Sales and Marketing Apprentice

  • Location: Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4RZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary:
  • Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Ref: VAC-00393
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2020
  • Start Date: 10/08/2020
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 36 hours per week

Brief Description

Our client is looking for a motivated apprentice to work within their Sales & Marketing department. The role will be overseen by their Recruitment & Marketing Director.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role, you ideally will hold a C/4 grade for both GCSE Maths & English, and in three or four other subjects at least. You ideally will have gained a GCSE/BTEC/A Level in Business Studies/Marketing. You should have a GCSE, BTEC or A Level in Business Studies, Media or Marketing.

Personal Qualities

The company require a personable, bright, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and to build a career in technology. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highly self-motivating, can-do attitude and who isn?t afraid to ask questions.

Skills Required

? You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills and a brilliant telephone manner.
? You will be willing to work hard and eager to learn.
? You will be confident and professional, creative and resourceful.
? You will have knowledge of social media and an interest in digital marketing.
? You will have excellent verbal communication skills
? You will be ambitious and keen to embrace new challenges, with a healthy attitude towards risk.
? You must be personable! There will be a considerable amount of time in the role spent with people so the ideal candidate will be outgoing and bubbly.

Training to be Provided

You will be enrolled onto the Digital Marketing Apprenticeship and work towards gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 Digital Marketing Diploma. You will also have the opportunity to learn specific skills in SEO and Google Ads, LinkedIn, Hootsuite and Google analytics. You will also a achieve the Google Academy IQ certifications. 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

Once the apprentice has completed their course, the employer will look to progress them into the Sales & Marketing team.

Vacancy Detail

There are various elements to the role including sales, social media and marketing. Full training will be provided however the ideal candidate will have some knowledge of or passion for tech.

Job Role
The company require a proactive and aspiring digital marketing apprentice. This is a brilliant opportunity for an apprentice to be involved in helping to manage several social media accounts, generating engaging content, assisting with marketing campaigns, marketing support and other exciting projects!
As a Sales & Marketing Apprentice your main role and responsibilities may include:
? Company website - You will be assisting in updating and rebranding the company website.
? Flyers and campaigns - You will be sending marketing communications to existing and new clients.
? Strategy - You will be assisting with creating the marketing strategy and will plan and create key objectives.
? Business Support - You will support the business in growth through marketing.
? Social Media - You will assist with the company?s social media channels (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, etc.)
? Content, Email Marketing & Website - You will proactively manage the company?s website, produce email campaigns and other marketing materials.
? Blogging - You will assist with the creation of blogs and other industry-relevant articles to increase online presence
? Analysis and Reporting - You will create reports on uptake, using reporting tools such as Google Analytics and Facebook Insights.
? Sales - Assisting the team with sales enquiries and tasks contributing towards new and returning business, amongst other things such as fact finding, sales admin and pre-sales.

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 marketing sector.

About the Company
About the Company
Our client is a forward thinking, proactive and flexible company that provides managed IT services for schools, academies and multi academy trusts in the primary, secondary and independent sector. Working solely within the education sector, they have gained a unique insight into schools and are now one of the largest IT Managed Service providers in Surrey, with a growing number of schools within the London Boroughs and surrounding areas.
Young and upcoming, the company has a fantastic work/social balance. The office has a casual dress code and there are regular incentives for colleagues. Once the apprentice has completed their course, the employer will look to progress them into the Sales & Marketing team.

Other Information

Location - Hersham, KT12
Wage = ?175 per week
Working hours: 36 hours per week to be worked from Monday to Friday, between 8am ? 4pm

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