Marketing Specialist

Overview:

Our client, a globally recognised name in control components and industrial automation is looking for a marketing specialist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the entire marketing function across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee company Marketing function including the coordination with senior management to collate and communicate key messages, internally and externally.
• Develop and implement direct and indirect marketing campaigns to assist with new business creation and retention of existing business including social media and HTML emailers.
• Create and maintain all printed materials (brochures, technical documents, case studies, news stories, exhibition materials, merchandising displays) and communications (direct and social) in line with corporate branding.
• Monitor marketing budget and report monthly.
• Oversee event planning and delivery (including overseas events).
• Maintain and update key aspects of the website (product imagery, product assets, news story creation, case study creation).
• Oversee and maintain social media presence (LinkedIn etc).
• Liaise with key suppliers and partners.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mailchimp (inc. HTML coding), PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills are essential.
• Experience of using Magento eCommerce platform is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in relevant aspects and disciplines of marketing.
• A motivated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be presentable, professional and approachable.
• Creative, passionate, dedicated.
• Good sense of humour with a can do, solution focused attitude.
• Excellent written (copywriting) and verbal skills, attention to detail and pride in getting things right first time.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to multi-task as necessary.
• Experience of managing multiple projects concurrently and delivering projects within strict time deadlines and budget.
• Proven track record in effective communications on all levels, including social media.
• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Industry knowledge is highly desirable.
• Video production skills are highly desirable.