Commercial Graduate

18 months Commercial Graduate Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading FMCG companies.

A role has become available in our UK commercial function for 3 x 6 months rotational roles across our Sales, eComm and Marketing teams.

This role will commence from September.

You will be working with our retailers and on our Iconic Brands such as Glade, Duck, Mr Muscle, Pledge and Raid, to meet commercial objectives in terms of sales, profit, and share. Key to this is working with several functions to optimise plans to grow profitably both in physical stores and in the rapidly developing ecommerce channel.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy professional winning team. As well as working in Sales, eComm and Marketing, you will have the exposure to working the other functions such as, demand planning, supply chain, customer fulfillment and category management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales

In this position you will have hands-on experience working within our sales team. You will have exposure to the following key areas; Business Analytics, Executing Promotional Strategy, Retailer NPD process and General Account Management. Supporting Promotional Strategy both internally and externally from forecasting to retailer promotional forms. Working closely with Marketing and Category Management to recommend new ranges to the retailer and submit the retailer forms in the New Line process. Gathering, interpreting, and sharing insights on promotional activity and NPD listed within the accounts. Collating and preparing data, presentations, materials needed for meetings with Buyers and Top-2-Top meetings. Working alongside customer marketing in the organisation and preparation of brand days.

eComm

Content Creation & syndication: ensure that all product content (text, imagery, and video) is optimized for eCommerce across existing and new product launches in time for launch. Once created, owning the successful syndication of all content to ensure a great Digital Shelf. Digital Activations: support the digital activation execution, including Social Media campaigns, working with external agencies, following on results, and recommending best practice. Ratings & Reviews: supporting on delivering our Ratings & Review strategy across all retailers as well as the reporting on successes & learnings. Finance: ensure accurate budget tracking across all eCommerce Conversion Media as well as support the Marketing team with creation and ownership of relevant Pos. Project Support: Assisting team cross functionally with project work as and when required.

Brand & Shopper Marketing

You will own our micro influencer program leading strategy, outreach and community management across several brands. Managing Market Share Reporting – you will receive raw market data which you will have to interpret and analyse. Working closely with agencies and brand managers to create branded content both for ecomm and in store. Developing competitive understanding through SWOT, action planning, research, and analysis. Lead shopper projects within the discounter channel from concept to completion ensuring you are in alignment with company objectives. Effectively manage the merchandising agenda and relationship with the field agency allocating budgets efficiently to meet field project requirements and deadlines. Learn to navigate SAP for PO management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate degree. We are looking for self-starter graduates who ideally will have done a placement in an FMCG business and who have strong analytical skills. It’s important that you have strong communication skills as you will be interacting with various departments within the business in the UK. We want you to be proactive in your thinking, taking real responsibility and ownership for your work by using your initiative to make decisions and be personally responsible for them.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive pay & benefits Flexible starting and finishing times + day working week Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance Free parking, Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV Charging Points, Cycle to work scheme. Free onsite Gym with free classes

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid, Glade, Kiwi, OFF, Windex, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

You need to be legally eligible to work in the country of application.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at .

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