Marketing Executive

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 Executive to join our Marketing team in Mulgrave, VIC!

What you will be doing

• Assist in developing and executing marketing plans for assigned brands across local and international markets.
• Monitor brand and market performance against KPIs and prepare regular sales and performance reports using ex-warehouse and supermarket scan data and other market intelligence sources, including AC Nielsen, Aztec, IRI, Quantium and Quickturn.
• Coordinate promotional activities, marketing calendars, presentations, business reviews and A&P budget tracking.
• Conduct market and competitor research covering product trends, pricing, promotions, market share and advertising activities.
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, pricing, merchandising, promotions and competitor activities.
• Coordinate trade marketing activities, including POSM, in-store sampling, merchandising, events and trade promotions across mainstream and ethnic channels.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, media and creative agencies to coordinate marketing materials and campaign execution within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Support new product development, including product research, sensory evaluation, pricing and launch preparation.
• Prepare post-campaign reports and assist with marketing invoices, supplier claims and other marketing administration.
• Provide general marketing support and undertake other reasonable duties as required.

What we are looking for

• Full Australian working rights and MUST live in Australia.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is a must and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is advantageous.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence is advantageous (for store visits and working offsite).
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• A degree related to Marketing will be considered advantageous.
• Relevant 2-3 experience in a current marketing role is an added advantage.

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

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