Sales and Marketing Analyst

Expleo; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Preston Office

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Healthcare options

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Expleo UK is seeking a Pre-Sales Executive to join our team in Preston. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in marketing, market research, and business development support.

You will support sales strategies with data-driven insights, identify prospects, and contribute to proposals. The role requires strong presentation and analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work independently within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Digital or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong presentation, analytical and research abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and business development teams with marketing materials and proposals.
• Identify prospects and collect data from multiple sources to inform strategy.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform decisions.
• Create dashboards and reports to share insights with leadership.

Skills

Presentation

Analytical

Research

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing/Digital

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM (Salesforce)

Data viz

Job description

Overview

At Expleo UK, we’re looking for a Pre-Sales Executive to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands‑on experience in marketing, market research, and business development support.

Responsibilities

• As a Pre-Sales Executive at Expleo UK, you’ll play a key role in supporting our sales and business development teams. Your work will help shape strategies, market our solutions to customers, identify opportunities, and drive growth. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
• Marketing Support – Supporting business development and sales team with co-ordination and creation of internal and external marketing materials including internal strategy documents, customer presentations and sales documents
• Prospect Identification & Data Collection – Gather and analyze data from multiple sources (LinkedIn, recruitment platforms, industry publications, CRM systems) to identify potential sales prospects and new business opportunities.
• Market Research & Trend Analysis – Conduct in-depth research to understand industry trends, emerging markets, and competitor positioning. Provide insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Reporting & Dashboard Creation – Design and generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present insights clearly to sales and leadership teams.
• Sales Strategy Support – Collaborate with sales teams to develop targeted strategies, support pitches with data-driven insights, and contribute to proposal development.
• Performance Analysis – Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, identifying patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with marketing, business development, and operations teams to align insights with broader organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Digital or related field / or equivalent work experience

Essential skills

• Strong presentation, analytical and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office inc. Excel and PowerPoint and basic data visualisation tools
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Desired skills

• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
• Knowledge of aerospace or engineering sectors

Experience

• Experience in marketing, business development support or sales analytics

What do I need before I apply

• This role requires legal authorisation to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Help shape sales strategies and identify growth opportunities through data‑driven insights
• Competitive Salary – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company benefits! Salary will be based on skills and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits – Optional healthcare, 25 days annual leave, pension plan, cycle-to-work scheme, gym flex membership, maternity and paternity pay
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and mentorship programs
• Hybrid Work – Flexible arrangements to suit your lifestyle / 3 days per week in our Preston Office
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and innovation

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive