Overview of the role
An exciting new opportunity to join the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety. The successful applicant will be trained to play an active part in the marketing team.
Personal qualities:
- Able to commute reliably to the office or remote client locations and to work hours required to meet the demands of the role outside the norm on occasion when required.
- Must have a clean (or near clean) driving licence.
- Self-motivated with a desire to succeed.
- Interested in Creative Design, Writing, and Marketing
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines and other time pressures
- Organised and methodical with high levels of attention to detail
Specific job skills
Marketing/Copywriting background with experience is preferable, ideally supported by formal marketing qualifications from a recognised body (e.g. CIM).
Computer skills
Must have excellent IT competency and computer literacy, particularly in the following:
- Microsoft Office 2000 or later: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- WordPress
- Email marketing software
- Social media and management platforms
- Competent to use the internet for research and data acquisition
Literacy and numeracy
Excellent literacy and numeracy are required. Must be able to manage project costs and work to a budget. Results-driven with the ability to analyse and understand ROI.
Business skills
Preferably experience in all marketing elements. Must be able to understand the features and benefits of our products, services, and activities and be able to translate them into effective marketing campaigns and content.
Must be able to analyse company information and use it to shape marketing activity. Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator and be able to communicate effectively to both internal and external customers along with external design agencies.
Duties and responsibilities
- To assist in all marketing activities as part of the marketing team
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns per the overall marketing plan and objectives
- Planning, design, production, and analysis of the impact of the following:
- Advertising
- E-Shots
- Newsletters
- Exhibitions and Events
- PR (Press releases, Articles, Blogs, and Case studies)
- Literature
- POS and Merchandise
- Website
- Social Media
- Video and Animation
- Work with and manage external agencies
- Production and issue of internal company presentations
This list is not exhaustive. The successful applicant may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management.
What we’re looking for from you
- Passion and enthusiasm with the ability to embrace change and take pride in your work
- Team player with a positive attitude who will support colleagues to achieve our shared vision
- To be open and honest whilst being respectful and genuine with yourself and your colleagues, creating a trusting working environment
- Must take responsibility for own actions, deliver on promises, and lead by example at every level of the business
- Be able to work collaboratively, sharing your knowledge whilst being open-minded, learning from your mistakes, and speaking up when you need help
- Interested in making a difference in the communities we serve, sharing best practice, and educating our audiences to create a better understanding of home life safety
To find out more about this role please contact Alex Garmston via e-mail alex.garmston@aico.co.uk or telephone 01691 664100.
To apply please send your C.V. and a covering letter to alex.garmston@aico.co.uk by 31st of May 2024.
We reserve the right to adjust the closing date if we deem appropriate or receive sufficient applicants.
