Marketing Assistant - Year Placement

targetjobs UK; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Cheltenham seeks a proactive Year-In-Industry student to support event coordination and marketing projects within their team. The role involves taking ownership of Space 100, ensuring smooth operations for meetings and events. Ideal candidates should be studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree and possess strong organisational and communication skills. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence in customer service, offering a hybrid work model and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Career growth and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Studying for a Bachelor’s Degree relevant to marketing or events.
• Excellent attention to detail and hardworking.
• Ability to motivate self and others under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Space 100 events and meetings.
• Liaise with teams to ensure event requirements are met.
• Research suppliers and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

3 A levels

Job description

Work Mode & Location

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Cheltenham

Undergraduate Opportunity

Designing award‑winning products for our market‑leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup – is our lifeblood. We focus on investment in the best technology and resources available, and on each individual. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone for our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward‑focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people.

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Year‑In‑Industry student to join our Marketing team and take ownership of Space 100, our on‑site meeting and events area.

This hands‑on role blends event coordination with marketing project support, offering a unique opportunity to gain real‑world experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Event Coordination

• Day‑to‑day running of Space 100; act as the first point of contact
• Coordinate Space 100 calendar and meeting areas
• Ensure all Space 100 equipment and appliances are fully functioning daily, engaging with service providers where required for repairs or fulfilment of service contracts
• Work with facilities team to ensure Space 100 is always clean and tidy, and any repairs are dealt with in a timely manner
• Liaise with internal teams and departments to find out their exact meeting & event requirements
• Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)
• Research suppliers and contractors, negotiate prices and hire, working with the Procurement team
• Manage and coordinate all event logistics
• Liaise with the marketing team to publicise and promote events
• Manage all pre‑event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs
• Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget
• Give full briefings to relevant parties
• Organise car parking, security and first aid, and the booking in of any guests to the site
• Ensure insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed
• Work with EHS to manage RAMs for events
• Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently
• Produce post‑event evaluation to inform future events
• Research opportunities for new events

Marketing Skills & Requirements

• Collection and organisation of data
• Perform competitor analysis and track key market insights/information
• Undertake customer analysis to contribute to the route‑to‑market strategy
• Analyse data using appropriate tools
• Perform market analysis to identify new opportunities and collaborate with design and engineering to identify future product development needs
• Create design briefs for product‑focused content creation
• Collaborate with Marketing colleagues to create promotional material
• Category management to drive sales/profitability of current product portfolio
• Presentation of findings in a clear and concise manner
• Create internal presentations
• Present to individuals or small functional groups
• Develop knowledge in business situations and Kohler Co. policies and procedures leading to career advancement

Management of Self

• Ability to work for extended periods alone
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach
• Possess strong administrative and IT skills
• Demonstrate self‑motivation and enthusiasm
• Possess excellent time‑management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Proven project management experience
• Problem‑solving skills and diplomacy
• Understand own strengths and development areas
• Understand personal performance expectations and how these may impact the team

Management of Others

• Basic awareness of other people's personality traits and working styles
• Contribute ideas in a way that is respectful and understanding of individual experience and knowledge
• Openly works within a team and collaborates with others to deliver results
• Is trusted and valued by peers and colleagues
• Gives and receives candid feedback throughout the team

Qualifications

• 3 A levels as a minimum
• Studying for a Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in a related discipline
• Excellent organisational skills, be hardworking, creative and tenacious
• Ability to motivate yourself and others to achieve the highest standards when working under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers
• Ability to manage, communicate and execute detailed plans.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

EEO Statement

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.