RemoteHome-based, ideally in Madrid; travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily within Spain, with occasional trips to Portugal, Italy, and EU meetings.
Growth & MarketingBrand & Creative Marketing
About the job
Requirements
A first experience, in addition to an internship, in FMCG, commercial work, trade marketing, or category management, ideally in the food and beverage industry.
A project management and execution analytical mindset.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A good command of the Microsoft Office package.
Fluency in English is required.
A valid Category B driving license is essential.
Responsibilities
Participate in developing brand marketing campaigns and social media activities in collaboration with other departments.
Assist in preparing, implementing, and monitoring trade marketing activities for the retail sector alongside the Trade Marketing Manager and Food Chain Manager, including supporting campaign coordination, collecting and analysing results, preparing reports, and liaising with marketing and purchasing departments of supermarket chains, mainly in relation to the Bimi brand.
Manage registered trademark licensees, including packaging, labelling, branded boxes, sampling, brand business strategy, trade marketing activities, sponsorships, product development, new products, and onboarding new licensees.
Participate in designing and executing initiatives to generate demand for products marketed under the registered trademark umbrella, presenting them to regional and national supermarket chains, intermediaries, and wholesale-market retailers.
Desired Qualifications
Another language is a strong plus.
You have experience in Branding and Trade Marketing and enjoy working with retailers and the foodservice sector?
You’re looking for a role with a European scope within a young, dynamic, and global team?
Join us and be part of our exciting journey!
What will you do?
Participation in the development of Brand Marketing campaigns and Social Media activities in collaboration with other departments.
Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Trade Marketing activities for the retail sector, working alongside the Trade Marketing Manager and Food Chain Manager. This includes supporting campaign coordination, collecting and analysing results, preparing reports, and liaising with Marketing and Purchasing departments of supermarket chains, mainly in relation to the Bimi® brand.
Management of registered trademark licensees, including Packaging, Labelling, Branded Boxes, Sampling, Brand Business Strategy, Trade Marketing activities, Sponsorships, Product Development, New Products, and onboarding of new Licensees. Most licensees are based in the Murcia region, requiring occasional travel during the campaign period.
Participation in the design and execution of various initiatives aimed at generating demand for products marketed under the registered trademark umbrella, presenting them to regional and national supermarket chains, as well as intermediaries and retailers in wholesale markets such as Mercamadrid and Mercabarna.
Where will you work ?
You will be based in Spain, ideally in Madrid, working from home. Your manager, Alberto, is based in Valencia (Spain)
Availability to travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily within Spain, with occasional trips to Portugal, Italy, and internal EU meetings. The position is home-based, and the company provides all necessary work equipment.
Do you fit this profile?
A first experience (additionally to internship) in FMCG, in commercial, in trade marketing, category management ideally in food and beverage industry.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A good command of the Ms Office package.
Fluency English is required; another language is a strong plus.
A valid driving license (B category) is essential.
Do you want to know more about the company?
You will be part of Sakata Vegetables EMEA team, which is part of the SAKATA Group. What makes SAKATA different is that while being a key international player in the seed business, the company has retained a family spirit.
It is a people-oriented company where it is easy to communicate at all levels. As a result of its Japanese origins, it is a stable company with an emphasis on long-term culture.
What are the next steps?
1. First contact with Ignacio Ortega (HR Business Partner) 2. Interview with Ignacio and Alberto Alapont (Food Chain Manager) 3. Final interview with Amelie (Food Chain Lead) and Dave (EMEA Brand Director)