Marketing Assistant Recruitment Information

Overview

This is a varied role, involving researching, communicating, organising and administrating across the marketing spectrum from PR to SEO. We’re looking for a great organiser with excellent communication skills, the ability to handle varied tasks under pressure, and the motivation/intelligence to learn. Some experience of working within a marketing environment is preferred, though we will consider candidates who have experience in other administrative roles. An interest in health, fitness and online/offline media would be an advantage.

Job Description

Purpose of Job

To provide high quality, timely, administrative and organisational support to the marketing management team in the areas of research, communications, reporting and resourcing.

Responsibilities

Organising, maintaining and updating marketing filing systems, contact lists, calendars, schedules and diaries
Taking notes and producing appropriate documentation (e.g. minutes, action lists, schedules) for marketing project meetings
Compiling and producing a variety of marketing/sales reports for use internally and/or externally
Handling communications with partners, customers and potential customers on special projects in conjunction with the project’s manager
Researching and reporting on partnership/marketing opportunities, competitors and other areas of interest to the marketing team.
Researching costs and compiling budget estimates for marketing projects
Preparing presentation/publicity material and compiling/sending marketing/PR materials
Researching, reporting on and communicating with suppliers for health and fitness products and marketing materials
Organising for and attending external conferences, meetings and exhibitions

Essential Skills and Qualities Needed

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and administration skills
Ability to produce good quality, accurate documents using Microsoft Word and Excel, including tables, graphs and charts
Ability to carry out in-depth research on the internet and distinguish between reliable/unreliable information/sources
Ability to handle a variety of tasks, across multiple projects whilst maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
Ability to handle pressure without quality/quantity of work being adversely affected
Ability to contribute positively, thoughtfully, and confidently in team meetings and in discussions with other staff

Training and Development

Training will be provided in the areas necessary for fulfilling this job role. We are a small, fast-growing company so, depending on skills, aptitudes, interests and performance there will be opportunities to develop into more specialist/senior areas of marketing.

Working Hours & Pay

This is a full time position, normally a 37.5 hour week/7.5 hour day starting between 8am and 10am and ending between 4pm and 6pm. On rare occasions it may be necessary to start earlier or work later than these times.

Starting salary will be £12-15,000pa, depending on your skills and experience, with a review after 6 months.

Annual leave will be 20 days plus normal UK public holidays.

How to Apply

Send Your CV, with a hand-written covering letter stating the position you are applying for, to Kerrie Pateman, Weight Loss Resources Ltd, 29 Metro Centre, Welbeck Way, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7UH.

Please read background information before applying

The closing date for application is Monday 8th June 2009.

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