Category and Shopper Marketing Graduate

Hemel Hempstead, Luton, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own shopper insights and cross-channel growth for FMCG brands, turning data into action through NPD support, promo impact reviews, and clear channel planning.

  • Shopping insights to drive category strategy across sales channels.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Brand, Marketing and partners to launch and optimize display and promotions.
  • Promote data-driven decisions by measuring promos and informing future plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work with iconic brands such as Sellotape, Pritt, Loctite, Solvite, UniBond, and No More Nails.
  • Evaluate shopper insights and market data to develop a deep understanding of the market and shopper behaviours.
  • Identify and articulate key shopper trends, growth drivers and missions across various sales channels.
  • Support new product development, including coordination of internal processes related to product set-up and display design.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Sales, Brand, Marketing) and external partners (agencies, customers).
  • Monitor and analyse the impact of promotional activities, providing recommendations for future actions.
  • Maintain activity plans across all channels to aid in planning and ensure clarity of promotional initiatives for all stakeholders.
  • Actively participate & present initiatives in internal meetings to Sales, Category & Brand Team.

Requirements

  • You should graduate (before September 2026 and no more than two years prior) with a Bachelor’s, Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends
  • Good command of MS Office
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Preferred

  • Previous experience in a multinational FMCG company is an advantage
  • Strong visual rendering/design skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with various stakeholders
  • Good command of MS Office
  • High energy level, learning agility, and a proactive attitude
  • You should graduate before September 2026 with a Bachelor’s, Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Benefits

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Performance bonus / incentives
  • Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
  • Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
  • Celebration vouchers
targetjobs UK logo

targetjobs UK

Your ultimate graduate careers hub!Whether you're looking for careers advice from industry experts, or graduate jobs, internships and events from leading employers - launch your career with targetjobs.

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
692K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.5%
Direct
45.5%
Referral
13.8%
Social
4.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~88

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
1 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5