Marketing Assistant

Oriental Merchant

Oriental Merchant is a leading wholesaler and distributor of authentic Asian Groceries globally. We have strong presence in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom and Holland, and our footprints continue to grow. Together with our strategic partners and suppliers, we aim to putting our brands in every consumer’s hand as well as in their hearts and minds, and our products always reach them at the right place and at a right time.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant to join our Marketing team in Mulgrave, VIC!

What you will be doing

• Assist in conceptualising, develop and implementing marketing plans for the assigned brand portfolio, supervising marketing execution through to their completion.
• Research on market trends and competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Assist in planning and organising in promotional activities, presentations, business reviews, marketing calendars and A&P budgets.
• Prepare point of sales material for both mainstream supermarkets and ethnic marketing activities, e.g. in store sampling, merchandising, events and trade promotion.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, pricing, competitor activities and market trends.
• Identify and organise sponsorship activities for both mainstream and ethnic market that leverage and support marketing strategy.
• Assist in preparing marketing, sales and market research reports, including sales data collection and analysis, conducting sensory taste tests and monthly supplier/global marketing updates.
• Coordinate information and collaterals flow with internal and external stakeholders on marketing executions, including liaising with trade/sales team, media and creative agencies, adhering to budgets and providing feedback regarding the processes.
• Update and maintain brand tracks, process and seek approval for marketing invoices and claims, and provide general marketing and administrative support as requested by the supervisor.
• Perform other or additional reasonable duties and responsibilities from time to time, to meet changing business needs.

What we are looking for

• Full Australian working rights and MUST live in Australia
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A degree related to Marketing will be considered advantageous.
• Relevant experience in a current marketing role is an added advantage.
• Having a valid driver’s licence is an advantage (for store visit and offsite working).

Why join Oriental Merchant?

• Join an expanding global company and gain extensive exposure to the FMCG industry
• Opportunities for growth and progression
• Supportive work environment
• Generous company discounts

If you are a motivated Marketing professional and looking to grow your career within a global FMCG industry, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter by clicking the APPLY NOW button.

Thank you for your interest and application, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you would like further information, please reach out to <hrau@oriental.com.au>

Please note that we do not accept applications via email, all applications must be processed via the links above.