Marketing Graduate

About Valeo Foods

Welcome to Valeo Foods!

Our mission, at Valeo Foods, is simple yet powerful: to make every day moments taste better. We believe that great food has the power to create memories, bring people together, and transform an ordinary day into something special. This philosophy drives everything we do, from sourcing the finest ingredients to perfecting every recipe and product. In today’s fast-paced world, what we eat matters more than ever.

Valeo Foods Group is a leading international food business Valeo Foods was founded in 2015 and has since grown to annual sales of more than €1.6 billion. Through our ambitious acquisition programme, our portfolio has expanded to become the market leader in Snacking & Sweet Treats, Health & Wellness, Baking & Meal Ingredients, Beverages and Food Service. We have a portfolio of Europe’s finest and most established brands, with deep heritage and connections with consumers.

In Ireland our brands, many leaders in their categories include the iconic Jacob’s biscuits, Batchelor’s, Odlum’s, Chef, Kelkin, Rowse honey, Kettle crisps, and Barratts, Fox’s and Poppets sweets and candy. Many have histories that stretch back over 150 years and this heritage, and their strong appeal to consumers, is what makes them stand out as category leaders. We operate more than 30 manufacturing sites across Ireland, UK, Europe and Canada and employ almost 6,000 people.

What We Can Offer You

• A graduate development program aimed at accelerating your career development
• Interesting and challenging projects
• Access to business leaders, mentors and coaches
• A dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working (3 days per week in Ballymount office)
• Significantly discounted staff shop
• Free onsite parking

What You Will Do

Year 1 Marketing Focus

• 6 months Brand Marketing
• 3 Months Shopper Marketing
• 3 Months Innovation / Procurement team

Year 2 Sales Team Focus

• 6 months Grocery business
• 6 months Wine / Healthcare business

Throughout the graduate program you could find yourself working on one or more of the following:

• Supporting brand team on Campaign development
• Competitor analysis
• Social media / online trends
• Agency briefing for new campaigns, projects or activations
• PR / Influencer programmes
• Preparation of customer sell-in presentations
• Event management (internal and external events)
• Trade Marketing Activation (in store campaigns/CRM)
• Briefing and liaise with agencies to develop assets for in-store, online and digital
• POS Development and activation
• Liaising with product development teams on new product ideas
• Consumer insights
• Experience with agency partners – media, creative, social, research etc
• Annual Customer Plans – collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver.
• Sell in Campaign Activation & NPD /EPD Launches
• Customer business planning
• Account management
• Portfolio management – pricing analysis

Candidate Requirements

• Honours degree in a relevant discipline - Marketing, Business etc.
• Eligible to work in Ireland

What You Will Have

• Confident self-starter able to collaborate and work across different disciplines
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication
• Highly organized and able to manage projects
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Commercially savvy, numerate, and analytical
• Sound decision-making
• Excellent team working and collaboration skills

Who You Are

• Results Driven with a collaborative style and positive attitude
• Treats colleagues and customers with respect and is always honest in all interactions
• Demonstrates agility by being flexible and open to change
• Contributes to overall team performance, including support and assistance to other team members

How We Look After You

At Valeo Foods Ireland We Look After Our Employees With An Impressive Total Rewards Package On Top Of Your Basic Salary. As Well As Working In a Dynamic And Exciting Environment You Will Also Receive.

• Valeo Foods DC Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution;
• Employee Healthcare discount;
• Discounted Staff Shop;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP);
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass tax saver Scheme;
• Specsavers Contribution.