Business Management and Marketing Assistant (Kitchen) – 13 month Student Industrial Placement

Role Overview

Panasonic is giving you the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation within Consumer electricals. Panasonic has grown to become one of the largest electronics companies in the world, producing market leading products in home appliances, cameras, TV, surveillance and many more.

You will be joining in a year in which the management and marketing teams will be integral. Panasonic needs your help with the management and marketing processes within several of our Consumer product departments

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.
• Updating web content for online retailers, help our products be marketed online.
• Supporting new product development and marketing campaigns.
• Assisting in promotional activities and events e.g., trade shows.
• Supporting Brand Comms and PR with sending samples to influencers, press and for events.
• Liaising with suppliers on visual merchandising.
• Gaining insight and assisting in Business Planning and marketing plans for your year at Panasonic.
• Liaising with the business unit in Japan regarding products, stock, and other marketing materials
• Managing Product Sample Stock – arranging deliveries & collection of stock between other EU countries and UK to maintain operating levels.
• Maintaining regular communication with different internal departments including Sales, Brand Communications, PR, Finance and Planning to share information on marketing activities.
• Bringing potential new ideas and insights into the team on both the market and products.

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 self-motivated to bring unique perspective to the Marketing team at Panasonic UK.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Problem-solving ability that will enable you to develop solutions for barriers or administrative issues that may arise.
• Hybrid working role which requires the ability to work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Good time-management and the ability to prioritise workload in an organised fashion.
• Strong drive to succeed within the corporate environment.
• Proactive in the workplace, using initiative to complete tasks without supervision.
• An interest in commercial marketing which includes consumer insights, market trends and data analysis.
• An interest in consumer electronics will help you to succeed in each category (Audio, Imaging and Beauty/Home Appliances).
• Independent management of responsibilities and ability to take full ownership of daily tasks
• Team player and ability to work in harmony with the rest of the group.

What would give you the edge….

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite to assist in administrative work. However, advanced training will be provided.
• Modern marketing knowledge – social media, teams, video…

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: May occasionally be asked to attend off-site meetings.

+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.

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