Marketing Assistant

About us

Overview

Aura Brand Solutions is one of Europe's leading commercial graphics and visual communications companies. We provide branding and image management services. We have been delivering branding, graphics and signage projects for over 65 years.

Our experience, quality and expertise are only half of the story. It's the other bits that set us further apart. We care about the work we do and how we do it.  Our values of Teamwork, Trust, Passion, Deliver and Innovation are at the core of everything we do.  

About the role:

Monday to Friday - Full time - 37.5 hour working week / 5 days

We're looking for someone to join us on our journey as we start to expand our offering, conquer new markets and continue to build on our global business. You'll become part of our Sales & Marketing team - a fun team of dynamic people who are always sharing innovative ideas and working towards our business goals.

This position is based at our offices in Stoke-on-Trent with an option for hybrid working following the initial induction and training period.

At Aura, we see marketing as a bridge between our business and new and existing customers. Building this bridge is no easy task, but if you have the skills and ideas, we have no doubt you can help us reach our target customers.

A passion for marketing is a must. This means you're always on the lookout for exciting new marketing campaigns, adverts, or emails and can spot new emerging trends. Your enthusiasm will be unlimited; you never stop thinking about what's next, and you'll be full of creative ideas to contribute.

Key responsibilities:

• Help with the running of a new service for our new and existing customers
• Run Marketing campaigns for the new service
• Assist in the creation of sales tools for the service
• Managing relationships with suppliers to order products
• Working with our customers to bring their brands to life

Desirable competencies 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Organised and structured in approach with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills 
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work well in a team and individually 
• Self-motivated, flexible and willing to learn

Desirable skills/experience/knowledge: 

• Strong IT skills in MS Office Products
• Previous experience in an administration/marketing role would be an advantage
• Strong grades in GSCE in Maths and English
• Degree/Diploma preferred but not essential

 What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package 
• Ongoing support and training 
• Home working/Flexible working or Hybrid working arrangements available 
• Free onsite parking
• Fun and friendly working atmosphere 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Aura Rewards – our Employee Discount Scheme with over 800 retailers 
• Free fruit onsite and numerous healthy living initiatives 
• Generous annual leave plus 1 extra day for volunteering 
• Employee Assistance Scheme 
• Company Events (Summer and End of Year social functions)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs & eye tests
• Breakout area with games console and pool table