Akzo Nobel UK - Graduate Opportunities for Marketing Graduates

International Paint / Akzo NobelJob title Marketing - Graduate Opportunities Company International Paint / Akzo Nobel Salary Competitive Salary dependent upon skills Job description If you are looking for a job that gives you real responsibility and the chance to make a significant contribution to a business then we have the opportunity for you. Akzo Nobel is one of the world's largest coatings manufacturers employing over 60,000 staff operating in 80 countries - their brands include Levis, Lesonal, Crown, Sadolin, Sikkens, International and Interpon. We are currently in the process of acquiring ICI, another major worldwide coatings company with brands including Dulux, Cuprinol and Glidden. International Paint is part of Akzo Nobel - a Global Fortune 500 company listed on the NASDAQ Euronext and FTSE4 Good Index with a turnover of €13.7B in 2006 and we are currently looking for candidates who have graduated with a 2:1 or better, ideally with previous Marketing work experience, although this is not essential. Working within our Global Marketing teams, based at our worldwide headquarters near Newcastle, you will assist with and co-ordinate a variety of projects and activities including range management, promotional activities, market research and competitor intelligence. For this role a good knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel is essential and a second language would be advantageous. Excellent presentation skills are required and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is important. Equally important is the confidence and personality to quickly establish good channels of communication within our divisions. If you do not already have a marketing qualification, we would expect you to gain your CIM diploma and would fully support your studies. Candidates for this role must have at least 300 UCAS points at A' level or equivalent. Person requirements In this role you will have an intensive induction across all key functions of the business, quickly learning and developing new skills to add to your academic achievements. You must also be located in culturally dynamic Newcastle / Gateshead. Your efforts and ability will dictate how quickly you progress. We will also offer you a competitive salary, pension scheme, 25 days holiday, free accommodation for a period of up to 3 months and an interest free loan if required. Vacancy type Permanent Job status Full-time Closing date 12/03/2008 How to apply

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