Job Description
Job Description Summary of the role: Pro-actively develops business with FIRST partners to create and implement measurable and engaging communications strategies in line with MARCOM Strategy & group vision. Strong ties to Trade in writing for customer- (Green, Instant, Roasted) facing content. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Content creation, proofreading, and editing. This will consist of web copy, information sheets, general marketing/brand collateral and assistance with other short and long form content; Marketing & newsletter campaign strategy development and execution; Tracking and maintaining coffee information profile sheets, including getting information from suppliers, maintaining our information database, and managing the upload and maintenance of information online; Research into topics of interest in the coffee world and writing of articles for publication in for internal and external consumption, including industry magazines – print and digital; Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate trends, brand awareness, and competition ventures; Supporting the design and development of events targeted at building and strengthening the companies’ stakeholder base; Light graphic design work required to tailor communication materials according to brand standards; Other related or administrative duties as assigned by manager. Qualifications and Membership : Knowledge of Marketing & Communications, Coffee, International Trading, or a related industry (food, wine, etc.) Experience: Min 2 years of experience in marketing, media & communication, journalism, English literature, translation or any related field. Initial experience in managing marketing and communications projects. Experience in writing about sustainability topics preferred. Technical skills and IT Competences: Essential: Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook; Strong writing ability – short and long-form; Excellent analytical, organization & coordination skills; Excellent communication and networking skills; Ability to prioritize and conduct various tasks simultaneously; Proactive attitude in face of a problem; Array