Creative Marketing Assistant

Job DescriptionCreative Marketing Assistant – Companion Animal Marketing TeamIntroductionAt our company, we thrive on innovation — and we’re passionate about pets. If you're looking to join a market-leading organisation powered by global brands, and you have a passion for marketing, creative flair for design and a sharp eye for administrative detail, we’d love to have you on our team.As Creative Marketing Assistant, you’ll play a key role in bringing our campaigns to life - from designing and editing assets including print, digital and video content to supporting day-to-day operations. This role blends hands-on creative execution with essential administrative support to ensure our marketing plans run smoothly and deliver impact at every customer touchpoint.The RoleAs Creative Marketing Assistant, you will bring energy, organisation, and creativity to support the team across a wide range of activitiesCreative & Campaign SupportAssist in the development of engaging and informative marketing toolkits targeting veterinary teams and pet owners.Design a range of marketing materials from digital, print, website assets, video production and editing.Contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale industry events and product launches.Develop and schedule engaging content on social media channels.Administrative & Operational SupportManage vendor relationships and onboarding documentation.Coordinate invoices, raising purchase orders and update budget trackers.Support compliance-related paperwork and ensure timely submissions.Assist with team scheduling such as organising events, catering and hotels.Qualifications/SkillsExperience of creative software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Premier Pro (or similar)Website CMS and email experience advantageousProficiency with Microsoft suite Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OutlookAligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivityDemonstrates initiative, enthusiasm for collaboration, and ability to prioritise time and deliverables.Demonstrates clear and effective communication.If you're ready to grow your skills in a fast-paced, creative and collaborative environment - where your contributions support brands that matter to pets, practices, and the veterinary market - this is your moment to make an impact.closing date for applications 28/11/2025Required SkillsAdobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, Agile Coaching, Communication, Content Creation, Creative Marketing, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Utilization, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Content Development, Direct Marketing, Event Catering, Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Operations, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Media Networking, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Promotional Design {+ 5 more}Preferred SkillsCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel RequirementsFlexible Work Arrangements HybridShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 11/29/2025A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID R373587