About the CompanyWe are one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh or fresh-cut fruit and packaged food under the DEL MONTE brand a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness, and reliability for over 135 years. Our mission is to provide daily the highest quality wholesome and nutritious products essential to a healthy lifestyle for every family.About the RoleReporting to the Regional Sr Marketing Director functionally and being part day to day of our UK team in our facilitis in Staines or Wisbech (Cambridgeshire), the UK Marketing Officer is in charge of generating and managing all marketing projects related to the Del Monte brand for the Fresh prepared fruits, fresh fruit & long shelf life foods & beverages category in UK and Ireland.ResponsibilitiesSupport the NPD & product & brand management for the categoriesCreate and drive an in-store visibility strategy for the brand in all categoriesCoordinate with packaging, supply, factories key brand projects aligned with the plan and business objectivesOrganize and supervise key local consumer activities like promotions, sponsorship (like for ex the Lawn Tennis Association sponsorship and relevant brand ambassadors)Coordinate communications/advertising & social media activities with our creative and media partnersHandle marketing innovation projects (e-commerce etc)Make reporting of insights from the market and consumer data (including retail panel and category management data analysis)Support sales requirement for local markets customers (trade presentation)Be responsible of the local marketing budgetBe a key member in the regional and global marketing community of Fresh Del MonteQualificationsFluent in English (written and spoken) or English as mother tongueDegree in Marketing or Business Management with Marketing/Sales specializationMinimum 3 years of professional experience in Sales/Trade Marketing or MarketingExperience in the food industry is mandatory and ideally in an international FMCG companyExperience interacting with UK retail environment is also mandatoryExperience in driving marketing programs and NPD project management with track record of successExperience in advertising campaign development and roll out, 360° approachRequired SkillsAbility to operate under solid pressure and meet tight deadlinesBuild excellent working relationship to attain goalsWork collaboratively and efficaciously as a team memberBe self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creativeEffectively communicate and make best use of interpersonal skills #J-18808-Ljbffr