Marketing Management Trainee

Management Trainee Marketing

TORQCOMMODITIES · London, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-14

Salary: GBP 29,000–32,000

Workplace: on_site

Description

About Torq

Torq is a dynamic and innovative organisation committed to excellence in our industry. We believe in nurturing talent, fostering creativity and building brands that make a meaningful impact.

Our Marketing & Communications team helps shape our corporate identity and supports strategic brand initiatives across our consumer and business markets.

We are looking for curious, creative and commercially minded individuals who are interested in developing their careers in marketing and communications. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience, contribute to campaigns and develop professional skills through structured learning and collaboration.

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant academic, project, internship or professional experience, including those entering the marketing and communications profession or transitioning from related fields.

Role Overview

As a Marketing Management Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience across Torq's consumer and business divisions. You will support our consumer snack brand, including direct-to-consumer (D2C) activities, and our business-to-business (B2B) operations through marketing, communications, client engagement, partnership development and commercial initiatives.

Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to campaigns, research, content development and project delivery while developing your understanding of brand strategy and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand Strategy & Planning

• Assist in developing brand communication strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and consumer insight studies.
• Support brand positioning and messaging across relevant channels.
• Track brand performance metrics and prepare reports.

2. Campaign Development & Execution

• Contribute to campaign ideation, concept development and execution across relevant channels.
• Develop content for brand campaigns, social media and marketing materials.
• Coordinate with design teams, agencies and vendors to support campaign delivery.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide optimisation recommendations .

3. Public Relations & Communications

• Support public relations activities, including media engagement, press release preparation and event coordination.
• Assist with coordination involving PR agencies and media partners.
• Contribute to communications planning and reputation management activities under appropriate guidance.
• Support internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.

4. Digital & Social Media

• Support social media strategy, content planning and community management.
• Create content for relevant digital platforms, including LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat.
• Monitor social media trends and suggest appropriate engagement opportunities.
• Analyse digital performance metrics and contribute to recommendations for improvement.

5. Stakeholder Management & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product and HR, on integrated campaigns.
• Interface with external partners, agencies and vendors.
• Prepare campaign updates and contribute to presentations for colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Organise competing priorities, maintain project timelines and communicate progress proactively.

Responsibilities will be appropriate to the role's level of experience, with guidance, training and support provided as required.

Equal Opportunities & Recruitment Accessibility

Torq is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Applications will be assessed against relevant, objective and consistently applied criteria.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected under applicable law.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process are encouraged to let us know so that appropriate arrangements can be considered.

Selection decisions will be based on the skills, experience and capabilities relevant to the position. We will handle applicant information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and provide appropriate information about how recruitment data is used.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Essential

• A Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, International Business or a related field.
• Relevant internships, work experience in marketing, communications, advertising, PR agencies, social media or related fields.

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements of the role.

Core Competencies

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication with strong storytelling ability
• Languages: English + French / German / Vietnamese
• Creativity: Innovative thinking and ability to generate fresh ideas for campaigns
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect brand strategy with business objectives
• Digital Savvy: Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and analytics tools
• Analytical Mindset: Data-driven approach to decision-making with proficiency in MS Excel/PowerPoint
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Curiosity & Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with ability to work across functions
• Ownership Mentality: Takes initiative and responsibility for deliverables
• Attention to Detail: High standards for quality and accuracy in all work
• Commercial awareness and analytical mindset.
• Collaborative, proactive and eager to learn.
• Resilience: Ability to handle feedback constructively and thrive under pressure

Nice to Have (Bonus Points!)

• Resilience: Ability to handle feedback constructively and thrive under pressure
• Experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite basics)
• Knowledge of SEO, content marketing, or marketing automation tools
• Portfolio of academic projects, internship work, or personal brand initiatives
• Participation in case study competitions, marketing conclaves, or brand festivals
• Blog writing, content creation, or social media management experience

Benefits

What We Offer

Salary: £29,000–£32,000 gross per annum, depending on relevant skills and experience.

Learning & Development: A structured six-month onboarding and development programme, including mentorship from senior colleagues.

Career Development: Opportunities to build skills and progress into more senior roles, subject to performance, business needs and available opportunities.

Professional Development: Access to relevant certifications, workshops and industry events, subject to programme availability and applicable approval arrangements.

Health & Wellbeing: Access to the health insurance and wellbeing benefits provided under the applicable company schemes, subject to eligibility and scheme terms.

Collaborative Culture: The opportunity to work with colleagues across marketing, communications and commercial functions in a supportive working environment.

Apply

Apply at TORQCOMMODITIES

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