Marketing Assistant

About the Role You will support the Marketing Manager with the day-to-day administration of the marketing department. You will collaborate with internal teams, retailers, suppliers, and global distributors to support product sales, campaigns and brand awareness. What You'll Be Doing * Support the smooth day to day running of the department. * General department administration. * Work closely with the Marketing Manager to deliver effective marketing activity relevant to the customers in market. * Mangage samples received from suppliers and provided to clients. * Manage product uploads, amends, marketing material etc on the website * Support the Marketing Manager with social media * Monitor market trends and competitors – and share these across departments. * Help with organising for events and exhibitions Skills & Experience * Some admin or office experience * Strong written and verbal communication skills * High level of organization and attention to detail * Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment * Excellent time management * Strong computer skills, with confidence in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel * Working knowledge of social media platforms, social networking, other marketing platforms and search engines * Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills Expected attributes * Self-motivated with a strong drive to succeed * A hands on, flexible work approach with willingness to help out where required * Conscientious and enthusiastic * Ability to work under pressure and show resourcefulness * Confident in own ability but not afraid to ask questions * A team player who understands how their role relates to other functions and how they can assist, but also must show initiative to work independently