Assistant Manager Product Marketing

Company Description

You communicate easily and openly with your colleagues and enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team. Whether creative or analytical, you are attracted by our fascinating product: nature’s hardest substance yet most tender gift.  De Beers Jewellers work with the finest diamond cutters to bring customers the world’s most beautiful diamonds.

Our diamonds inspire us to shine and we are committed to making a positive difference to the people and places we touch. If you have the personality and skills to share our passion for all that diamonds can do, we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re the world’s leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.  To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions

Job Description

The Role

Within the Product Marketing department, you will support the Senior Product Marketing Managers on delivering the annual launch plan. You will be supporting the product development process by maintaining and ensuring all relevant documents are kept up to date.

In addition, you will support in the decision-making process by providing detailed market and portfolio analysis.

Market Research & Analysis 

• Conduct competitive market research on a regular basis to inform Product Marketing decision making process highlighting gaps and opportunities. 
• Lead and update the monthly competition bible with a comprehensive approach. 
• Support the team in gathering internal and external information to inform pricing strategy. 
• Support in the preparation of the monthly novelty sales report. 
• Complete ad hoc business analysis when needed to support the team in identifying the future action plan. 
• Ad Hoc performances analysis. 

Product Launch 

• Support the Senior Product Marketing Manager in the creation of the product and campaign briefs. 
• Update the Product launch plan. 
• Support in the creation of the Product launch tools (Product Flash, newsletters etc) respecting deadlines. 
• Maintain the Assortment Mapping, reflecting all the product life cycle information. 
• Aggregate information for new product launches to assure the E-Commerce sheet is up to date. 

Product Development

• Create new references and ensure the constant accuracy of the product data base, flagging discrepancies to the Senior Product Marketing Manager.
• Follow up on prototypes availability. 
• Responsible for gathering new products file needed for all IP/copywrite filings. 
• Support the packshot development process in collaboration with the Product Marketing Manager and the Image studio ensuring timings are respected. 
• Creation of Product Approval forms once prototypes are validated. 

Operations

• Monitoring the website, ensuring all novelties are included and information is accurate. 
• Suggest tailored product selection when required for VM, PR and Brand Marketing purposes. 
• Coordination of prototypes requests for shooting. 
• Assist the Senior Product Marketing Manager with product requests (product information, pricing, availability, etc.) from all stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• A degree or qualifications in a relevant subject is desirable. 
• Product marketing experience (ideally in the luxury industry). 
• Experience and interest for the jewellery business is highly desirable. 
• Good project management abilities with a focus on meeting timelines and deliverables.  
• Possess an eye for detail, inherent interest in luxury and a product sensibility. 
• Strong analytical capability: able to interpret data quantitatively and qualitatively.  
• Good data management, reporting & presentation skills (proficiency in Excel, Power point and Outlook)  
• Experience with an information system, such as SAP or Oracle is desirable. 
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional team.  
• Builds strong, personal and effective relationships.  
• Self-motivated and works self-sufficiently.  
• Ability to work flexibly among changing priorities and deliver while respecting deadlines.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with good interpersonal skills.
• Organised and detail-oriented – strong time management and ability to juggle multiple briefs across different projects and markets.  

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• Fantastic pension scheme
• 27 days of holiday + bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Private Healthcare
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group - we offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Employee share schemes 
• Staff discount
• Flexible benefits package 

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. 

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

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