18 Feb We’re Hiring!
Product of the Year is looking for a bright, self-motivated Marketing Co-ordinator to join our expanding marketing team. Responsibilities would include writing marketing, digital, and social media copy, researching new products and trends, and assisting the marketing team through their day-to-day activities, alongside general administrative and management duties. The ideal candidate would be a hard-working self-starter capable of turning their hand to a variety of tasks, whether it’s helping run our star-studded annual awards show or liaise with our media partners to run Product of the Year competitions.
Job Description
Job Title: Marketing Co-ordinator
Reports to: Managing Director
Salary: Depending on candidate
Holidays: 20 days per annum + bank holidays (plus office closed over Christmas)
Location: Central London
Specification
We are looking for a confident, motivated Marketing Co-ordinator to support the Marketing team at Product of the Year and contribute to the continued growth and development of the organisation. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a good level of computer literacy. Marketing or PR experience is not required but some office experience would be helpful.
The Marketing Co-ordinator would be capable of working independently on their own initiative, as well as able to be a key team player. They are to be involved in all aspects of sales, marketing, and PR within the business. Our team is small but dedicated, where everyone is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get involved with all aspects of the business. This is an ideal position for someone looking to move into marketing, advertising, or PR, as your responsibilities would be very varied and you would have the opportunity to work across many different sectors.
Key responsibilities
Sales & Marketing
- Write sales and marketing copy to assist the Product of the Year sales cycle, including sales emails, e-newsletters, and brochures
- Liaise with external designers and agencies for printing marketing material
- Update and maintain database, and ensuring mailing lists are kept up to date
- Research new products and contact relevant manufacturers in relation to entering Product of the Year
- Support the marketing team with creating and maintaining client relationships throughout the year, especially in sales period
- Maintain and update the WordPress website, upload company assets, and liaise with designers to create digital content
- Assist with developing a social media plan and work with the marketing team to create social media content across all channels
PR
- Support the team in running a smooth Jury Day in September – an event for journalists and industry professionals to view all the entered products.
- Maintain and develop relationships with Product of the Year’s media partners, including The Sun, TI Media (Woman’s Own, Woman, Woman’s Weekly, Now), and Netmums.
- Set up and fulfil consumer competitions to win a Product of the Year goody bag, and liaise with competition winners
- Support the team in organising and running the annual awards show every January – a star-studded event for all Product of the Year winners with attendees from P&G, Unilever, Mars, Nestle, and many more
General Administration
- Phone management
- Postroom management
- Company expenses management
- Log purchase invoices and update spreadsheets
- Create and process sales invoices
- Any other administrative duties as deemed appropriate by the Managing Director
Apply with CV and covering letter to Helga Slater, productoftheyearuk@gmail.com, by Friday 1st March 2019.