About this role
Student Placement - Marketing
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Student Placement Marketing
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Your future position
Do you have creative flair and business acumen? Start your career path with this fantastic one-year opportunity with the world’s leading Flavours and Fragrance Company. Working at our site in Milton Keynes, you will begin your journey into the world of flavours and ingredients for the food and beverage market. Sound interesting? It could well be your perfect graduate opportunity.
Reporting to the UK Marketing Director, during the placement you will be:
- Research and analyse market, consumer and industry data to identify emerging trends, insights and opportunities
- Translate research findings into clear commercial and strategic recommendations for the business
- Create engaging monthly newsletters highlighting key market activity, innovation and competitor movements
- Support the identification of growth drivers and Givaudan points of differentiation across key categories and customers
- Contribute to the development of compelling value propositions and go-to-market strategies
- Work closely with the UK Marketing team to support ongoing research, analysis and strategic projects
- Assist in the development and execution of local promotional activations and marketing initiatives
- Identify white space opportunities, new customer prospects and areas for innovation within the market
- Support segment and customer discussions by bringing emerging trends, consumer insights and category developments to life
- Use Adobe Creative Suite to create product mock-ups, visuals and presentation materials to support customer engagement
- Attend customer meetings alongside Marketing Managers and Key Account Managers, gaining exposure to commercial discussions and client relationship management
- Participate in the product development process, including tasting sessions, product evaluations and feedback reviews
- Support the creation of presentations and deliver ad-hoc projects in a fast-paced environment with agility and attention to detail
- Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, innovation and technical teams to support business objectives and customer projects
- Take ownership of specific projects and present findings and recommendations back to the wider team where appropriate
Your professional profile
- Currently studying towards a BSc degree in Marketing, Business or a related discipline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proactive and enthusiastic with a positive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn
- Commercially curious with an interest in consumer trends, branding and innovation
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous
- Comfortable analysing information and translating insights into clear recommendations and presentations
- Creative thinker with the ability to contribute ideas and support problem-solving initiatives
- Open and collaborative communication style with the ability to build strong working relationships
- Able to work independently using own initiative, as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- An interest in food, beverage, fragrance, consumer goods or marketing trends would be beneficial
About us
- At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
- You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
- Every essence of you enriches our world.
- Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
- Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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