Marketing Coordinator
Job Role: Marketing Coordinator, full time, permanent.
Area: ST12 9DQ
Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 DOE per annum.
Hours: Standard hours are between 8.00am to 4.30pm, 40hours per week. However, flexibility will be required to work early mornings or later evenings to accommodate networking events for example.
28 days’ holiday per annum, plus one additional day per year of service – up to 33 days.
About us:
The Planterra Group is the parent company for a range of businesses across various industries, mainly having synergy with the horticultural and construction sector. Our businesses are rapidly expanding, and we pride ourselves on our high standard of work and the excellent service that we offer, providing bespoke solutions for our clients.
The companies covered by the Planterra Group include Blue Iris Landscapes, Japanese Knotweed Expert, ProHort, OakHouse Professional, The Oak Pot Company and The Barlaston Tool Shed.
About the role:
You must have a proven track record of successful marketing with a previous company as we would like you to hit the ground running with the primary focus of promoting all of the companies, specifically aiming to increase commercial business for ProHort Ltd and Japanese Knotweed Expert Ltd, as well as promoting Blue Iris Landscapes. You will be responsible for the completion of all marketing activities for the group, including search engine optimisation (SEO), paid advertising campaigns, marketing strategy and adhoc marketing projects. You will also oversee video editing and photography, content creation and social media.
Duties will include;
- Answering the phone in a polite and professional manner and screening phone calls as necessary.
- Dealing with incoming emails.
- Meeting and greeting clients and colleagues, including organising refreshments, meeting rooms and equipment as necessary.
- Reporting on Google analytics for each of the company websites and making plans to improve these figures.
- Creating and implementation SEO strategies for each of the company websites.
- Developing and implementing a marketing and business development plan for the promotion of the various businesses.
- Identifying and implementing ideas for adhoc marketing campaigns.
- Using a variety of different methods to promote the companies and their services, including overseeing social media.
- Overseeing content creation for each of the company websites.
- Overseeing the coordination and creation of company videos and photographs.
- Overseeing the creation of company visuals, including graphics for the website and other marketing materials.
- Creating and assisting in presentations and CPD training.
- Attending networking events on behalf of the companies.
- Completing adhoc marketing projects allocated by the Director. This may include research and presenting your finding to the Director, with your recommendations on how to proceed.
- Travelling with the Director to events, occasionally internationally.
- Maintaining a positive attitude that inspires colleagues to grow the business.
About you:
- Prior Marketing experience and successful proven track record is required.
- 9 A* – C GCSE’s, including Math’s and English.
- Degree level desirable.
- A pragmatic approach to decisions, whilst also being able to balance risk.
- Self-motivated and driven for the betterment of the group and its interests.
- Results driven and motivated by targets.
- Excellent communication skills: spelling, grammar and telephone skills
- Good computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point (production of high quality documents, reports and correspondence, diary and email management in Outlook), video and photo editing software (preferred but not required);
- Knowledge of SEO concepts.
- Knowledge of implementation of paid campaigns – including Google Ads and Facebook.
- A positive attitude.
- Self-confidence and be behind the brand.
- Problem solving skills.
- Integrity, honesty and have an excellent work ethic.
- Ability to work to deadlines and seeing the bigger picture.
- Flexibility & proactiveness – the Director’s diary and priorities can change at the drop of a hat.
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise and proactively act on own initiative.
- Hardworking and calm under pressure
- A full driving licence – preferable
- Ability to quickly form professional relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority.
This is not an exhaustive list and may change to meet the requirements of the business.
As you will be working amongst other staff in the office it is important that you can work well as part of a team and are willing to help and support other members as required.
Training:
Do great things for us and we’ll do great things for you and your career. We’ll give you all the training, support and continued professional development that you need, and actively promote a positive work/life balance.
Please submit your C.V. and cover letter to hr@blueirislandscapes.co.uk
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Bonus scheme
