Sales and Marketing Executive - RECENTLY FILLED

Aspire Jobs; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Christchurch is seeking a Sales and Marketing Executive on a 1-year fixed-term contract, potentially leading to a permanent position. This role involves generating leads, managing marketing initiatives, and requires strong communication skills. Ideal for a graduate or someone with a passion for luxury brands, this position offers a dynamic work environment with flexible hours.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Pension - 5% Employer and 5% Employee contributions

Life Assurance

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday

Long Service Awards

Share Scheme

Cycle to Work

Social events throughout the year

Free parking

Qualifications

• Graduate or individual with innovative marketing ideas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including CRM experience.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and generate new business leads and meetings for the sales team globally.
• Conduct industry and trend research for marketing materials.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Sales Skills

Marketing Skills

CRM Experience

Proactivity

Education

Graduate

Job description

Sales and Marketing Executive - RECENTLY FILLED

Job Summary

Location: Christchurch with flexible working

Hours: 8.30am – 5pm Mon-Fri

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Pension - 5% Employer and 5% Employee contributions
• Life Assurance
• Holidays - 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays per year. Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
• Long Service Awards
• Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Social events throughout the year
• Free parking

Aspire Jobs is working exclusively with our client, a well-established company based in Christchurch, recruiting for a Sales and Marketing Executive on a 1-year fixed-term contract. This role may lead to a permanent position.

This opportunity is suitable for a graduate or someone with innovative marketing ideas seeking to move into sales. Responsibilities include targeting luxury brands, opening doors, qualifying leads, and generating marketing ideas and collateral. You will manage the company's LinkedIn page, send samples to potential buyers, and follow up on contacts.

The role involves approximately 50% sales follow-up and 50% marketing development. It is focused on targeted direct marketing, working closely with directors, and may include attending pitches in London. This is not a social media marketing role and involves minimal design work.

Some in-house events for potential buyers are expected, requiring excellent communication skills across phone, face-to-face, and email interactions.

The successful Sales and Marketing Executive will

• Be driven and passionate
• Be tenacious and resilient
• Be confident in making appointment-setting calls
• Potentially attend pitches with the BD Director in London
• Be energetic
• Have an allegiance to luxury retail brands
• Possess good IT skills, including CRM experience
• Understand the new business sales process
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be well-organized with strong time management and planning skills
• Be proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated

Job Description

Job Duties

Sales & Lead Generation:

• Qualify and generate new business leads and meetings for the sales team globally
• Follow up promptly on leads from calls, emails, and visits
• Engage with potential customers confidently about their services

Marketing & Content Support:

• Conduct industry and trend research for marketing materials
• Create compelling pitch decks and proposals
• Support marketing campaigns and contribute content for channels

CRM & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate CRM records
• Research potential markets and opportunities
• Perform competitor analysis