Intern: Marketing Administrator

Intern: Marketing Administrato

6 month contract

About PDS

Prestige Distribution Services (PDS) is a subsidiary of The Prestige Cosmetics Group (PCG), which provides distribution and commercial services to Coty Beauty SA (Pty) Ltd.  Employees of PDS are 100% dedicated to Coty and work on exciting prestige brands.

About Coty

Coty is a global leader in beauty. We’re World #1 in Fragrance and World #3 in Color Cosmetics. Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. The Coty Africa team is bringing our business of BEAUTY, to life in Africa – localized and sustainable. 

Job Purpose

Assisting Marketing Manager with their day to day administrative requirements.

Job Requirements

The day-to-day:

·       Assist with managing all in store/trade marketing executions to the required global standards

·       Assist with carrying out competitor and market research in order to keep up to date with customer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends

·       Assist with effectively communicate marketing activities across multiple functions, and obtain global approvals where necessary

·       Assist with forecasting for all relevant non-saleable materials in order to execute campaigns successfully

·       Assist with keeping master data on all brands up to date and clean

·       Assist with marketing administration and reporting

·       Assist with presentations for launch books, retailer strats, etc

·       Assist with regular feedback to global teams on best-in-class executions, and market education

·       Assist with in market pricing strategies including benchmark brand tracking, promotional tracking and local in-country price tracking

 Job Profile

Education: Marketing Degree

Required experience:

 1 year sales and, or admin experience.

  Technical Skills and Competencies:

-       Good inter-personal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders.

-       Knowledge of colour cosmetics would be an advantage.

-       Analytical skills.

-       Proactive, flexible and adaptable to rapid change 

-       Hands-on mentality, not afraid to tackle administrative tasks. 

-       Strong eye for detail.

-       Willingness to learn.

-       Manages stress and can work on multiple projects simultaneously.

-       Ability to work independently and employs sound judgement in decision making.

-       Full proficiency in English language.  Confident in both written and spoken communication.

-       Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills (formulas and pivot tables).

Travel

·       none

Benefits

Coty Intern Graduate Programme

Competitive intern salary

Intern performance bonus plan

Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to Coty Academy

Inclusive, dynamic start up culture

23 days leave per annum

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Product allocation

Opportunity to join DEI Culture committees to make a difference

Seniority Level

Graduate

Industry

Luxury Goods

Employment Type

6 month contract

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Please send applications to anelisa_smith@cotyinc.com by 12 August 2024 with your updated CV and a cover letter.  Note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Note:

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