Marketing Apprentice

Banner Contracts is a family run company based in Yorkshire and the North East of England and operating throughout mainland UK. We employ over 75 full time employees, eight of whom are based at our head office, with the remainder being site based operators, mechanics and foremen.We have over 35 years’ experience in the construction and quarrying industries. We are the UK’s leading Contract Crushing and Screening Specialists.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and working with a growing and motivated team, the candidate will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting machinery range to new and existing customers
• Managing social media and marketing campaigns
• Organising regional trade / agricultural shows
• Growing the business following across multiple followings
• Enhancing the customer service and sales development, sales processes and sales leads for the business
• Preparing and executing business activities including business development, sales, pipeline management, identification of lead prospects
• Creating and developing brand awareness through social media presence – with a specific focus on growing the company and associated brands
• Developing and delivering customer meetings with the support of the General Manager
• Maintaining all aspects of company CRM in respect of new business and reporting weekly

An ideal individual will hold the following skills and experiences:

• A good understanding of the plant industry (this is not essential but preferred)
• Focused and motivated
• Keen eye for design

Desirable Skills/Qualities:

• Strong communication skills including verbal and written.
• Independent, self-driven, motivated and accountable
• Presentation skills, thinking creatively and laterally and working as part of a team

Entry Requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. 

Benefits:

• Company travel opportunities to offices oversees
• Flexible working
• Networking events

Future Prospects:

• Permanent role available upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate

Important Information:

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