Sales & Marketing Executive

Sales and Marketing Manager An exciting position has arisen at 4FOOD SUPPLIES for the appointment of a Marketing Manager to develop, manage and lead the sales and marketing department. Reports to: General Manager Responsible for: Provides administrative and staff support, associated with business operations, to a Business Unit and/or a group of professionals or management. Performs a variety of specialized tasks related to the marketing requirements of sales professionals Contract: Party time fixed term contract at hours a week Working hours 08am -11am and 04pm – 06pm Occasional evening and weekend work required Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Responds to general inquiries concerning area activities in accordance with established policies and procedures • To arrange meetings and conferences, schedules appointments, and maintain personal calendar for assigned personnel closing out task specifications and tracking results • Lead on delivering the aims and objectives of 4FOOD Supplies. • Best identify sales trends and market accordingly. • Be industry aware of current news and external factors and changes that could affect the supplies flow. • Work with other Marketing Teams to best execute brand marketing and diversity in the community. • Line management of staff. • Maintain Marketing rotas and plan external and internal PR events where appropriate. The post holder will carry out the following duties and others that may be reasonably required: Marketing Planning • To create and action marketing plans • To liaise with the General Manager to agree and action targets and missions for the Marketing Department and sales achievements. Advertising • Place advertising in local, national and specialist press as appropriate. • Take advantage of ad hoc advertising opportunities in annual guides and local publications. • Work with outdoor advertising companies to agree and action suitable outdoor advertising campaigns. Database marketing • To co-ordinate mail-outs, printing labels, mail sort preparation both internally and in liaison with mailing houses. • Uphold the Data Protection Act. • To use the available system to report on previous events and use the information to analyse trends. Distribution of print • To oversee the Sales and Marketing Assistant in the distribution of 4FOOD Supplies print through external companies and in-house methods. Sales • To oversee the work of 4FOOD Supplies and provide advice for best practice in the sales process. • To arrange and attend group sales events. Press • Arrange and attend press productions. • Arrange photo calls, press launches and interviews to further the press coverage. • Ensure that all local press contacts are kept up to date with press releases, invitations to events, listings information. Website • Responsibility for the up-keep of the website, to include ensuring information is correct and up-to-date, adding new information and events, keeping the news section fresh with stories. • Manipulate images to an appropriate size to ensure a uniform look of the website. Misc. • To undertake any training opportunities. • To manage the work of the Sales and Marketing Assistant and any casual marketing staff. • To oversee the sales aspect and the supplies. • Establishing and maintaining Connection standards of Customer Care and regularly monitoring and improving the quality of service offered. • Building and maintaining strong working relations with customers. • Understanding Health and Safety regulations and carrying out duties. • Exercise total confidentiality, discretion and integrity regarding information acquired through the Company. Person Specification Essential skills & experience: • Required: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in marketing, advertising, communications or related field. • Experience in a commercial marketing environment. • At least 1 years marketing experience. • Successfully completing time bound projects in a pressurized environment. • The ability to communicate clearly; in person and over the telephone. • Flexibility regarding working hours. • The ability to prioritise work. • Excellent copy-writing and proofing skills. • Good visual sense and a meticulous eye for detail. • Good time management. • Experience of using a computerised system for sales and marketing reporting. • Experience of managing a team. • Good level of computer literacy including Outlook, Excel, Word and Access and image manipulation programmes. Desirable attributes: • Previous Marketing experience in a managerial role. • Clean driving licence and (If possible) own use of a car. ALL MAIN AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITED TO THE FOLLOWING E.MAIL: 4foodtz@gmail.com and copy to aminsoncompanylimited@gmail.com

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