Our Client is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top quality food products for the national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets.

We are seeking to recruit a Customer Marketing Executive based in South Wales responsible for supporting the delivery of customer insights to some of our lead retailer accounts in the UK. 

Reporting into the site Consumer & Market Insights Manger, this role will play an integral part in helping to identify opportunities and develop strategies for future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and successful business, whilst gaining unrivalled hands-on experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where career potential is virtually unlimited.

The Role:

• Working with some of the UK’s biggest Grocery retailers to identify & develop opportunities for growth through the following activities: ranging, merchandising, price, promotion, NPD and marketing activities.
• Supporting the delivery of category insights and making recommendations for category strategies, which deliver solutions & growth for our customers.
• Analysing and interpreting sales and market data to identify and understand consumer shopping behaviour and trends.
• Continually monitoring industry sources to gather consumer insights.
• Working closely with all departments to understand business priorities and develop and implement campaigns to support growth.
• Sharing category knowledge, guidance and support to the NPD, technical and commercial teams.
• Researching competitors to benchmark and identify best practice through weekly store visits & market research, tracking retail price movements; promotional activity; and new product launches across the trade.
• Building effective working relationships internally & externally to maximise existing and new business opportunities.

The Ideal Person:

• Ideally, 2 to 5 years’ experience in a commercial / market insight / analytical role working within a manufacturing environment supplying a top retail customer.
• Experience using data provider software such as Kantar, AC Nielsen, and retailer specific EPOS data providers.
• Ability to organise time and prioritise tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Experience of presenting to and working with key UK retail customers.
• Good problem-solving abilities to deliver solutions.
• Strong team working ethic.
• The role requires travel and visits to the customer, various stores, and Business sites, so a full clean Driving License is essential.

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Pension Scheme
• Professional development + growth opportunities
• Equal Opportunities Employer

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch or apply with your details today.