Product Marketing Apprentice

Deta Electrical; Chalton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic electrical company in Chalton is seeking a motivated Product Marketing Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in product marketing. You will collaborate with design and commercial teams to develop and promote products. Key responsibilities include executing product launch plans, conducting market research, and maintaining the image library. Candidates should have a passion for marketing and strong communication skills. This role offers structured training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship training

Opportunity to work on real projects

Career development support

Inclusive and creative working environment

Qualifications

• Passion for marketing, branding, and consumer products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and execution of product launch plans.
• Support market research activities.
• Help develop product positioning and packaging.
• Conduct product photography and editing.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics.

Skills

Passion for marketing

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Creative mindset

Ability to work collaboratively

Familiarity with graphic design tools

Basic knowledge of photography

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs or A-Levels

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and creative Product Marketing Apprentice to join our Buying and Product Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product marketing, working closely with packaging, design, and commercial teams to support the development and promotion of our product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and execution of product launch plans.
• Support market research activities to gain a deeper understanding of customer needs, competitor offerings, and industry trends.
• Help develop product positioning, messaging, and product packaging.
• Collaborate with the design and content teams to produce product imagery (e.g., for brochures, web content, social media posts).
• Conduct product photography and editing for use in both printed and digital media, including internal and customer websites.
• Monitor campaign performance and assist Product Managers in understanding key metrics.
• Maintain the image library.
• Create packaging specification documents to align with the needs of the company and its customers, and to share with suppliers.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas to improve product visibility and customer engagement.
• Support the Packaging Specialist in meeting sustainable packaging objectives and gathering supporting evidence from factories.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for marketing, branding, and consumer products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of photography and image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign or Illustrator) is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) or A-Levels (or equivalent) qualifications preferred.

What We Offer

• Structured apprenticeship training and mentoring.
• Opportunity to work on real projects and make a meaningful impact.
• Career development support and potential for progression.
• A friendly, inclusive, and creative working environment.