Graduate Software Developer/Digital Marketing Executive

Location
Manchester
Salary
£17000 per annum
Posted
28 Nov 2014
Closes
12 Dec 2014
Ref
AAJ-10641
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Software Developer/Digital Marketing Executive to join a privately owned print management and specialist-mailing house, based in Manchester. Earning £17,000 per annum, the successful Software Developer/Digital Marketing Executive will join the company’s small and supportive team to play an integral role in IT, and the digital aspect of the business.

With 25 years experience in the direct mail sector, this company is best place to handle every part of a direct marketing campaign from data to design, to print and delivery. This role has a focus on the data management and the software programming of the in-house equipment. With excellent support and training this role offers the opportunity to learn how to plan and implement effective marketing campaigns, monitor and report on their effectiveness and to develop your skills as a marketer at a successful company that is going through a very exciting period of expansion. Core responsibilities will include:

• Provide software development skills to the business.
• Assist in the development of an e-marketing framework
• Assist with the management of a range of offline and online marketing channels such as: magazines; press; online display; inserts; direct mail; affiliate marketing; outdoor; sampling
• Making sure that all team data reporting systems are always up to date
• Developing and maintaining performance reports
• Delivering campaign reports and summaries
• Liaising with various third party contacts and affiliates on a daily basis
• Proofing creative before it goes live
• Setting up codes for new campaigns
• Monitoring the performance of live campaigns and providing regular feedback to key stakeholders
• Assessing opportunities and enquiries that come in
• Exploring potential new digital channels

If you’re a recent graduate looking to get into a well rounded role, which includes software development and digital marketing, or someone with a couple of years experience within a media environment and you think you have what it takes to thrive in a small, fast-paced environment then we would love to hear from you. Key skills and experience:

• Knowledge of C# or ASP.net
• A proven record of working with XHTML, HTML, CSS, XML, jQuerty and Javascript.
• And understanding of Adobe CS6 Suite and Photoshop.
• Highly numerate with the ability to understand and interpret data and KPIs
• Hunger to learn, with the ability to learn quickly
• Driven, with a proactive approach to roll your sleeves up and get involved.
• Strong communicator who is able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Keen eye for detail
• High standards of delivery
• Understanding or experience of media / media planning preferable but not essential

To apply, please submit a covering letter in addition to your CV, documenting what makes you perfect for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!