Marketing Assistant (Clé de Peau Beauté) - Intern

Marketing Intern - Clé de Peau Beauté

MISSION

An exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team on a 18-month Internship.

You will use commercial and creative talent to help the development of the skincare and makeup brands and implement the marketing strategy and product launch calendar within the retail distribution.

ORGANISATION

Reports to: Assistant Brand Manager Clé de Peau Beauté

Job Location: London

Contract type: 18 months

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Trade Marketing

• Work closely with Managers to execute brand marketing plans in the UK
• Coordinate the design and delivery of all marketing materials to support product launches, events, beauty rooms, and customer activities: posters, leaflets, handout cards, direct mailers
• Support Managers to coordinate GWPs: kit builds, label production, and POS materials
• Copywriting for brand collateral, retailers’ websites, and digital platforms
• Brief and manage CRM activities and Clienteling Tool with retail partners
• Collaborate with Sales teams to support retailers’ marketing plans and counter activations
• Ensure alignment with all other functions for multichannel activity execution
• Provide marketing support for brand partnership activations and events

Activity Management and Administration

• Liaise with Shiseido EMEA to request timely delivery of assets and information
• Negotiate quotes for asset creation and printing of marketing materials
• Manage stock levels of marketing-use products
• Coordinate with Operations and courier services for product send-outs
• Work with Finance team to process payment of invoices
• Monitor and analyse competitor activity and market trends monthly
• Support Managers with ad hoc projects

PROFILE

• Strong interest in the luxury beauty industry
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task
• Proactive and hands-on approach
• Creative mindset, with Photoshop or design tool skills preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Clear and confident communication skills

THE BENEFITS YOU’LL LOVE

• You time: Enjoy 26 days off, plus bank holidays, and a special day off for your birthday!
• Pension Power: We match up to 8% to help you save for the future.
• Health at Your Fingertips: Access to a Digital GP whenever you need it.
• Beauty Bonanza: Generous product allocation and discounts to keep you glowing.
• Secure Your Future: Life Assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Feel Good: Dive into our wellbeing programs and visit the in-office Wellness Room
• Growth Journey: Regular development check-ins to keep you on track.
• Skill Up: Excel training to boost your knowledge and regular L&D sessions.
• Social Scene: Join in on company socials for fun and networking.
• Exclusive Access: Retail Trust, Tastecard, and local discounts at your fingertips.
• Snack Attack: Unlimited coffee, tea, milk options, and snacks to fuel your day.
• Family First: Enhanced parental allowance to support your growing family.
• Balanced Life: Enjoy a 35-hour work week, Hybrid and Flexible working and a protected lunch break
• Salary: £25,000

ABOUT SHISEIDO GROUP

Our mission : Beauty Innovations for a Better World

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Founded in 1872 in Japan, Shiseido Group is within the Top 5 leading cosmetics companies in the world and aims to inspire a life of beauty and culture. Operating in 120 countries with 42,000 employees and 70 nationalities, Shiseido offers a unique selection of Skincare, Makeup and Fragrance brands with a projected turnover over £7.0bn in 2022. Celebrating 150 years of heritage in 2022, Shiseido constantly creates high-quality, safe and innovative cosmetics and develop brands deeply loved by people from all over the world, in line with our mission: Beauty Innovations for a Better World.  Did you know that Shiseido is the most awarded company in terms of innovation with a record 31 FSCC Awards?

Shiseido UK & Ireland plays a central role in the EMEA region and is biggest affiliate, leading the Digital acceleration agenda thanks to a team of local experts, but is also constantly reinventing its Retail footprint in the world Nr4 biggest beauty market.

To deliver our strong Growth & Profitability ambitions, we will follow 4 strategic streams

1.              Leverage our unique portfolio of premium Beauty brands across all 3 categories

2.             Stay agile and capture new retail opportunities

3.             Customer-driven decisions

4.             Create a great place to work in Beauty

ABOUT CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ

Clé de Peau Beauté, the premier luxury skincare and makeup brand from Shiseido Cosmetics, was founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Forever guided by exquisite aesthetics and intelligence, Clé de Peau Beauté has instilled its products with modernity, enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance so remarkable, it emanates from within.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

OUR PRINCIPLES serve as the working principles that every Shiseido employee must follow. These eight working principles – known as "TRUST 8" – are based on the idea that mutual trust is the key to succeeding in OUR MISSION.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success.  

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion and are proud to promote a culture which supports and appreciates people from all backgrounds. We are always open to flexible working, part time arrangements and any adjustments which you might need to get the best experience whilst at work.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring that our hiring practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to be recognised as a  disability confident employer and have a number of internal employee forums which promote advocacy for our teams. If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to support you.

Once you have applied for the role, our in house recruitment team will screen your CV. We will do our best to get back to all candidates who apply, however in some cases it may not be possible due to the high volume of applications. If you have not heard back from us within 30 days of your application, unfortunately this may be you have not been successful on this occasion.

If your CV is shortlisted, then you will be contacted by our recruitment team. They will arrange a pre-screening call, to explore your motivation, suitability and role expectations. After the pre-screen, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Successful applicants will be invited to at least 1 interview. Preferably, we would like to meet you in person and give you the opportunity to test your commute as well as see your potential place of work! In some cases, we may invite you to an assessment centre or to present your ideas in the form of a business presentation.

Please note: If you do not have the right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship for this role then you must ensure you meet UKVI requirements for the position which may include having a degree level qualification. Please reach out if you need further information on this and whether we offer sponsorship.

KEEN TO KNOW MORE?

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