Marketing Assistant - Skincare

Skincare and Swarovski Marketing Assistant

July starting (13 months)

London

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Prestige Marketing Team, supporting the Senior Brand Manager in delivering marketing activities across the UK&I market. The role offers broad exposure across skincare, fragrance and luxury beauty, with the chance to work on brands including Lancaster, Philosophy and Swarovski.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!

As our Skincare & Swarovski Marketing Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting two strategic growth areas within the UK&I business. Acting as a central point of contact for skincare, you will help unlock brand and retailer opportunities across the category while supporting the successful launch and growth of Swarovski through cross-functional coordination and activation execution.

You will be reporting to the Skincare & Swarovski Senior Brand Manager, and you will:

• Support the execution of 360° marketing plans across the Skincare and Swarovski portfolios, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful retailer, consumer and brand activations.

• Play a key role in the launch and growth of Swarovski in the UK&I market, supporting campaign delivery, retailer activations and launch execution.

• Act as a key point of contact for the Skincare category, helping coordinate cross-functional projects and unlock opportunities across retailers, media, advocacy and consumer engagement.

• Monitor brand, category and competitor performance to identify trends, opportunities and actionable insights that strengthen local strategy, using internal and external market data sources.

• Support the development and execution of sampling, gifting and non-saleables plans to drive awareness, trial and product launches.

• Maintain marketing budgets and trackers, including raising purchase orders, managing invoices and ensuring accurate budget reporting.

• Coordinate the ordering, management and distribution of product samples, marketing materials and launch assets to internal teams and external partners.

• Manage brand assets and marketing tools, ensuring teams have access to the latest content, imagery and brand guidelines.

• Track and maintain calendars for brand activity across in-store, e-commerce, digital, advocacy and media channels.

• Build strong relationships with local and global marketing teams, sales, supply chain, agencies and retail partners to ensure excellence in execution across both portfolios.

• Support the planning and delivery of retailer events, brand presentations, meetings and launch moments, including the preparation of materials and product displays.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As a Marketing Assistant, you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You are passionate, enthusiastic, adaptable, proactive, and keenly interested in the beauty industry. Required qualifications & competencies below:

• Degree-level qualification.

• Previous relevant experience, ideally within the beauty industry.

• Eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.