Job Description

OverviewThis is a 6 month Fixed Term ContractWexe2x80x99re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 76,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. Thatxe2x80x99s right, wexe2x80x99re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And thatxe2x80x99s where you come in.At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!We're looking for a Brand Communications Executive to join our passionate team. you will be responsible for the own brand strategy for a particular brand or set of brands across all brand communications, you will ensure the brand remains recognisable, up to date and exciting to customers. Brand communication is also responsible for capturing and delivering against the requirements of banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama etc..)What's the job?

• Plan the communication activities for a number of range reviews using inputs from the product category strategy, the brand growth plan and the bannerxe2x80x99s marketing activities taking insights from group insights, competitor benchmarking and sales data.
• Develop an ideal brand message which resonates both with the needs of the target customer and with the value proposition of the offer.
• Work closely with brand manager and creative to develop a strong brand image
• Communicate the brand promise to customers across every required touchpoints
• Ensure that all on brand communication for banners (B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, etc) drive commercial performance.

What you'll bring

• Experience working in a product brand communication role
• Proven capabilities in creating and delivering communication plans
• Excellent verbal and communication skills and a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple and intuitive briefs
• Cross-functional stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation
• Strong project management skills
• Creative perspective to bring ideas to product positioning and brand content
• Ability to thrive on working in a matrixed, always-on, environment across multiple time zones and teams

Be Customer Focused xe2x80x93 constantly improving our customersxe2x80x99 experience

• I listen to my customers

• I use available data to help make decisions

Be Human xe2x80x93 acting with humanity and care

• I do the right thing

• I am respectful

Be Curious xe2x80x93 thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

• I build and share new ideas

• I try new things and share my learnings

Be Agile xe2x80x93 working with trust, pace and agility

• I have courage to be creative

• Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20

Be Inclusive xe2x80x93 acting inclusively in diverse teams to work together

• I embrace allyship

• I have self-awareness and a desire to learn

Be Accountable xe2x80x93 championing the plan to deliver results and growth

• I own my actions

• I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at KingfisherWe also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.#LI-KB1

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