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Role: Graduate Marketing and Events Coordinator Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to 30,000 dependent on experience Location: Solihull B91 Benefits: 35 days holiday including Bank Holidays, private healthcare, pension scheme and free parking We are working on behalf of an established brand who are looking to recruit a Graduate Marketing and Events Coordinator to work in collaboration with their Business Development Manager and Senior leadership team to align marketing efforts with their ambitious commercial growth objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an established brand and help shape their marketing strategy. The business is growing, and this would be an incredible opportunity to carve your career with them long term. As a Marketing and Events Coordinator, you will be predominately focused on raising brand awareness! You will be responsible for developing and executing digital campaigns that increase brand visibility on social media, develop brand communications, produce engaging content, maintain momentum with e-marketing campaigns to existing customers, produce marketing materials and prepare for the BDM to attend networking events, as well as hosting their own events for industry colleagues. The successful candidate will be degree educated or equivalent in Marketing, with demonstrable experience in a similar Marketing Assistant or Events Coordinator position. Please note this is a full time office based role in Solihull town centre! Role and responsibilities: As a Graduate Marketing and Events Coordinator you will be responsible for raising brand awareness through social media and events You will have day to day responsibility for the company social media accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Creatively and proactively plan social media calendars, draft copy, create assets, post and manage replies and DMs Deliver creative vision for social media advertising Work alongside third-party providers managing paid activity and data as well as monitor return on investment Produce branded print and digital materials for events Develop new marketing initiatives to raise the profile and awareness of the brand working closely with the BDM Create industry leading events such as evening lectures, breakfast briefings and webinars for industry colleagues Manage the end-to-end logistics including venues, invites, guest lists, liaising with speakers, paperwork, catering, on-the-day set up, and post-even feedback Assist in the production of graphics, images, videos as required. Any other marketing activities as required by the business Skills and experience required: Degree educated or equivalent with in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, Business or similar subjects Proven demonstrable experience in a similar marketing or events role Excellent copywriting, editing, and content creation skills Experience using Adobe and Canva essential Highly organised with excellent communication skills Self starter, motivated and enthusiastic nature Ability to work collaboratively across teams Creative thinker with a customer focused nature Benefits 35 days holiday including Bank Holidays Private healthcare Discount on company services Pension scheme Free parking If you have the relevant skills and experience, and actively seeking a new position with a brand as a Graduate Marketing and Events Coordinator then please apply today!

Role: Sales and Marketing Manager Location: Birmingham Business Park B37 (3 days) home (2 days) Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to 42,000 Benefits: Up to 10% company bonus potential, 7% employer pension, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, private medical insurance, life assurance x4 salary and health insurance We are supporting our client to recruit a creative and experienced Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager. As the Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for creating marketing strategies and engaging with external digital marketing partners to deliver, conversion of inbound enquiries, supporting outbound lead generation, managing tenders, producing internal and external comms, promoting publications to increase revenue potential amongst new and existing clients. You will work closely alongside the Business Development Manager, Sales and Marketing Director as well as Consultants to deliver on company strategic growth goals and enhance client service offering. The successful candidate will have a proven B2B track record in a similar Sales and Marketing position. You will be proactive in coordinating marketing campaigns, managing pipeline conversion for both inbound and outbound sales activities, prioritising cold verus warm leads, planning and executing follow ups, accurately maintaining the CRM (Salesforce) and recognising opportunities for growth based on market knowledge. Role and responsibilities: As Sales and Marketing Manager you will be responsible for all inbound sales conversion, supporting with outbound sales conversion, developing marketing campaigns and maximising growth opportunities Create engaging marketing content for paid and organic posts across multi-channels Working closely with external digital marketing agencies to ensure consistency of messaging Develop internal and external communication methods Track campaign performance and monitor return on investment Responsibility for all inbound sales enquiries and respond with value propositions Support the BDM on outbound sales activity, identifying new opportunities through proactive engagement and engaging with new and existing clients to cross sell Lead on promoting publication sales, manage promotional calendars and maintain adequate stock levels to meet demands Closely manage the full sales cycle, from inbound enquiry qualification through to proposal development and tenders Identify cross sell opportunities between internal services Responsible for accurately managing the sales pipeline in the CRM (Salesforce) ensuring all leads recorded and progress is tracked to support forecasting Work with internal colleagues within Finance, Operations as well as external colleagues Update the Sales and Marketing Director on regular sales activities and target delivery Skills and experience required: Proven demonstrable experience in B2B marketing or sales within the automotive or manufacturing sector desirable Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organisational and time management skills Strong commercial acumen with experience managing sales data and pipelines (preferably Salesforce) Positive, self-motivated, and proactive attitude As a Sales and Marketing Manager, your working pattern will be hybrid, but for the initial month you will be full time office based. If you have the relevant skills and experience and seeking an exciting Sales and Marketing role then please click to apply.