Marketing Assistant (NARS) - Intern

Date: 12 Mar 2025

Location: London

Company: Shiseido

Marketing Assistant (NARS) - Intern

MISSION

The Shiseido Group has an opportunity for a Marketing Intern to join the NARS team. As Marketing Intern, you will use your commercial and creative talent to enforce the development of the brands through the efficient implementation of the marketing strategy.

ORGANISATION

Reports to: Brand Manager NARS
Job Location: London
Contract type: 12 month FTC (Starting July 7th 2025)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Trade Marketing

Work closely with Brand Manager to execute the brands’ marketing plans in the UK across key retailers
Co-ordinating the design and delivery of all marketing material to support product launches, events, beauty rooms and customer activity: posters, leaflets, handout cards, direct mailers
Working with Brand Manager to coordinate GWP offerings: asset requests, kit builds, label production and POS
Work with the Commercial teams to support the retailers’ trade plans by organising & sending samples drops to stores
Work closely with Artistry and Events Team to provide marketing support

Brand Marketing

Work closely with Brand Manager & Marketing Coordinator
- to execute the brands’ 360 marketing plans in the UK
- to ensure individual brand launch calendars and launch master plans are updated
- to coordinate the internal orders
- on the post campaign and key gifting periods analysis for UK and EMEA reporting
- to co-ordinate the timely delivery of media assets to relevant sources to meet campaign launch timelines
- to co-ordinate the design and delivery of all marketing material to support product launches and customer activity, i.e. posters, hand out cards etc
Work closely with all other marketing functions to ensure all activities are aligned and multichannel
Support Brand Manager on ad hoc projects that will support the brand and commercial objectives

Administration

Working with external suppliers to print marketing collateral in time for key launches and activations
Managing stock-level of products for marketing use
Co-ordinating with the Operations and courier company to send-out products
Managing Purchase Orders and liaise with Finance team to process payment of invoices
Analysing competitors and market trends, pulling research into one report that is sent to all teams every month
Supporting Senior Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Marketing Coordinator and General Manager with ad hoc projects

PROFILE

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential
A strong interest in the beauty industry
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
Hands on approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Creative
Great attention to detail
Excellent time-management skills
Excellent communication skills
Alignment with the group’s « Trust8 » working principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success

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
Family First: Enhanced parental allowance to support your growing family
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 the opportunity to work with an inhouse coach
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
Balanced Life: Enjoy a 35-hour work week, Flexible Friday finish, Hybrid and Flexible working and a protected lunch break
Salary: £25,000

ABOUT SHISEIDO GROUP

Our mission : Beauty Innovations for a Better World

Click here to learn more about our brands

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

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.

Click here to learn more about Our Principles and The Shiseido Philosophy