Trade Marketing Graduate

FBC; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FBC UK is seeking a Trade Marketing Graduate for a full-time, 1-year FTC hybrid role in St Albans. This position offers hands-on experience in developing category strategies and market analysis, providing an excellent opportunity to kickstart a career in FMCG marketing. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, creativity, and a passion for marketing trends.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate interested in Trade Marketing.
• Strong analytical skills to transform data into insights.
• Curious and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering omnichannel strategies for major retailers.
• Support market analysis and identify new category opportunities.
• Implement tools for performance analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

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Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox’s Burton’s Companies! ……And we bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

Date: May 19, 2025

Location: St Albans, GB

Place of Work: Hybrid

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset, and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 colleagues across all locations.

We are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming the UK Market Leader.

While we know that our delicious products are key, we also believe that our people and their passion for our brands are the key ingredients to our success. You could be the jammy to our Dodger, Party Ring to our Fox’s, or the choc-chip to our Maryland! We seek individuals with innovative ideas, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to drive FBC UK forward.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we create a supportive environment for all to thrive.

We value learning and growth, providing formal and on-the-job opportunities for our colleagues’ professional and personal development. Our environment encourages learning from each other and growing through diverse experiences.

Our colleagues are what make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We support authenticity, entrepreneurial spirit, and mutual support in achieving our business goals.

About The Role

This is a full-time, 1-year FTC hybrid role based at our headquarters in St Albans for a Graduate student. As part of the Trade Marketing team, this role offers varied, fast-paced exposure across the function.

You will be hands-on, supporting FBC UK Trade Marketing teams in developing and adapting category strategies for different product categories, aiming to maximize sales and profits through tailored client and category approaches.

As a Graduate at FBC UK, you'll gain practical experience across departments, mentorship from industry leaders, and work on exciting projects within your chosen field. Supported by our Learning Team, Line Managers, and an ambitious graduate cohort, you'll acquire valuable skills and knowledge in a company passionate about crafting beloved biscuits.

If you're passionate about making a difference, eager to learn, and excited to join a company blending tradition with innovation, FBC UK is the ideal place to start your career.

Main Responsibilities

Category Relationship

• Assisting the Customer Category Team in delivering an omnichannel approach in Major Mults (focused on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda) by providing focus on convenience and online channels.
• Supporting the team in observing and identifying industry-leading activations and initiatives to develop best-in-class FBC UK initiatives (e.g., Perfect Store).

Market Analysis & Insight

• Supporting analysis of category, competition, and consumer data to identify opportunities and develop new category plans.
• Enhancing current reporting by integrating Tesco Dunnhumby, Asda Quantum, and Sainsbury’s SIP data.
• Assisting in developing tools and processes to drive our Retailer Brand business (e.g., coding Retailer Brand data).

Team Evolution and Development

• Supporting the team in implementing tools like Space Planning Software, Ultralysis Performance Tool, and Retailer Brand Coding into the business.

Who We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate/recent graduate interested in gaining experience in Trade Marketing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform data into insights.
• Attention to detail, methodical, results-oriented.
• Curious, self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in FMCG marketing trends and global developments.

Next Steps

Upload your updated CV highlighting relevant skills. Our Talent Acquisition Partners will review applications, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a screening call. The final assessment will be at our St Albans office during the week of June 23. Please ensure your availability.

Due to high application volume, we may not respond to all individually. We appreciate your interest and encourage future applications.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and have equal opportunities. We believe our diversity makes our environment innovative and rewarding, and we support personal and professional growth for all.