentic Chinese and Asian-inspired sauces, appreciated by Michelin chefs and families worldwide. Our vision in Europe is to bring original Asian flavors to households and provide quality options for adventurous cooks.

Position Summary

As part of the Global Talent Programme, the Brand & Digital Marketing Graduate Trainee 2025 will undergo an 18-month development journey aimed at future leadership. Based in London and reporting to the Digital and Brand Marketing Manager, Europe, the trainee will gain hands-on experience, cross-functional exposure, project leadership, and mentorship.

The trainee will participate in brand marketing initiatives, digital campaigns, content creation, partnership activations, and performance analysis across UK and European markets. This role is suited for proactive, entrepreneurial, fast learners passionate about growth in a dynamic environment, with potential to advance into leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand & Campaign Support:
   • Assist in developing and executing marketing campaigns, including ATL, BTL, and digital initiatives.
   • Contribute to creative development of POSM, social media assets, and partnership materials.
2. Digital Marketing & Content Creation:
   • Support digital campaign execution across social media, website, email, and paid advertising.
   • Assist with content planning, copywriting, scheduling, and reporting.
3. Partnership Activation:
   • Coordinate and deliver partnership campaigns to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
4. Company-wide Participation:
   • Engage in events, team activities, and volunteering to understand company culture.
5. Market Research & Data Analysis:
   • Conduct competitor and consumer insights analysis.
   • Track and report campaign performance, providing data-driven recommendations.
6. Learning & Development:
   • Complete rotations across marketing functions to broaden skills.
   • Maintain logs and seek feedback for continuous growth.

Requirements and Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree, or less than 2 years of experience, preferably in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related fields.
• Proactive, curious, self-motivated with ownership of learning and results.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Analytical and creative with problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of a European language or Mandarin/Cantonese is advantageous.
• Passionate about food and cooking; willing to travel occasionally.

Lee Kum Kee emphasizes career growth within the Graduate Trainee Programme, offering opportunities for high-potential trainees to develop into future leaders.