Digital Marketing Apprentice - Trade

A bit about us

We may have started small, but we’ve always had very big ideas. We launched in 2001 and we just haven’t stopped; a years’ worth of achievements always seems more like three at AO.

Our customers are now our biggest advocates, and we’ve made millions of them happy. We’ve even launched in new territories throughout Europe. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves.

But, we’re determined to be the best electrical retailer in Europe, and for that, you need to be driven. We need to be bold enough to try new things, and smart enough to see them through. We need to care about people, and we always like to have a little fun as we do it.

More about the role

In this role, you will be joining the Trade Marketing Team – the department is responsible for managing the marketing relationships with our key manufacturer brands such as Samsung, LG and Dyson. This involves working with the brands to plan and coordinate large multi-channel marketing campaigns; often involving TV, social activity, online advertising and the creation of website content.

As we continue to grow on our mission to become the best electrical retailer in Europe, this department is vital to the success of ao.com. We are a sociable team that works with a number of different departments - providing you with the ability to get exposure to a wide variety of marketing specialisms, as well as an introduction to the commercial side of the business.

You will have the ability to develop skills in presenting, campaign creative development, media planning and campaign reporting.

Here's what you can expect to be doing

- Collating information and imagery from manufacturers to input into campaign briefs

- Running regular competitor research to pinpoint new developments and activity

- Communicating upcoming promotional activity with our Promotions & Merchandising teams

- Support in building campaign plans working with our in-house digital marketing teams

- Reviewing the onsite customer journey for key brands and product ranges, coming up with new ideas to test to optimise our campaigns

- Getting involved in department meetings around the business to understand the wider picture

A few things about you

- Confident and enjoy working with lots of people

- Knowledge of Power Point & Excel would be a huge advantage

- Be able to think of new ideas and not be afraid to share them

- Eager to learn and develop skills in Marketing

- Have excitement and passion for the company and role

- Ability to adapt to different tasks and see the bigger picture

Why choose AO?

This is no ordinary Apprentice Programme! AO offer a unique opportunity to learn, grow and aspire to be something bigger and better!

You’ll join us on a 2 year apprentice programme that will shape your future career within the fast paced digital retail world. As part of the programme you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the UK’s leading professionals whilst studying for your NVQ qualification.

Then the fun really begins! Every day is different, you’ll be pushed to your limits and learn how to be the best in what you do. When you’re not working hard you’ll get the chance to have fun on our residential team building days, support some of the biggest charities in the country, maybe doing a spot of DIY SOS or helping to build a children’s play park. This is on top of some of our regular perks like onsite Starbucks, free breakfasts and snacks, use of an onsite spa and the chance to attend some of amazing events throughout the year. The sky really is the limit!

 Great people deserve great things

As an AO employee you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as fundamental benefits, like pensions and holidays, we have designed our “AO Perks” to help you out financially, make your work life a little easier or make your home life a lot more fun.