Miles Platts is a customer focussed, world-leading manufacturer of precision, technical injection mouldings, bobbins and coil-formers for the electrical, electronics & automotive industries, supplying components to production facilities all around the world.
We have an immediate requirement for the new position of ‘Marketing & administration assistant’ at our manufacturing facilities in Blaby. Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role is key in delivering the Company’s marketing plans as well as providing administrative assistance in both the sales and accounts departments.
Key functions
In conjunction with the sales manager, running marketing campaigns to promote products & services to new and existing customers using email software, the company website & social media. Maintaining and adding contacts to the customer database. Working with our network of world-wide distributors to provide marketing campaigns in their geographical areas.
Creating and updating website content- news articles, new products, videos, twitter feed, generating followers, getting our content onto social media, SEO, website updates, new images & working with our website provider.
Organising aspects of trade shows, literature design and samples in line with active sales campaigns.
Literature design in conjunction with our external design house, exhibition media, datasheets, photographs, marketing material & product guide.
Work with other members of the sales & accounts team to provide ad-hoc and administrative functions as part of a busy office team.
Key Attributes
The successful candidate should be able to think on their own two feet, confident and enthusiastic in getting things done but also flexible to expect changes and react positively.
A capacity to handle many items at the same time, able to work to deadlines in a professional manner, dealing with customers and suppliers and within a sales & marketing background.
Understanding and adhering to documentation control systems.
Have a flexibility to transition from marketing to accounts to sales, providing sickness & holiday cover without a problem.
Key Qualifications
A marketing qualification would be advantageous. We’d expect a high degree of accuracy, numeracy and computer literacy. Spoken & written English to a high level is required for this role.
Other
Full time, permanent position. Monday to Friday, office based in Blaby LE8 4GZ.
Applications to Brian Hatley, Technical Sales Manager,
[email protected]