marketing support executive RKRNXHKYGA

12 Days left CLOSING DATE: 19/06/2016

Volcano City

Marketing Support Executive

7 Application(s) to date

HNC, HND, Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 19/06/2016
Skill:: Marketing market research and PR
Region:: Edinburgh and Lothians
Salary: £17,000
Length:: 12 months
Ref code: RKRNXHKYGA

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Placement summary

Volcano City are a niche digital technology company specialising in live and ondemand video services to a range of blue chip international organisations. We are currently looking for a talented graduate to undertake a Sales and Marketing themed project which will see you deploying your skills across both divisions of the company. Based in Edinburgh, this is a 12 month placement and our ideal candidate will have boundless enthusiasm and excellent ideas to help make the most of this exciting opportunity.

Job description

Project Description

As part of our international business growth strategy you will be in a leading position to make tactical enhancements in our B2B capabilities. Deploying your skills and knowledge in across multiple approaches, from direct marketing to cutting-edge social media channels, you will also be able to learn from the leadership and expertise of the international marketing expert you will be working alongside.

Placement Objectives

Assist in the development and execution of an international marketing plan
Increase brand awareness and sales to meet the company's expansion goals
Measure and refine our content marketing plan

Role Description

Main Tasks:

Communicate marketing and advertising opportunities available to the sales team
Check all sales orders, chasing copy and proof reading adverts
Provide graduate level support to marketing team and help implement marketing plan
Provide sales team with potential lead information and market information
Work with the marketing manager on selected projects
Maintain content and copy within marketing materials
Monitor, log and produce daily and monthly activity figures
Develop and implement a realistic plan to increase leads and sales
Devise and implement social media recruitment campaign to grow interest in all services
Support sales generation on special projects
Generate sales presentations
Provide ad hoc and pre determined reports
Participate at all sales meetings, training programmes, events and exhibitions
Work alongside the sales director on other projects as required

Qualifications

HND or degree in a relevant subject such as marketing or business. We will accept applications from graduates with any background but you must possess all of the essential skills as described in the advert.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Outstanding communication capabilities both written and verbal
Great eye for detail
IT literate, with particular focus on Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Up to date with the main Social Media platforms and channels
Highly organised
Proactive approach to managing tasks
Established interpersonal skills
Effective relationship builder
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

Previous experience of a similar marketing/advertising/PR role
Keen to pursue a career in sales & marketing
An interest in technology
Production or Design skills

Benefits

Company benefits

This is a fantastic role for a candidate who wants to be given an increasing degree of responsibility and take their career to the next stage.

You will receive a rarely available opportunity to work within a fast paced growing digital technology company. You will be given full training, support, career opportunities and backup.

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn Group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Location: Edinburgh

Planned interview date: 22/06/2016

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 1st July 2016

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