Graduate Leadership Programme - Field Marketing Executive

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary
23000.00 - 23000.00 GBP Annual + GBP23000/annum Plus company car + benefits
Posted
22 Sep 2016
Closes
07 Oct 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is a world-class leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professionals and industrial users in the DIY, repair and construction industries with annual sales of US$5.0 billion in 2015.

Their growth leads the home improvement and construction industries and they are totally committed to growing their portfolio of exceptional and powerful brands. They fuel their brands with a continuous stream of innovative, value-added, robust new products, which meet the specific needs of their customers.

They specialise in power tools, garden tools, and home care products.

Their consumer brands have built a solid and enviable reputation by developing a real knowledge of exactly what people need from their power tools, so that users can work more efficiently, safely and comfortably in their homes and gardens.

The Role:

They are currently looking to recruit a Graduate Field Marketing Executive to work with one of their brands covering the North East.

This role is entry to their graduate leadership programme which will last 12 months minimum and on completion will put you onto a fast track for opportunities in sales management, marketing and other functions, in the UK and internationally.

In your first role as Field Marketing Executive you can expect to carry out the following responsibilities.

Sell customers into the company brand at point of purchase.
Educate and train store staff to a high level.
Conduct hands on demonstrations to store staff and end users.
Deliver high impact merchandising.
Ensure Point of Sale Implementation.

Please note that this role has a working week of Wednesday - Sunday. This is compensated with a GBP1000 yearly allowance on top of your basic salary.

Qualifications:

•Good degree in Business, Marketing or other related subject (2.1 or 1st preferred)
•Any work experience in a sales, marketing or customer service role particularly in a related industry would be ideal but not essential
•Strong organisational skills
•Strong communication skills
•Ambitious
•Clean driving license
•Must be willing to work away from home some nights and weekends (agreed in advance)
•Able to work as part of a fast moving and growing team
•Self motivated and able to recognise new business opportunities
•Willing to travel within the UK
•Desire to pursue a career in a business development role