Job Description

MARKETING ASSISTANT - RIMMEL LONDON

COTY UK&I

13 MONTHS INTERNSHIP (PLACEMENT YEAR)

2027 July starting

We’re Coty, a global leader in beauty. We’re #1 in the world for Fragrance and #3 in the world in Cosmetics with a portfolio of brands that have been known and loved for generations.

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. We have some of the most well-known brands in the categories of Fragrances, Colour Cosmetics and Skin & Body Care including Gucci, Chloé, Calvin Klein, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Rimmel, Max Factor and the list goes on and on!

Coty is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences helps us build better products, better serve our users, and build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Do you want to work for a market leading makeup brand in the UK?

If you are looking to join a team that sets you apart from the rest, that is high energy, has high standards, will work closely with you on your development and is super friendly then this is the exciting role you have been waiting for! The Rimmel London team is looking for a Marketing Assistant to support the Senior Brand Manager on a 13-month fixed term basis starting July 2027.

You will be assisting the Senior Brand Manager in the development and execution of brand plans that deliver profitable business growth through insight-led strategy.

In this role, no days are the same. The key responsibilities include:

Brand Management

• Support the Brand team in all day-to-day brand responsibilities.
• Develop Point-of-Sale / In-store display materials.
• Represent the brand and present brand inductions/updates internally.
• Manage product samples, keeping stock room and coordinating sending samples out.
• Support the brand team in generating campaign ideas, conducting product research & analysis projects.
• Help prepare for big presentations by ordering sample products, room decoration and creating any necessary marketing materials (e.g. booklets, posters etc.)

Budget Management

• Support with the brand marketing budget, raising POs, helping to resolve supplier invoice queries, and ensuring all budget trackers are maintained correctly.

Asset Management

• Manage brand assets and folders downloading key documents, campaign toolkits, pack shots and saving to campaign folders in the drive. Be the team expert on DAM database.

Digital

• Working alongside the digital team to craft the brand social calendar, planning our content on a bi-weekly basis, deciding our content posting schedule, assets to use and copy/messaging.
• Support the Digital Brand team with adhoc photoshoots and micro-influencer campaigns to generate new and relevant content for our social channels.
• Keep the Digital Content team updated on our latest marketing plan to ensure new products launch online with excellence (great visuals, content and ratings & reviews)

Competitive/Sales Analysis

• Track competitor activity and industry trends, sharing key learnings internally.
• Conduct monthly store visits with other Marketing Assistants taking picture of our own + competitor brands execution in-store and present back internally.
• Conduct monthly sales analysis with Senior Brand Manager including tracking category evolution, brand and competitor performances.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Qualifications/experience

• Previous relevant experience ideal, but not essential.
• Marketing/ business, or related degree course is essential
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a pro-active attitude and flexible approach.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and be a good team player.
• High level of numeracy, marketing flair, PC skills, maturity, and communication skills
• Able to demonstrate a creative flair!
• Able to demonstrate a passion for brands & industry

Competencies

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven ability to develop creative solutions thinking analytically and conceptually. Solution provider and problem solver.
• Self-starter: Passionate, enthusiastic, thrives on challenges and keeps a healthy attitude under pressure, takes charge of self-development.
• Team Player: Ability to develop effective working relationships being able to collaborate and influence others demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Collaborative approach: Collaborates easily with others and adapts to different working styles.
• Organized: Able to organize own work, multitasker
• Excellence in execution: Reliable, gets things done on time & takes responsibility for final executions

WHAT WE BRING

We drive growth, brand equity and customer loyalty with innovative products, digital campaigns, events, partnerships and in-store executions. Our work includes both the physical and digital world across all categories. We aim to be gamechangers in the beauty industry, winning the hearts and minds of consumers around the world.

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.