Product and Marketing Assistant

Covetrus; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary health company is seeking a Product and Marketing Assistant to support their growing veterinary product portfolio. This junior role involves key responsibilities like market research, product specification support, and assisting with marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role is remote with some travel required, offering numerous benefits including a company pension and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Birthday Day Off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Scheme

Retail discounts

Eye Care Vouchers

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, fast-paced environment.
• Interest or practical experience in marketing or product support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with market research and competitor analysis for product development.
• Support creation and maintenance of product specifications and marketing materials.
• Help monitor product performance and generate insights from sales data.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

Job description

Product & Marketing Assistant

Location: Remote – with regular travel to our Dumfries office

Are you passionate about marketing and product development? Do you have a keen interest in animal health and want to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Product and Marketing Assistant to join our team and support the growth of our veterinary product portfolio.

This junior-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both marketing execution and product management. You’ll play a key role in supporting campaigns, coordinating product information, and collaborating across teams to ensure our products and marketing initiatives deliver exceptional results.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with market research and competitor analysis to inform product development.

• Support the creation and maintenance of product specifications, brochures, and sales collateral.

• Help monitor product performance and generate actionable insights from sales data and customer feedback.

• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance and product availability.

• Work with the marketing team on campaigns, product launches, and promotional activities.

• Contribute to digital content for newsletters, websites, and social media.

• Assist with event preparation for conferences and exhibitions.

• Maintain accurate documentation and support training materials for sales teams.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience in a commercial, fast-paced environment.

• Interest or practical experience in marketing, product support, or administration.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and CRM systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Desirable

• Experience in animal healthcare or veterinary practice.

• RVN qualification or strong clinical understanding.

• Familiarity with marketing analytics or market research.

• Experience working towards commercial goals.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy a great range of Covetrus employee benefits, including:

• Birthday Day Off – Celebrate your day your way
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save up to 42% on bikes & gear
• Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential support for you and your family
• Company Pension Scheme – 5% employer contribution
• Covetrus Benefits Hub – Thousands of retail discounts
• Eye Care Vouchers – Available via the Benefits Hub
• Life Insurance – Choose your beneficiaries

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.