Marketing Apprentice

Westcoast Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

25 days holiday

Employee referrals

Gym access (Theale)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Westcoast Limited in Reading, United Kingdom, is offering a marketing apprentice role based at our Theale office. You will work with a marketing account manager to support campaign execution for major brands and learn through a Level 3 Multi Level Marketer Apprenticeship.

Join a 14-person marketing team, gain hands-on experience with budgeting cycles, campaign planning, and ROI reporting, and develop skills in copywriting, stakeholder management, and office software.

Qualifications

• Excellent copywriting and strong command of English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Highly organised with ability to manage deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic creative software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to marketing plans based on market analysis and sales trends.
• Assist with campaign planning, execution, and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support budgeting cycles and ROI calculations.
• Collaborate on ABM and sponsorship opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Organisation

Copywriting

English language

Microsoft Office

Creative software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Westcoast, we take pride in distributing some of the most renowned global IT brands to resellers, retailers, and organizations across the UK and beyond. As an innovative and inclusive company, we thrive on teamwork and the diverse talents of our people. We invite you to turn your passion into a rewarding career with us!

The Job Role

This is a full-time role based in our main office on Arrowhead Road, Theale, which is walking distance from Theale train station and has good transport links by bus and road.

Your role will give you the opportunity to complete a Multi Level Marketer Apprenticeship qualification (Level 3).

As a marketing apprentice you will work alongside a marketing account manager supporting campaign execution for several of our biggest brands. This will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders to plan, pitch, execute and report back on a full range of marketing campaigns. You will be part of a team of 14 individuals delivering marketing campaigns that meet business objectives, engage customers and drive sales.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

Marketing budgets are released on a quarterly basis. Using information gathered from market analysis, customer insights and sales trends, you will be part of a small team who will devise creative, innovative and impacting marketing plans that meet stakeholder objectives.

For example, customer re-engagement through profiling or a research project, building sales pipeline through automation, winning key accounts via account-based marketing, or creating networking opportunities through virtual training and events.

Once plans are approved, you will carry them out with support from external agencies. At the end of the quarter, you will collate campaign results and Return On Investment, ready to be presented to stakeholders at quarterly business reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships

• Execute a quarterly calendar of marketing activities
• Campaign briefing to marketing agencies
• Sales and product management engagement

Is this the role for you?

To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good presentation abilities and strong communication
• Highly organised, able to manage projects and work to deadlines
• Excellent copywriting skills and a strong command of the English language
• A knowledge of Microsoft Office and creative software

What’s in It for You?

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.

• Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it's funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we've got you covered.
• Generous Benefits Package: A starting salary of £22,000. Enjoy 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts. (Theale only – New fully equipped gym available 24/7).
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.
• Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback for every candidate. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, we’ve moved forward with other applicants for this role, but we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.