Nectar Imports are a part of Asahi UK and are the South’s leading drinks distributor. From well known brand names to the utterly quirky, whether you want the very latest in craft beers, or the trendiest gin in town we stock it all. Backed up by the best industry service standards you'll find, Nectar really are a refreshingly different drinks supplier. For more information please visit, https://www.nectar.net/get-to-know-us

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end to end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland.

We are looking for a Marketing Executive to join our Nectar Marketing team. 

This B2B role will assist in the planning and execution of all the marketing activities of the company, communicating the exciting portfolio of products and exceptional levels of customer service to the drinks trade.

Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for working to create new and exciting strategies and ideas to promote Nectar internally and externally. As well as ensuring all marketing activities are effective and delivered to plan in a timely manner within budget, these strategies will contribute to sales growth and retention.

Key accountabilities

Campaign Delivery

• Working with the Marketing Manager take responsibility for creating marketing and design strategies for specific campaigns and keeping up to date with the annual marketing plan. This may include brochures, web site and digital products, roadshows, stationery, presentations, PR and internal communications.
• Responsible for the diarised planning and scheduling of the campaigns throughout the year and ensuring the marketing plan is up to date and all work delivered on time.

Print

• Take responsibility for the creation of the following print materials for campaigns; brochures, leaflets, banners, business stationery and ads, and the collation of all data and imagery needed for print purposes. To identify advertising opportunities during production process.
• Co-ordinate the manufacture of marketing materials with external bodies –suppliers, agency, print and distribution and deliver budget requirements.

Website / Digital Communications

• Responsible for ensuring that the web schedule is delivered on time and that all budgets are met.
• Includes website maintenance and in the delivery of engaging content.
• Managing digital communications and social media by implementing content schedules and reviewing results.

Administration, Process and Systems

• Invoicing and recording all supplier activities.
• On-going management of photo, assets and video library.

Communication

• To be customer focused in all marketing activities internally and externally.
• To adhere to the brand, its values and follow all guidelines when executing communications.
• Responsible for the organisation and delivery of trade shows, working closely with the sales team, across the south of England.

Experience & key attributes of the successful person

• Knowledge of the creative process from the initial brief to the final delivery.
• Ability to write accurate, imaginative copy and communicate across all mediums with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of web content management systems and email software.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, ability to write content, evaluate, and their ongoing management.
• Ability to assess data analytically and accurately integrate into future marketing activity.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• A collaborative creative thinker that can work as part of a team.
• Confidently administer and manage multiple projects with good prioritisation skills working to deadlines.
• Excellent, flexible design skills that reflect and support the existing brand look and feel.
• Interest in developing technologies which further the brand interests, aid communication and deliver other positive benefits.
• Marketing degree or CIM qualified
• Happy to travel and work off site
• Outgoing confident manner able to communicate with customers and senior staff

Technical skills

• Office Suite including Excel
• Social Media platforms e.g. Hootsuite
• Email software e.g. Campaign Monitor
• Adobe In design preferred
• CMS experience
• Data handling and cleansing

On offer is a competitive basic salary plus generous benefits package.

• Annual bonus
• Industry leading pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday
• Staff discount

Please no agencies.

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