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 **** 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 customer with respect and is always honest in all interactions
Demonstrate agility by being flexible and open to change
Contribute 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.
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