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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Consumer Health business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions and approvals.
It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, this position may be conveyed with New Consumer Health. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to the successful candidate by New Consumer Health at an appropriate time and would be subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Working at Johnson & Johnson can change everything. Including YOU.
By joining a company that has been carving out the future of healthcare for more than 130 years, you will be offered a career as limitless as the lives it touches. It’s as simple as that. Start building a career with purpose at J&J and make the next generation the healthiest yet.
Take the opportunity to become part of the success story behind one of the world’s fastest growing consumer companies. At Johnson & Johnson we have a truly unrivalled brand portfolio with Power Brands across multiple categories including but not limited to Johnson’s®, Neutrogena®, Clean & Clear®, Listerine®, Calpol®, and Sudafed®. We have achieved consistent growth and our breakthrough plans make this a great place to further your career
Our EMEA Regional Marketing team is looking for an exceptional Graduate to join as an EMEA Skin Health Marketing Trainee to help manage one of Johnson & Johnson top skin health brands: Neutrogena
In this role you will be required to manage your own projects and develop recommendations based on your own analyses of the market, competitors and trends as well as your creative skills and insights. You will be able to develop products from insight and concept generation and see the results on shelf and through communication plans, giving you a true insight into an FMCG marketing role.
In order to succeed, you will need to be able to adapt to fast-moving environments and be able to confidently liaise and influence key stakeholders.
Roles & Responsibilities
Analysis
- Supports Marketing Plan development.
- Analysis of market trends, competition, pricing etc. with recommendations
- Assists in the development of Success Models across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
New Product Development
- Helps identify new consumer insights and product concepts in line with brand equity and strategy, in order to fill the 5yr innovation pipeline (with support)
- Manages innovation projects through the J&J stage gate process, gaining senior management approval (with support)
- Works closely with project managers, to help execute key innovation projects, liaising with R&D, packaging, supply chain, research team and regulatory
- Works directly with multiple local countries to help develop their activation plans and business models for NPD launches
- “Artwork champion” and lead coordinator to liaise with the artwork agency on all artwork development (and with markets on approval, and manufacturing plants on coordination and delivery)
Country Communication
- First point of contact for local country marketing requests
- Owns quarterly updates on Sales Performance, competitive activity, new launches (with support)
- Responsible for creating & adapting comprehensive Launch Kits for new product launches (with support)
- Manages innovation updates to countries (with support as needed)
- Assist in fulfilling market requests
Management Reporting
- Monthly analysis and reporting
- Assist in preparation of presentations
Requirements of the role
- A minimum of 2:1 achieved in recognised Bachelors degree
- Business-related degree subjects preferred
- Work experience in the marketing field preferred
Key skills and competencies
- Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
- Strong commercial awareness & business acumen
- IT skills - Excel intermediate
- Works well under pressure and to deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem solving / analytical skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good planning & organisation skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Passion for Skin Health, Skincare & Beauty!
