GSK IBL – Marketing Associate - Consumer (Ermington)

• 12 month paid internship commencing in Jan 2018
• Gain invaluable industry experience
• Work with some of Australia's most recognisable brand

Based in our Ermington office, our large and dynamic marketing team works with some of Australia's most recognisable brands including Panadol, Voltaren, Macleans, Nicabate and Sensodyne, creating fully integrated marketing campaigns including above and below the line activations, digital and social media engagement, in-store and on-shelf promotions as well as materials and promotions for the sales force.

We have 2 exciting internships available within our marketing teams where you will gain a broad exposure to a range of marketing activities and make an important contribution to the overall success of the business. You will work alongside a group of inspiring marketers who will provide guidance and coaching as you develop your marketing capability throughout your placement.

A strong passion and interest in Digital Marketing for both roles are a must. Your role will include supporting the delivery of impactful connections plans which brings the consumer experience to life across all touch points including digital to drive behaviour change and category/brand growth.

What we're looking for in a candidate:

• You must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelor Degree in Business, Commerce or Marketing.
• Digital marketing experience is very favourable
• An interest in pursuing a career in the consumer healthcare or FMCG industry is favourable
• Ability to use excel at an intermediate level would be an advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Initiative and an eagerness to learn
• Customer focus – Internal and external stakeholders
• High attention to detail, rigor and process
• Excellent project management, to manage and prioritise multiple ongoing projects

For a brief description of each of these placements please see below:

Marketing Associate - Oral Health

Working on the Oral Health portfolio you will be supporting the delivery of in-market Activation Plans which include robust planning, prioritisation and decision making skills to deliver brand/category growth, delivering annual strategic Market Activation Plans and supporting the delivery of New Product Introductions.
Other responsibilities may include:

• Work in a collaborative way with the shopper & expert teams to deliver a consistent campaign across the purchase journey
• Play an active
• Part in delivering accurate forecasting (sales & A&P), monitoring consumption, tracking financial performance for brand vs. key metrics

Marketing Associate – Pain Management

The role will work with the Brand Manager to develop and implement the brand strategies, objectives and communication plans. The primary focus will be Pain Management categories.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute in the preparation and execution of healthcare professional communications plans that support the marketing strategy as agreed with the Brand Manager. These can include media plan briefs, advertising and promotional activities or other activities that may require working with external agencies and internal regulatory and medical personnel
• Monitor and evaluate market and competitor activity in the healthcare professional space and recommend response plans.

About GSK

GSK is a science-led healthcare company, with a proud history in Australia dating back to 1886. Our mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Preventing and treating disease is challenging and inspiring work. We support, develop and reward the people that make-up our talented workforce. Our diverse business is made up of distinct areas: Pharmaceuticals (including vaccines) and Consumer Healthcare.

Why work for GSK?

• Gain real work experience that will put you at a competitive advantage to your peers
• Work in a highly collaborative, supportive work culture with people who enjoy what they do.
• Gain additional training outside of your work
• Be a part of a community of other IBL students & form real friendships

How can you apply?

1. Please apply via the link or through our career website, and follow the linked job areas.
2. In your application, you must include your Australian work right status, University name, Bachelor Degree, expected completion date and current stage of degree. Applications without this information will not be considered.
3. Please note, eligibility criteria state you must be in the penultimate or final year of your Bachelor degree, in the relevant discipline. Full Australian working rights are required prior to application.
4. For details on the IBL Program and GSK, visit our career website.

Applications close 1 September 2017.

Any specific questions can be made directly to Sarah Wilde at GSK at sarah.x.wilde@gsk.com