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Commercial Support Co-ordinator

Ref No: WS/CSC/05/22

Location: Whites Speedicook Ltd
Closing Date: 24th May 2022

As Commercial Support Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for assisting the Sales and Marketing team with various day-to-day marketing and administrative activities.

Established in 1841, White’s, a subsidiary of Fane Valley Co-operative is Ireland’s leading producer of porridge oats and oat-based breakfast cereals and a key player within the Northern Ireland Agri Food Industry.  Having experienced strong growth in recent years due to continued demand for healthy, sustainable and innovative plant- based foods, the company now markets and sells its range of porridge oats, granolas and mueslis into all leading multiple and independent retailers across the UK, Ireland and international markets. 

Its product offering has grown exponentially over the years into a market leading and award winning brand and now holds numerous awards from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Great Taste, Irish and UK Quality Food Awards and Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards.  As a result of this growth, we wish to recruit for the role of Commercial Support Co-Ordinator:

The Job:

  • Assist with the implementation of product strategy;
  • Support the team with the implementation of brand and consumer communication strategies;
  • Prepare insight reports and assist the product development process;
  • Provide support for both industry and internal marketing events;
  • Draft company communications for our company website and social channels & manage and oversee the company’s social media strategy;
  • Assist in the planning, administration and monitoring of promotional activity.

The Person:

  • Third level qualification in a related discipline;
  • Have a minimum of one years’ experience within a commercial role, ideally within the FMCG sector;  
  • Skilled in marketing with evidence of creativity, digital marketing experience and consumer events;
  • Highly articulate with excellent written communications and presentation skills;
  • Experience of working in conjunction with support agencies including PR and design;
  • Ability to multi-task, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
  • Excellent IT skills and proficient in Microsoft Office. 

In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being programme.

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About Us

White’s has been milling oats in Tandragee, Co Armagh for 177 years. Part of the Fane Valley Group of companies, we supply a wide range of oat and porridge products to retail and food service customers throughout Ireland, the UK and in key export markets. At White’s we believe in quality in every part of our business, from the oats our dedicated growers produce to the standards we set ourselves, and the people who join our team.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the process. We endeavour to develop our people and harness everyone’s potential to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

White's Oats is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based working environment.

Benefits

In return we offer a high degree of responsibility, great opportunities for learning, personal growth and development with advancement within a fast-moving agricultural sector. Health benefits and cover to be discussed with Human Resources.

Our Purpose

To advance the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry through the development of growth orientated agri-food businesses and the promotion of best agricultural practice.

Our Values

Trust: Trusting each other and earning the trust of others

Respect: Treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves

Teamwork: Together we are more effective

Excellence: We aim to exceed expectations and always strive to be better