EU Marketing Support Specialist

Who we are…and what we offer

With an annual turnover of around €2bn, ekaterra is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2 and PG Tips. ‘eka’ is a word taken from the Sanskrit language which means unity and one purpose, while ‘terra’ represents the earth and nature. As ekaterra we are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants. 

In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the ekaterra business from its previous owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, ekaterra is even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the wider world. With 11 production factories in four continents and tea growing estates in three countries, ekaterra is a profitable and growing business whose brands reach hundreds of millions of consumers. It has a presence in over 100 countries. 

Under the ownership of CVC, ekaterra has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, ekaterra is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that’s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day. 

At ekaterra, we put consumer love at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field. 

Be part of our amazing blend. Come and grow yourself and, in turn, help us to grow a world of wellbeing.

Your Role 

The foundations of our new ekaterra organisation have been laid following our internal separation from Unilever and the stand-up of ekaterra Leadership and Management teams around the world. We have designed our end state operating model and related legal entity structure to become the world’s number 1 pure play Tea business.Now begins the most exciting phase of our journey, Project Blossom, as we seek to implement our end-state design, exit our Transitional Services Agreements with Unilever, and establish ekaterra as a fully standalone and independent business.This role is for someone who is driven, resilient and experienced in complex artwork- and project management. The ideal candidate has experience in a Marketing Function and an interest in assisting the business in building a high performing Marketing Function in terms of operations, profitability, management, structure and strategy.This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is used to hitting the ground running. It is a unique opportunity to learn a great deal from Marketing Consultants and Senior Business Leaders across the Marketing Function.The individual needs to be self-driven, commercially aware, bigger picture oriented & detail oriented.This role will be a member of the Europe Marketing team and will manage the delivery of all aspects of marketing separation from Unilever and roll out of the global end state marketing processes, systems and artworks in the Europe region. The candidate will support the EU Blossom Marketing lead representing marketing to the Europe PMO and will work with the MU marketing managers on planning, tracking and assisting the smooth transition of the Marketing Function and artworks from the existing company to a new company.The role will liaise with many teams including Workstream Leads, Consultants and ekaterra employees across the world.Your

Key Responsibilities

Work within Project Blossom Team and support Regional Blossom EU Marketing Lead with the transfer of artworks and services for marketers in the Unilever ecosystem, across marketing, Artwork, CMI, digital hub, UFS, central marketing excellence teams. Migrate local and global systems from UL to ekaterra. Track status of migration and coordinate with stakeholders Understand and support transition plan on:Implementation new artwork tool

• Artwork planning, tracking and lead execution of EU artworks

• AdPro

• Agency SWOP

• Asset Bank

• CMCO

Skills & Competences

• Experienced Artwork Manager

• All round Project management

• Commercial awareness

• Excellent interpersonal & stakeholder management skills

• Tact and persuasive ability

• Teamworking skills

• Strong eye for to detail

• Excel expertise

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Self driven & pro active

• A good understanding marketing systems, processes and tasks OR a quick learner

Personal Attributes

• Lover of all things marketing

• Enthusiastic and positive, with a curious and naturally inquisitive approach

• Tenacious, energetic and resilient

• Has a genuine and deep interest in plants and their relationship with people and the planet, champions the environment and sustainability

Our Values

• Sustainability

• Fun loving

• Risk taking ability

• Simple thinking

• Transparent and fair

• Innovative

• Ownership and accountability

• Entrepreneurial mind set