Marketing Trainee

TalentForte Recruitment Solutions; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Slough is seeking a Marketing Trainee for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to manage a product portfolio and work on innovative marketing strategies within a global company. The ideal candidate holds a degree in business or marketing and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. This position provides practical experience and exposure to cross-functional teams in the fast-paced FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marketing or FMCG role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Advanced presentation skills in PowerPoint are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a UK product portfolio end-to-end.
• Lead product innovations from concept to launch.
• Develop activation concepts for social media and retail.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Social media engagement

Education

Degree in business/marketing or 1-2 years’ marketing/FMCG experience

Job description

Overview

Quick facts: £95-£100 per day (including holiday pay) (12 month contract initially) Marketing Trainee | Slough | Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Qualifying questions:

• Do you have a business or marketing-related degree, or 1-2 years’ experience in a marketing/FMCG role?
• Are you confident using Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, to deliver compelling presentations?
• Are you a proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills and a passion for social media?

The opportunity

This is your chance to launch your career with a FTSE 50 business that operates in more than 70 countries worldwide. You’ll join a global powerhouse known for developing and scaling some of the most trusted household products. As a Marketing Trainee, you won’t just sit on the sidelines—you’ll be trusted with responsibility from day one, gaining hands-on experience that will accelerate your career. With exposure to cross-functional teams, exciting product innovation, and digital-first brand building, this role offers an exceptional first step on the ladder in FMCG marketing.

What you’ll do

• Take end-to-end responsibility for the management of a UK product portfolio.
• Lead locally-driven product innovations from concept to launch, working cross-functionally to deliver impact.
• Develop engaging activation concepts across social media and retail environments to drive growth.
• Support the digital evolution of products, ensuring they remain relevant and socially active across platforms.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in business/marketing or 1-2 years’ marketing/FMCG experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced presentation skills in PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach with a hunger to learn.
• Ideally, prior marketing internship or admin experience.
• A passion for social media and digital engagement.
• The mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, matrix-style organisation; someone who leads, takes ownership, delivers results, and stays comfortable in a hectic and ambiguous environment.

Final note: No sponsorship or relocation offered.