Business Management & Marketing Assistant - Beauty Placement

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Business Management & Marketing Assistant - Beauty Placement

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 home appliances, cameras, TV, surveillance and many more.

You will be joining in a year in which the management & marketing teams will be integral. Panasonic is an official sponsor of both ‘Team GB’ and the ‘Olympic Games’ which will be held in the company’s home country of Japan.

Panasonic needs your help with the management and marketing processes within the following departments (Audio, and Imaging):

Beauty team deals with: Hair Care, Prestige Skincare, Male Grooming (linked with Home Appliances)

Primary responsibilities will include:

Beauty Product Management role involves:

1. Keeping track of sales and forecasts, updating weekly reports for companies such as Boots, Harrods and Amazon and gain an understanding of forecasts and market data.
2. Updating web content for online retailers, having a creative influence on the way our products are marketed online.
3. Support new product development and marketing campaigns
4. Assist in promotional activities and events.
5. Creating and designing instore product launches for our products such as Prestige Skincare in Harrods.
6. Liaising with suppliers on visual merchandising.
7. You will gain an insight into Business Planning and marketing plans for your year at Panasonic.
8. Liaise with Japan regarding products, stock and other marketing materials.
9. Liaison with market data supplier: GFK / Future Source / You Gov, etc

Experience, Knowledge and skills:

• Ms Office 365 Suite. Modern marketing knowledge – Social media, teams, video etc.

Personal attributes:

• We are looking for candidates who are open minded, self-motivated and creative to bring unique ideas to the Marketing team at Panasonic UK.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills giving you 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 kind of 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.
• Strong drive to succeed within the corporate environment, always looking for ways to facilitate the growth of Panasonic UK.
• Proactive in the workplace, using initiative to complete tasks without supervision.
• An interest in commercial marketing or consumer electronics will help you to succeed in each category (Audio, Imaging and Beauty/Home Appliances).
• Good knowledge in Excel and Microsoft Office to assist in administrative work.
• Management of responsibilities and ability to take full ownership of daily tasks with a flexible approach.
• Team player and ability to work in harmony with the rest of the group, having a friendly and approachable presence.

Working environment:

• Combination of office and home working

About Panasonic

Panasonic is a multinational, fast-moving electronics company with thousands of employees worldwide. Our main focus is improving the everyday lives of customers through our products. Founded 100 years ago in 1918, we are always moving forward to reflect society’s demands, so therefore need forward thinking individuals that will bring personality and positivity to the roles advertised. With many different departments within the company, Panasonic can offer you a variety of new opportunities to learn a diverse range of knowledge and skills. Our products range from our 4K TVs, Lumix Cameras, and Beauty care products, to the products in our expanding B2B organisation, including broadcast equipment, projectors, security cameras, and our signature Toughbook laptops and devices.

How to apply

To apply for this role please email your CV and cover letter to Industrial.placement@panasonic.co.uk, and include PANA 011B in the subject line.