Sales and Marketing Apprentice
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Location: Uxbridge, UB8 1LU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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Ref: VAC-00366
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Application Deadline Date: 20/03/2020
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Start Date: 30/03/2020
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37.5 hours
Brief Description
Intequal, in partnership with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Programme, are offering this exciting opportunity to embark on a career as a Sales & Marketing Apprentice.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you must have at least a C grade in both GCSE Maths & English, and in three or four other subjects at least. You should have a qualification in ICT and/or a creative medium such as Graphic Design, Art or Media/Marketing or possibly Business Studies.
Personal Qualities
The company require a bright, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and to build a career. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highly self-motivating, can-do attitude from someone who isn?t afraid to ask questions and is a real team player.
Skills Required
? You will be highly organised, confident and professional, with fantastic attention to detail.
? You will have excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and a brilliant telephone manner.
? You will be willing to work hard and eager to learn.
? You will be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
? You will be able to work to deadlines and under your own initiative.
? You will be ambitious and keen to embrace new challenges, with a healthy attitude towards risk.
Training to be Provided
You will be enrolled onto the Microsoft Digital Marketing Apprenticeship and work towards gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 Digital Marketing Diploma. You will also have the opportunity to learn specific Microsoft skills in SEO and Google Ads, LinkedIn and Hootsuite. This apprenticeship is delivered remotely using a live virtual classroom and the very latest Microsoft Technologies. This apprenticeship teaches the fundamental core skills required for anybody looking to kick-start a career in the Digital Marketing Sector.
Future Prospects
This is a long-term investment, and for the right candidate there is the opportunity for career progression.
Vacancy Detail
You?ll learn and use skills that will support you in the start of your career, so if you?re organized and love to communicate, then this job is for you!
The company require a proactive individual to become a Sales & Marketing Apprentice, and who will be key in assisting with the running of a busy Sales department.
As a Digital Marketing Apprentice your main role and responsibilities will include:
? Working with a CRM system for data handling and database maintenance, including updating basic company data like addresses, but mainly sourcing new contacts from LinkedIn and updating existing contacts
? Using company websites and the Orbis platform to source company staff numbers
? Conducting telephone calls to companies to validate existing contacts or any other information
? Sending reports to companies on behalf of the Research Director & Manager
? Providing sample data and data counts to Sales for prospective clients
? Dealing with general ad-hoc administration duties
? Assisting the Sales team with support at events
? Some telesales including inviting contacts to events and confirming attendance, etc.
? Marketing assistance.
Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will receive Microsoft training and accreditation through blended learning. This combines online technical training within a virtual classroom, as well as real-world and practical experience with your employer. The certifications you gain are highly respected and globally recognised. The skills, knowledge and experience you will gain whilst on the programme are invaluable, giving you the best possible start in your professional career within the digital sector.
About the Company
The European specialists on channels to market, our employer is the leading provider of strategic business intelligence, news and analysis on the European IT marketplace and the primary channels which serve it. They offer digital marketing, premium news, market intelligence, surveys and digital supplements services.