Marketing Executive

Well known and fast growing business based in the Bury area requires a Marketing Assistant. Reporting to the Marketing Manager this role will offer the right candidate the opportunity for progression and development within a motivated and high achieving business.

Duties of the role will include:

• Support the Marketing Manager on any marketing campaigns, taking the lead in a selection of campaigns i.e. seasonal promotions, product launches
• Manage the company’s social media profiles and presences, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and any additional channels that may be deemed relevant
• Using templates, create a multitude of online and offline marketing collateral, adapting the templates when necessary
• Support the Marketing Manager on event planning and execution
• With strong experience in Word, Excel and PowerPoint you will be expected to support the business to create marketing collateral on an ad hoc basis and within tight timelines
• Contribute to the yearly content plan by writing blogs and proactively searching for new content ideas relevant to the energy industry
• Publish weekly blogs and share on social media written by People, Marketing or Regulations Teams
• Support the Marketing Manager with proofing, ensuring every piece of work sent out by the marketing team is to the best standard possible
• Take the lead on Google/Trustpilot reviews and create internal initiatives to boost them on a yearly basis
• Support on internal marketing campaigns, including charity support and fundraising activities
• Conduct monthly reports on social media and website activity and regularly suggest improvements to the Marketing Manager

Desired personal attributes

• Experience with email marketing (mail merge and Mailchimp)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to proofread at a high level
• Proactive, dedicated, self-motivated and eager to learn
• Desire to take ownership in your own work and time management
• Passionate about branding and style, using the company Brand Guidelines and Content & Style Guide to ensure consistency in all marketing materials
• Highly organised with good time management
• Willingness to adapt to change and juggle multiple priorities

Advantageous skills / qualifications

• A marketing-related degree including English/CIM qualification
• Knowledge of Adobe packages - Photoshop/InDesign
• Industry experience (training will be provided the for the right candidate)
• Proficiency in web analytics software and keyword tools
• Experience with Google Analytics, SEO analysis and optimisation

In return this role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to progress and develop within this motivated team. An excellent package is also offered with this role.