Product Assistant

Talent Guardian are proud to be recruiting for a Product Assistant on behalf of a leading wholesaler in the food and drink industry in Reading . We are hiring for 2 part time positions. The company are flexible on the hours a days of the successful applicants. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a newly created role supporting both the marketing and buying departments. We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive individual who will play a key part in streamlining the product launch process and ensuring smooth coordination of marketing assets and administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate design assets and imagery for catalogues, website, and marketing materials Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely submission of images and assets to spec Maintain quality standards for file naming, artwork setup, and product data Upload new product lines and promotions to internal systems Distribute the weekly internal bulletin Update and manage website imagery via the CMS Perform basic artwork edits (e.g. background removal) Distribute Product Information Pages to the sales team Upload product images to retailer portals Manage catalogue stock and promotional materials Coordinate product samples for launches, events, and trade shows Maintain the database Provide general admin support to the marketing and buying teams About You: Minimum 1 year’s experience in a marketing or buying team Keen interest in the food and drink industry Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop) Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel & PowerPoint Familiarity with CMS systems is a plus Comfortable with tools like Canva Highly organised and deadline-driven with sharp attention to detail Confident communicator, both written and verbal Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage projects independently What’s in it for you? This role offers a competitive salary, the opportunity to grow within a values-led and fast-paced organisation, and the chance to be part of a team passionate about good food, ethical sourcing, and sustainability

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 5/10/2025