UK Marketing & Communications Assistant

DELABIE is the European market leader in water controls and sanitary equipment for non-domestic washrooms (offices, sports stadia, airports, universities, hospitals, etc.).

DELABIE is helping to preserve the planet

For more than 90 years, one of DELABIE's major challenges has been to conserve natural resources and pursue sustainable development. The company is fully committed to an eco-responsible approach to production. In particular, DELABIE's manufacturing processes and product solutions are: reducing drinking water consumption by up to 90%; improving hygiene in public places; and effectively combatting nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities.

DELABIE prioritises people. Our teams benefit from caring managers who are tuned in to the aspirations and potential of every employee. Each team is made up of colleagues who are passionate and experts, able to work autonomously yet support each other. They are able to develop their skillset on a daily basis, in a constant ethos of innovation.

DELABIE is an international Group, 100% family-owned, with 450 employees, that exports to more than 90 countries worldwide via its 10 subsidiaries. Every year the company goes from strength to strength.

DELABIE is recognised for its innovation and its design. Our products regularly receive awards from prestigious competitions which reward the best innovations and the most stylish designs.

As part of our development in the United Kingdom, we are currently looking for a UK Marketing Communications Assistant.

You will report to the Marketing Department and join an international team of more than 30 people. You will join an innovative company and take part in ambitious projects. With a well-defined, long-term strategy, we will contribute to the development of your skills in a motivating and exciting working atmosphere.

Job Description

The role will commence with an induction and training programme. After this training period, based in the UK and France, your role will include:

1. Translating and adapting sales documents into English (catalogues, flyers, etc.)
2. Administration of the .uk and .com websites
3. External communication (press advertising, internet and other media)
4. Writing and coordinating direct marketing activity (email campaigns, newsletters, etc.)
5. Managing the UK database
6. Updating our client's websites and catalogues (sales arguments, images, etc.)
7. Creating and managing sales support tools (PoS, in-store promotional activity, etc.)
8. Organising UK events (exhibitions, trade shows, etc.)

Operational links to: Marketing Director, UK Marketing Communications Managers, Product Managers, Graphic Designers, UK Sales Director, UK Sales Team.

Requirements

1. English is your mother tongue, and you have an excellent level of spoken and written French.
2. You have a Bachelor's, Master's or Business school degree specialising in Marketing Communications. Entry-level professional experience in a Marketing role would be desirable. Recent graduate profiles will be considered.
3. You have a technical aptitude and a commercial mind.
4. You have good organisational skills, able to define and manage priorities and meet deadlines.
5. You have good analytical, composition and writing skills, with rigorous attention to detail.
6. Current, clean driving licence required.

Benefits

• Position based at the company's UK office in Wallingford - a charming market town
• Position to be filled as soon as possible
• Occasional trips to France and within the UK (exhibitions, sales meetings, etc.)
• Full-time permanent contract within a fast-growing company
• Daytime hours, working from home (2 to 4 days a month under certain conditions)
• Salary dependent on your profile and experience
• Benefits include: life insurance; pension contribution; 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (compulsory 3 days to be taken over the Christmas period plus an additional day's holiday per year of service up to a maximum of 5 days); free parking