DENSO is one of the largest technology suppliers in the global automotive industry.  Our products and systems are an important part of nearly every major vehicle manufactured around the world.  DENSO is at the forefront of advanced technology and is in a unique position to shape the future of mobility.  We see this not just as an opportunity to create technologies that enable motion, but as a responsibility to influence the direction of that movement towards safety, sustainability and a greater need for inspiration. With more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates across 5 continents, DENSO is powered by a global workforce of about 170,000 individuals, whose expertise in research and development, engineering, manufacturing, sales and operations, enable us to continuously develop core technologies designed to respond to the industry and society's evolving needs by pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

DENSO Automotive UK Ltd is based in the heart of the UK automotive industry and provides development engineering and account management for a number of car makers.

Find more information at https://www.denso.com/uk/en/

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our team, for a fixed-term contract lasting up to 12 months.

Main Purpose of the Job

• You will play a pivotal role in supporting the UK Aftermarket Sales Team in delivering impactful communications on DENSO Aftermarket products and services.

• As part of a small but busy marketing team, you will be responsible for campaign planning and evaluation, press liaison, social and digital media  management as well as ensuring the full potential of DENSO Aftermarket activities are promoted to a wide range of audiences.

• Support with management of all Marketing, Communication and promotional activities for the UK Aftermarket operation. Ensure support to MarCom Manager and Regional Manager Sales in order to improve the visibility of AM products at the Clients providing all the communications tools and collaterals.

• Support with Pan European projects.

Main Tasks of the Job

• Support with execution of an annual UK marketing and communication plan.

• Support and execution of effective national and local campaigns and incentive programmes for profitable sales & product development.

• Administrating and controlling the Annual department budget and purchase order system.

• Support with building DENSO brand awareness through extensive national customer and local PR activity.

• Organise and support the UK & Ireland trade and customer events from creation, build and implementation.

• Maintain, control and distribute all marketing and CRM databases.

• Manage and effectively communicate European projects and tasks as required.

• Interface professionally and effectively with the Sales, Marketing and Product management teams in the UK and European organisation.

• Manage and effectively maintain UK catalogue, Merchandise and P.O.S. material requirements.

• Maintain regular and professional communication with all relevant UK & Ireland agencies and Publications maximising DENSO penetration of all targeted publications.

• Define and construct briefing documents for agencies.

• Proof-read designs and editorial. Ensure conformance to brand guidelines.

Degree qualified or equivalent.

What we offer you:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive Flexible benefits package, 
including generous holiday & pension schemes
Continuous development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Discretionary annual bonus
All equipment necessary to do your job

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