Job Description
# LifeStyles is currently looking for new talents #
Hi, We are # hiring! – Junior Marketing Manager UK & MEA
We are looking for candidates with experience of 2-3 years in FMCG or pharma.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and work for a company that is revolutionizing the world of health & wellness?
We're looking for a talented Junior Marketing Manager UK & MEA to translate the strategic direction for SKYN and LifeStyles’ brands to a successful marketing mix across UK & MEA (English and French speaking countries) and drive brands development in both offline and online:
- Media & social media strategy, planning & execution.
- Consumer experience & trade activations - on digital and offline shelf.
- In-store visibility.
- E-comm & digital brand presence.
- Market data analysis and report performance.
- Innovation Roll-out including Pricing & Packaging
Job Description:
Position Title: Junior Marketing Manager UK & MEA
Position Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager - France & Western Europe
Region: EMEA
Location: London, UK
Start Date: Immediate
What you will do (not limited to):
- Manage SKYN® and Lifestyle’s brands in UK & MEA, leading to strong market share growth.
- Contribute to the brands’ strategic plan from product launch planning and ensure that all aspects of the marketing mix and activities are implemented.
- Develop high quality and effective marketing materials that align correctly with the Lifestyles brands strategy.
- Source and work with suppliers and agencies that will assist in executing the SKYN® brand plans.
- Coordinate and implement media & social media communication and consumer activation plans, while ensuring marketing budgets are met.
- Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns and assessing ROI and KPIs.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, research, and competitors’ activities.
- Manage all aspects of trade marketing to meet the needs of the sales team and retailers.
- Manage A&P with the support of the Senior Marketing Manager (reconciliation and monthly balancing, planning of investments)
- Support content for retailer strategy meetings and internal business reviews.
Our ideal candidate:
- Able to communicate effectively in writing as well as verbally in English and French with various internal and external stakeholders and partners.
- Creative thinkers, with the ability to think outside the box, are encouraged.
- A storyteller able to create compelling stories about the products.
- Able to manage projects independently by following internal processes and reporting guidelines.
- Able to analyze and interpret financials, performance, and ROI.
- Able to develop and maintain marketing and advertising budgets.
- Proactive problem-solver, hands-on-person who can make things happen.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, and a multicultural awareness/ international mind-set.
- Results focused.
- Flexible and easily adapting to change, able to get well organized while managing multiple projects.
Job Experience:
- Must have previous experience working as a Brand Manager within the UK FMCG sector.
- Experience with IRI database would be preferable.
- Experience in working with grocery & pharmacy channels.
- Exposure to the full marketing mix (including digital) is essential incl. briefing agencies.
Education and knowledge:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing or business-related studies
- Professional fluency in English and French required (written and spoken) as you will need to be able to work in both English and French on the African market.
- Knowledge of the African market in addition to the UK would be a plus.
Additional Requirements (travel, etc.)
- Ability to travel up to an estimated 5-10%.
About the Company
LifeStyles has a history dating back to 1905 when Eric Ansell first started making condoms in Richmond Australia.
Today LifeStyles is a Global leader in the sexual wellness sector, comprising a broad range of condoms, personal lubricants, and other related products and other products in over 60 countries.
The LifeStyles family of brands includes the leading global non-latex condom brand, SKYN®, along with local brands such as LifeStyles®, Manix®, Unimil®, and Blowtex® and Control®.
Outside of branded products, the Company also supports universities, NGOs, and other organizations as part of a broader effort to promote sexual health and prevent the spread of STDs and STIs. LifeStyles owns and operates manufacturing facilities in both Thailand and India, and it employs over 1,600 teammates globally.
LifeStyles Healthcare was created on September 1, 2017, when the consortium of Humanwell Healthcare & CITIC Capital private equity purchased the Sexual Wellness division from Ansell.
As of December 1, 2022, Lifestyles is owned by Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the healthcare industry.
This is an exciting time to join us. We combine century-long history with the opportunity of a new beginning as a stand-alone company - this means a new way of thinking, the opportunity to explore new horizons and the chance to make a mark in an exciting, fresh business.
We are empowered professionals, and we are committed to creating a team of the world’s “best of the best.” Our business foundation is strong, among our values are Integrity and Respect, our people are highly engaged, and we are excited about a new phase in the company history. We have a focus on safety and teamwork - and we want you to join us!
Discover more about us at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifestyles-healthcare/.
Curious to know what does every day look like at LifeStyles?
Find out by looking at employee testimonials: https://lifestylesglobal.com/careers
Due to high number of applications, we would like to inform you that only selected candidates will be contacted.