Marketing Graduate Programme

Posted: 12/11/24
Recruiter:Lidl
Reference:2849103136
Type:Permanent
Industry: Advertising, Legal, Media
Salary:£40,000 Annual
Location:London
Description: Marketing Graduate Programme

Summary

£40,000 per annum 30 days holiday (pro rata) 10% in-store discount Company Car

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Marketing function is Big on delivering outstanding creative and campaigns, that deliver against our Brand House and company objectives!

Our teams create campaigns turn people into customers, and customers into fans, all whilst ensuring we are true to our brand promise - Big on Quality, Lidl on Price! We strive for distinctiveness to advocate our point of difference, across everything from signage and leaflets in store, to social media, PR and TV campaigns you see at home!

The process will also include a video interview and face-to-face assessment centre held in our Head Office in Tolworth on Thursday 23 rd January . We look forward to receiving your application.

What you'll do

The Marketing Graduate Programme will take you through an intense, demanding but incredibly rewarding two years of structured development across the three core areas of Marketing:

  1. Brand & Strategy is the division looking after strategic planning, brand strategy and media. Working with our agencies, the media team are responsible for planning and buying the media, to ensure Lidl advertising in seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right people.


  1. The Campaigns & Content team are responsible for project managing all brand, trade driving & business as usual campaigns and projects from development to implementation. Working with our in-house teams and external creative agencies, the team manage all channels for a campaign, from TV to radio, instore to online.


  1. The Brand Engagement team get close to our customers, creating meaningful moments through partnerships, events and comms. They work closely with our international colleagues on global partnerships such as UEFA, through to local store marketing and store specific events. They also ensure our products and brands are seen heard through innovative PR, and winning quality awards.


Across each team, you will work alongside and feed into our inhouse production and creative team, who design, artwork and create beautiful photography.

What you'll need

  • A 2:2 degree or above in any discipline by September 2025 or graduated no earlier than September 2023
  • Experience working within a marketing-based role is advantageous
  • Passion for working as part of a team and ability to work independently
  • Desire to learn, develop and challenge yourself in a demanding and dynamic environment
  • A naturally analytical mind-set with plenty of common sense
  • Attention to detail
  • Entrepreneurial flair, adaptable and highly driven
  • Decisive and able to cope with the pressure of demanding targets and deadlines
  • Communicates confidently and effectively
  • Already live - or happy to relocate - within a one-hour commute of Lidl GB Head Office, Tolworth, Surrey
  • To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
  • German language skills desirable but not essential
  • Able to attend the assessment day on 23 rd January 2025


What you'll receive

  • 30 days holiday (pro rata)
  • 10% in-store discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Free on-site gym
  • Plus, more of the perks you deserve


plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.

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