Job Description

Local Marketer - Student Intern - Opella

Location:

Opella, Reading, UK

Grade:

Intern


Hybrid Role - 3 days P/W in Office

About Us

Opella is the self-care challenger with one of the purest and largest portfolios in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission:

To bring health into people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.


At the core of this mission are:


100+ loved brands 11,000-strong global team 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites 4 specialized science and innovation development centers
Headquartered in France, Opella proudly makes many of the world's most loved brands, including

Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale, and Mucosolvan

.


Certified B Corp in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.


Find out more at

www.opella.com

.

About the Opportunity

The role of

Brand Activation Intern for the Laxatives category

is part of the Western Europe Zone, focusing on the well-known and beloved brand

Dulcolax

in the UK.


We offer a

fixed-term contract for one year

, with the position based in

Reading, Berkshire

.


We are looking for

consumer-oriented, performance-driven, communicative, and analytical candidates

who are passionate about consumer healthcare. This is an opportunity to contribute to short- and mid-term executional excellence, helping Opella become the leading Fast-Moving Consumer Healthcare company in and for the world.


You will work in a

dynamic and international team

, closely collaborating with the UK Brand Manager and the Western Europe Zone team, as well as colleagues from key local functions:

Sales, Media, Shopper, Performance, Innovation, Medical, Regulatory, and Supply

.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support Developing & Implementing Consumer Campaigns

Assist in the development of creative assets (TV, Digital, etc.) and promotional materials (project management: timelines, briefing, feedback rounds) Support external events and activations Manage approval processes for promotional materials in local and Health Authority systems

2. Tracking & Analysis

Monitor and analyze market and competition trends Track and analyze media plans and promotional actions Support operational tasks and reporting

3. Participation in Sales Meetings

Prepare key messages, create presentations, and present during meetings

4. Build Transversal and External Relationships

Develop strong working relationships with local stakeholders and agencies, ensuring clarity in communication and understanding of market needs

Essential Requirements

Education:

Must be in full time education through 2026 at BSc or MSc - Ideally Business/Marketing - This is a student intern position

Languages:

Fluent in English

Professional Experience:

Good level of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint essential) Previous internship experience in FMCG / OTC is a plus

Competencies & Skills:

Proactivity and excellence in delivery Results orientation and problem-solving Analytical thinking Project management skills Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities Strong communication skills

What Opella Can Offer You

Be a key member in implementing our brand strategy in the UK, working with a brilliant team in a leading consumer health company.

Why Us?

At Opella, you will enjoy challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people thrive.

We Are Challengers.

We make self-care simple, starting with our culture:

All In Together:

We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous:

We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed:

We drive sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple:

We make things simple for us and for consumers.
Join us on our mission:

Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers


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