Local Marketer

Local Marketer - Student Intern - Opella
Location:
Opella, Reading, UK

Grade:
Intern

Hybrid Role - 3 days P/W in Office

About Us
Opella is the self-care challenger with one of the purest and largest portfolios in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission:
To bring health into people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.

At The Core Of This Mission Are

• 100+ loved brands
• 11,000-strong global team
• 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites
• 4 specialized science and innovation development centers

Headquartered in France, Opella proudly makes many of the world's most loved brands, including
Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale, and Mucosolvan
.

Certified B Corp in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more at

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About The Opportunity
The role of
Brand Activation Intern for the Laxatives category
is part of the Western Europe Zone, focusing on the well-known and beloved brand
Dulcolax
in the UK.

We offer a
fixed-term contract for one year
, with the position based in
Reading, Berkshire
.

We are looking for
consumer-oriented, performance-driven, communicative, and analytical candidates
who are passionate about consumer healthcare. This is an opportunity to contribute to short- and mid-term executional excellence, helping Opella become the leading Fast-Moving Consumer Healthcare company in and for the world.

You will work in a
dynamic and international team
, closely collaborating with the UK Brand Manager and the Western Europe Zone team, as well as colleagues from key local functions:
Sales, Media, Shopper, Performance, Innovation, Medical, Regulatory, and Supply
.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Developing & Implementing Consumer Campaigns
• Assist in the development of creative assets (TV, Digital, etc.) and promotional materials (project management: timelines, briefing, feedback rounds)
• Support external events and activations
• Manage approval processes for promotional materials in local and Health Authority systems
• Tracking & Analysis
• Monitor and analyze market and competition trends
• Track and analyze media plans and promotional actions
• Support operational tasks and reporting
• Participation in Sales Meetings
• Prepare key messages, create presentations, and present during meetings
• Build Transversal and External Relationships
• Develop strong working relationships with local stakeholders and agencies, ensuring clarity in communication and understanding of market needs

Essential Requirements

• Education: Must be in full time education through 2026 at BSc or MSc - Ideally Business/Marketing - This is a student intern position
• Languages: Fluent in English
• Professional Experience: Good level of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint essential) Previous internship experience in FMCG / OTC is a plus
• Competencies & Skills: Proactivity and excellence in delivery Results orientation and problem-solving Analytical thinking Project management skills Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities Strong communication skills

What Opella Can Offer You
Be a key member in implementing our brand strategy in the UK, working with a brilliant team in a leading consumer health company.

Why Us?
At Opella, you will enjoy challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people thrive.

We Are Challengers.
We Make Self-care Simple, Starting With Our Culture

• All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
• Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
• Outcome-Obsessed: We drive sustainable impact and results with integrity.
• Radically Simple: We make things simple for us and for consumers.

Join us on our mission:
Health. In your hands.