Marketing Assistant

Job Description

About DistrelecDistrelec is one of Europes leading technical components distributors. Founded over 50 years ago in Switzerland, growth over recent years has made the Distrelec Group a leading distributor for electronics, automation, and measurement technology. With expertcolleagues based throughout the European countries in which we operate, we are a truly diverse organisation which serves a global, ever-growing customer base.About the Marketing Assistant position:Join our fantastic marketing team to develop and deliver exceptional localised marketing plans to countries around the world.This position will work with our Campaign Manager within our expert, Manchester-based marketing team to create, organise, co-ordinate and deliver marketing efforts and promotional events for Distrelecs ever-expanding product range and services.As a newly created role, were looking for someone with drive and ambition who can bring ideas, confidence and a naturally collaborative mindset. Were looking for the Marketing Assistant to understand marketing campaign results and support with the projectmanagement of localisation processes and workflows.Day to day responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the creation and execution of local marketing plans in close collaboration with Regional Sales Managers
• Helping organise and coordinate marketing and promotional events including conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows
• Monitoring marketing campaigns progress and results; gathering data to help improve performance
• Supporting in the project management of localisation workflows to ensure localised marketing assets are delivered on time
• Conducting market research to identify the target audiences needs, competition, and trends to help create marketing strategies and plans
• Delivering graphic, written, or verbal presentations and reports of findings, statistics, and insights
• Assisting in creating and updating content on multiple digital platforms including our websites, social media accounts, blogs and emails

Essential experience and skills were looking for:

• Demonstrable professional experience in a similar marketing role
• A passion for being best-in-class for customer experience in the e-commerce and/or B2B space
• Excellent team working skills, ability to manage own workload and tenacious attention to detail
• Active listening to stakeholder issues and strong at identifying opportunities and recommending solutions for challenges
• Excited about working in a cross functional environment
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• C1 Effective Operational Proficiency or Advanced English Language Skills

Experience and skills wed love to see:

• Experience in B2B marketing
• Knowledge of electronic components and industrial applications
• Knowledge of e-commerce
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
• Awareness of cultural differences and language appropriateness
• Additional European language(s) skills are a distinct advantage

Most importantly, we offer:

• Remote, hybrid working with up to three days in our unique Manchester City centre office and flexible working hours with the option to work from home on days that suit you best
• Salary of £20,000 to £24,000
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal development plans and tailored career paths
• Great office environment with a pool table and games room, free tea, Nespresso coffee and fresh fruit
• Benefits including life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, restaurant card, gym discounts, online learning, shopping discounts, savings on everyday healthcare expenses (dentist, opticians, prescriptions),and more
• Access to medical support services such as online GP appointments, medical second opinions and mental health support, and a 24/7 helpline providing support on issues such as health, money and work

Diversity and InclusionTo be engaged, you must feel included and valued. We strive to build and nurture an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and practices,flexible working arrangements, employee engagement forums and office facilities and services to support employees from different backgrounds. We truly believe that diversity and inclusion fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customer and thecommunities we serve.

Keyskills :
B2BE-commerceMarketingMarketing CampaignsLocalization