Sales and Marketing Support

Leighton Buzzard

9 months ago

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Job Title: Sales and Marketing Support

Location: Leighton

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)

Benefits & Perks:

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare after 6 months of probation
Pension scheme (7% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution)
Travel Insurance and a discretionary annual bonus
Enjoy Dress Down Fridays and various company events throughout the yearAbout Our Client:
Our client is a renowned leader in the manufacturing sector, specialising in innovative equipment for the food industry across the UK.

About The Job:
Join our client's dynamic team as a Sales and Marketing Support in Leighton Buzzard! If you're passionate about customer engagement and excited about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You will play a crucial role in connecting with current and prospective customers, understanding their needs, and supporting their marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with customers to identify needs and create leads.
Collaborate with the field sales team to target prospect accounts and maintain regular contact for lead generation.
Conduct research to uncover sales opportunities within strategic markets.
Utilise and maintain ERP/CRM system daily; leverage LinkedIn and other platforms to spark interest in products.
Assist in developing telemarketing campaigns in coordination with the sales team.
Provide day-to-day support to the Senior Marketing Executive.
Work closely with the field sales team to manage current leads and ensure an efficient workflow.
Develop a strong understanding of product portfolio.Skills required:

Excellent interpersonal skills with a talent for relationship-building
Proactive and able to work independently with effective planning
Familiar with modern sales tools and digital platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systemsAdditional Requirements:

Must have a valid UK driving licence
Willingness to occasionally travel for training or company eventsIf you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a forward-thinking organisation, apply today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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