Business Management and Marketing Assistant (Personal Care) - 13 month Student Industrial Placement

Role Overview

Panasonic has evolved into one of the world's major electronics corporations that produces market leading products in Kitchen, Cameras, TV & Entertainment, Personal Care and many more.

Recognising the importance of investing in self-care, Panasonic is dedicated to innovating superior beauty tools that harness leading edge Japanese Technologies to groom beards, style curls, clean teeth and shape smiled across the world.

We are offering you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of the Personal Care/Beauty category.

How you will become part of the bigger picture....
As part of our team you will provide support in tasks including:

• Keeping track of sales and forecasts, updating weekly reports for major customers and gain an understanding of forecasts and market data.
• Collaborate with Brand Comms and creative agencies to design captivating in-store and event product displays that elevate brand presence.
• Manage Product Sample Stock by coordinating global deliveries and collections whilst supporting Brand Comms and PR by dispatching samples to influencers, press, and events.
• Complete New Line forms for retailers and create carousels with compelling copy, while updating web content to creatively shape how our products are marketed online.
• Raise Manual Purchase Orders and adjust prices for promotions when needed to support both the Accounts Manager and Line Manager.
• Assist in various promotional activities and Trade/PR events, with the potential to attend photoshoots and manage set lists.
• Source promotional content to resize and edit using Photoshop.
• Proofread and approve packaging and marketing materials for English speaking countries.
• Potential to lead your own projects and focus on areas of the business that are of particular interest to you personally.
• Bring potential new ideas and insights into the team, on both the market and product.
• Gain an insight into Business Planning and marketing plans. Through regular Business Plan and Purchase, Sales, and Inventory central team meetings.
• Coordinate and lead the recruitment process for the next placement student, including creating job descriptions, reviewing applications, and assisting in interviews to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the role.
• Regular communication with different internal departments including Sales, Brand Communications, Personal Relations, Logistics and Finance & Planning and Insight Management to share information on marketing activities.

What you will bring to the picture....

• Must be a university student with an industrial placement year, where this experience would be beneficial to your course.
• We are looking for candidates who are open minded, self-motivated, and creative, to bring unique ideas to the Personal Care Marketing team at Panasonic UK.
• Demonstrate proactivity in the workplace by utilizing strong self-initiative to complete tasks independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Management of responsibilities and ability to take full ownership of daily tasks with a flexible approach.
• Good time-management and the ability to prioritise workload in an organised fashion.
• Problem-solving ability that will enable you to develop innovative solutions for any kind of barriers or administrative issues that arise.
• An interest in commercial marketing or consumer electronics will help you succeed in the Personal Care Category
• Team player and ability to work in harmony with the rest of the group, having a friendly and approachable presence.

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 e.g. Excel, Teams, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Experience using key social media platforms
• Knowledge of Photoshop
• Modern marketing knowledge 

What does our big picture look like?
Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding over a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place, one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time.

We believe in strong collaboration and team spirit to develop Panasonic’s competitive edge even further. Panasonic is an energetic, creative and proactive organisation consistently aiming to exceed its customers’ expectations. In an ever-changing world, we continue our efforts to align with our Seven Principles to make life simpler, safer, healthier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. ‘Live Your Best’.

Inclusion and Equality
In keeping with our principle of Fairness and Honesty, Panasonic’s ambition is to continue to become a more inclusive company, which attracts the best applicants who will be considered for employment regardless of difference and demonstrates our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

What we offer...
Salary range: £24,600 per annum
Annual Bonus
Annual Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contract Type: Fixed Term 13 month contract
Hours: 37.5 Full-time
Location: Bracknell
Hybrid working – with the expectation to work from the office a minimum of 2 / 3 days a week
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required

Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Life assurance 4x salary
Income Protection
Private Medical Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Other voluntary benefits such as dental insurance, health cashback plan, critical illness
Staff discount on Panasonic products
2 paid Volunteer days
Training
Wellbeing Programme
Free on-site parking
Discounted restaurant food

We offer workplace adjustments for those who may require these.