Afton Chemical - Graduate Marketing Specialist

Afton Chemical develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers leading-edge additive technology for fuels and lubricants around the world and is part of the worldwide NewMarket Corporation. Our products and services provide the chemistry that makes fuels burn cleaner, engines run smoother and machines last longer across traditional and e-mobility industries. We employ 2000 people worldwide.

At Afton, you will get the vision and stability of a global corporation, but benefit from a small-company culture of open doors, kindness and collaboration.

What will I be doing?

As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of products working with a strong Marketing team.

The role will be to work closely with the Marketing Managers, transferring across the different product lines every 4 months where you will:

• Support the development and implementation of each business unit strategy.
• Conduct market research, develop trends reports, customer insights and segmentation.
• Support on quarterly P&L report analysis, consolidate monthly sales reports.
• Work with Marketing Communications and Marketing Managers to develop promotional and sales material in support of product launch activities and other communication campaigns.
• Support the sales team with the preparation of Customer Value Propositions (CVPs), product differentiation strategies, training material and market trend updates as required
• Support accolade project progress for new product development, market assessment and business case analysis

What's on offer?

• A great work/life balance, with only a 35-hour working week, flexible hours and an early finish on Fridays at 2.30pm
• Great on site benefits including a subsidised canteen, subsidised twice-weekly pilates etc
• The chance to get involved with a positive and collaborative team
• A £24,000 salary

What is required?

• You should have a degree in marketing, business or a science-related field
• You should be able to think strategically and tactically as well as being able to work in a team
• Great analytical and presentation skills
• Energy and drive with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to build strong relationships

Sound like the opportunity for you? If so, click 'Apply Now' to begin your application. But be quick - this role is only open for a short amount of time so to secure yourself a chance at the next stage, make sure you apply today!