Marketing Assistant

Wild Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and vibrant company as a Marketing Assistant in Milton Keynes! This role offers the opportunity to support a fast-paced marketing team, engaging in diverse tasks from organizing the UK showroom to assisting with trade fairs. You'll collaborate closely with both the UK and US teams, ensuring effective communication and support for product line management. If you're enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to tackle hands-on tasks, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values your contributions!

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a fast-paced business environment.
• Background in brand/marketing support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing initiatives including PR and social media.
• Assist with the organization of trade fairs and exhibitions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY? We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to join a fun and fast-paced company based in Milton Keynes.

As the Marketing Assistant, you will be supporting the marketing team ensuring the marketing function maintains a high level of support to the business.

Your role would include:

• Collaboration with the Showroom Manager to organise and maintain the UK showroom, organising and unpacking prototypes, updating the product displays and managing deliveries
• Ensuring the smooth running of the department with admin, orders and POs.
• Assist with the organisation and attendance of trade fairs and exhibitions
• Supporting Product Line Management both in the UK and with the US Team
• Supporting the Marketing Team with key initiatives in the Marketing Plan, to include PR, social media, influencer and partnership activities
• Support to the UK Sales Team with product updates, brand marketing information, samples, catalogue/online copy, and supporting any related requests
• Supporting other marketing teams in the business as required

Skills/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field
• 2-years experience of working in a fast-paced business environment
• It would be an advantage if you had a background in brand/marketing support
• Strong problem solving skills
• Flexible approach to workload and location, as you might have to go off site to attend trade fairs or exhibitions
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changes
• Enthusiastic and willing to take on hands-on tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel and Word
• Familiar with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

The Role

• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week, with flexibility on start/finish times
• Hourly Rate £13.73/hour
• 4 days requirement to be in the office, including some unsocial hours, sometimes at short notice
• Driving Licence essential

If you feel this Marketing Assistant role is perfect for you, then please do not hesitate, APPLY TODAY.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.