Marketing Assistant

Career Kitchen Young Talent Program - Marketing (Gum)

Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum. We create imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in over 150 countries and includes brands such as Vivident, Mentos, Big Babol, and Chupa Chups operating in the Food / Fast Consumption sector.

We are now looking for a Career Kitchen Young Talent in Marketing (Gum) department to join our Career Kitchen young talent program in Istanbul. Career Kitchen Young Talent is an on-the-job learning programme which enables young talents to develop and enhance their skills to become future leaders and provides them to gain multinational experience!

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze market, category, consumer, and competitor trends using Nielsen and other research tools.
• Turn data and insights into actionable recommendations that support brand strategy and business growth.
• Take ownership of selected marketing projects that strengthen brand positioning and category development.
• Contribute to brand plans, campaigns, and NPD processes with an analytical, creative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Support the execution of 360-degree communication campaigns across digital, media, in-store, and PR channels.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and agencies to ensure effective execution of marketing activities.
• Monitor campaign and brand performance, share key learnings, and ensure alignment with long-term brand equity.

The ideal candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

• 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student or a fresh graduate
• Strong organization and analytical thinking skills
• A creative, flexible, and collaborative team player
• Able to work at least 3 days a week
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong communication skills and a passion for learning and development

WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle we have a core value of Care for Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members goals and well-being. Join the Sweet Life by applying today!