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Company DescriptionIn order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.Gerrard International is a well-established company based in Borehamwood that has been creating a buzz in UK spas and salons for over 30 years. They offer an impressive portfolio of brands including Jessica, BeautyLab London, Spongell, Happy Paul, and their own brand Mii Cosmetics, which includes sub-brands for manicure and pedicure (Nails by Mii), makeup (Mii Cosmetics), tanning (Kissed by Mii), and brows (Brow by Mii).Role DescriptionThis is a contract role for a Marketing Assistant with Gerrard International. You must have a demonstrable love of beauty. The ideal candidate will be a creative and analytical thinker. The Marketing Assistant will assist in the following activities:Company / Brand / ProductAssisting in building Gerrard Internationals profile, as well as individual brand profilesAssisting in the effective communication of all marketing related information both in-house and externallyExhibitions and eventsCreating and assisting in production and distribution of all marketing materials including online ezone presence for trade exhibitionsAssisting in planning and executing brand presence at trade and consumer events, attending where necessaryAssist in maximising exposure pre and post event and evaluating successAdvertisingEnsuring advertising deadlines are met and content is received and suppliedCreating and assisting in production of trade and consumer advertisingMaintaining trade advertising calendarArtwork, design and printBuilding relationships and liaising with In-house Creatives and printers.Writing artwork briefs for the designers based on direction given by Brand Manager.Assisting in the maintenance of a fully comprehensive image library of old, existing and new brand and brand related imagesGathering quotes for production, managing timely delivery and organising distributionRequesting Purchase Orders as necessaryAssisting in the creation and updating of all marketing materials including those for international distributorsWebsitesWorking with the IT support team and E-commerce manager to provide all required assetsAssisting in development of new website projectsProject ManagementAssisting in ensuring that all ensuing projects are completed within the given timescale and within a given budgetIn-house communicationsAssisting in the effective communication of all marketing related information in-houseNew launches / PromotionsAssisting in the running of an effective brand promotional calendarAssisting in the communication and distribution of marketing materials to third parties and in-houseProofreading all required materialsAssisting in the management of the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, eshots and flyers - this can involve writing and proofreading copy, liaising with designers and printers and adapting to all required formatsMerchandisingAssisting in management and upgrades of existing merchandising units and creation of new merchandising unitsMaintaining all merchandising documents and assisting in creation of new merchandising communicationsTrade / Consumer NewsletterAssisting in creating and producing periodic newsletters and beauty bulletins, monitor resultsResearchCarrying out market research and customer surveys to assess demand, brand positioning and awarenessAssisting in the continual monitoring of all competitor activity in order to gain a competitive edgePR & Social MediaAssisting the PR team where necessaryIdentifying opportunities in both trade and consumer pressHelping to maximise on all editorial contentWriting, proofing and distribution of press releasesCreation of Social Media content plans for MiiExploring new Social Media Channels and how they can be best utilisedGeneral DutiesHelping to support the Brand Manager, Marketing Team, Salesteam and other colleaguesCreating sales reports, both consumer website and overall sales. Reporting on MOM sales and YOY sales plus how any new launches/promotions and performing against previous launches/promotions.Creating stock code requests for all new SKUs and promotion requests for all promos.Filling in stock extra info on dimensions for new launchesHelping with marketing plans, advertising, direct marketing and campaignsWriting and proofreading marketing copy for both online and print campaigns as well as new product launchesAssisting in the creation of training material such as training manualsQualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or equivalentExcellent communication skillsExperience in market researchCustomer service skillsKnowledge of sales and marketingStrong organisational and multitasking skillsAttention to detailAbility to work independently and collaborativelyProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience in the beauty industry is a plus