Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Marketing Officer to plan and oversee the organization’s marketing activities and campaigns. The incumbent will be the one to ensure that all marketing operations are successful in meeting the goals set by management. The marketing officer should have background of Marketing PVC and Poly pipe systems and fittings,

A successful Marketing officer must have great enthusiasm for all things marketing and great knowledge of relevant techniques and principles. The ideal candidate will also be an excellent communicator and will have experience in managing different marketing ventures.

The goal is to ensure that the marketing efforts of the company add the highest value to its business.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute in the implementation of marketing strategies.
Support the marketing manager in overseeing the department’s operations.
Organize and attend marketing activities or events to raise brand awareness.
Plan advertising and promotional campaigns for products or services on a variety of media (social, print etc.)
Liaise with stakeholders and vendors to promote success of activities and enhance the company’s presence
See all ventures through to completion and evaluate their success using various metrics
Prepare content for the publication of marketing material and oversee distribution
Conduct market research to identify opportunities for promotion and growth
Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses

Qualifications and Experience

At least 3 years proven experience as marketing officer or similar role
Most preferably, the incumbent should have experience in marketing PVC Pipes, fittings and Borehole casings
Solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles
Good understanding of PVC pipe systems market research techniques, statistical and data analysis methods
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software (e.g. CRM)
Thorough understanding of social media and web analytics
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Creativity and commercial awareness
A team player with a customer-oriented approach
BSc/BA in marketing, business administration or relevant field

How to Apply

Interested Candidates to submit their CVs directly to the HR at number 110 Coventry Road, Workington. This is done due to the fact that its an urgent vacancy and so pre-interview sessions will be conducted right away. Alternatively, CVs can be sent through to [email protected] but first preference will be to those that would have submitted physically...
Submissions of Cvs will be from the 12th of October to the 16th of October. 2023.

VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips

Applicant Action Points

CV Restructuring:
- In my experience, highlighting your knowledge of marketing PVC and Poly pipe systems and fittings, and your ability to apply this in strategic marketing can be a key selling point.
- Detail your experience in managing different marketing ventures, using specific examples where your initiatives added significant value to the business.
- Showcase your solid knowledge of marketing techniques and principles, market research techniques, your familiarity with CRM, and your ability to analyze data using MS Office.
- Include instances where you demonstrated creativity, commercial awareness, excellent communication, organizational skills, or a customer-oriented approach in a team setting.
Job Posting Details to Note:
- Application Process: Applicants need to submit their CVs either physically at 110 Coventry Road, Workington, or electronically via [email protected]. As I've observed, physically submitted CVs will receive priority.
- Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting CVs is from the 12th to the 16th of October, 2023.
- Relevant Experience: The job requires at least 3 years of proven experience in a marketing role. If you don't meet this criteria but have significant related achievements or transferable skills, consider applying and detailing your related experience.
- Desired Qualification: A degree in marketing, business administration, or a relevant field is required.
- Marketing Expertise Area: Having experience in marketing PVC Pipes, fittings, and Borehole casings is highly preferred.
Points to Stand Out:
- What I have noticed over time is that providing tangible results from previous marketing campaigns increases your chances significantly.
- Being savvy with social media and web analytics can set you apart considering the rise of digital marketing in recent years.
- Showcasing your creativity and commercial awareness with past examples will make you stand out in a large pool of applicants.

For the Organization

Crucial Details: A lot of candidates skip through the description and fail to mention the specific and specialized marketing background required for PVC and Poly pipe systems and fittings.
Submission Preferences: Novices often ignore preferences in the CV submission process. Mentioning that physically submitted applications are given priority is critical.
Organizational Skills: From my years of consultation, I've realized that often overlooked are organizational, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to monitor expenses, which are important for this role.