Marketing Assistant

Austin Fraser; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Marketing & Sales Assistant
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 based on experience and hours
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Great opportunity!

While my client is based in the UK, their customer footprint extends across the UK, Ireland, and the US, supporting industries including manufacturing, automotive, financial services, public sector, hospitality, travel, and tourism.

Role Overview

The Marketing & Sales Assistant will play a key role in supporting both sales and marketing initiatives, helping to execute strategies that strengthen the brand and support revenue growth. This role is ideal for a graduate or a professional with 1-2 years of experience in marketing. While mentored by senior leaders, the successful candidate will be encouraged to take ownership of responsibilities and proactively contribute to business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Coordination: Assist in coordinating sales-related activities, including reporting, lead tracking, and CRM updates (Salesforce).
2. Customer Engagement: Provide customer service support, including responding to inquiries and coordinating follow-ups.
3. Marketing & Promotions: Assist with promotional activities, trade shows, and industry events.
4. Website & Content Management: Regularly update the company website, create relevant blog content, and ensure consistency across corporate channels.
5. Social Media & Digital Marketing: Support webinar setup, content sharing on LinkedIn, and other digital marketing activities.
6. Internal Marketing Communications: Help manage internal communication regarding the marketing plan and associated activities.
7. Event Planning & Logistics: Support the planning and execution of events, including scheduling and logistics.
8. Salesforce & Data Management: Upload leads, track campaigns, and monitor Salesforce user groups for sales team opportunities.
9. Administrative Support: Assist with sales team administrative tasks, such as travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, and handling expense reports. Although our Sales Team should be self-sufficient, they may need some guidance!

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

1. 1-2 years of experience in a marketing role (B2B experience preferred).
2. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
4. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
5. Organised, proactive, and able to handle multiple responsibilities.
6. Experience in LinkedIn, email marketing, and basic website management.
7. Attention to detail with the ability to manage tasks accurately.

Desirable:

1. Degree-level education in marketing or a related field.
2. Experience in the technology, data, or consulting industries.
3. Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar CRM tools.
4. Knowledge of SEO and website analytics.
5. Experience using design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary based on experience and working hours.
2. A dynamic role within a growing business with a strong market position.
3. Hands-on experience working closely with senior leadership and industry experts.
4. A flexible, supportive, and collaborative company culture.
5. Laptop and mobile phone provided.
6. Nest statutory pension scheme.

How to Apply

If you're a proactive and creative marketing professional looking to make an impact in a fast-growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Whilst we appreciate initiative, we will put all applications through a Generative AI checker, so we'd love to hear your authentic voice in your application.

Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal' also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.

We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to current circumstances, this is not always possible. If you haven't received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion.