- Company
- Hansford Sensors Ltd
- Location
- High Wycombe HP12 4HJ
- Job type
- Permanent, Full-time
- Experience
- graduate
- Salary
- Up to £35,000 a year
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Assistant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate-calibre candidate with approximately 1-2 years’ experience in a marketing role, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing, electronics, or technology-based business.
The successful candidate will support a broad range of digital and offline marketing activities, product marketing initiatives, exhibitions and events, sales support, and content creation. The role requires a hands-on individual who is equally comfortable creating social media content, producing professional marketing collateral, coordinating trade shows, and working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Marketing
- Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
- Create and manage content for social media platforms.
- Develop and distribute email marketing campaigns.
- Monitor and analyse website, social media, and campaign performance.
- Support SEO, PPC, and lead-generation activities.
- Maintain and update website content.
Product Marketing
- Support new product launches and product promotion activities.
- Produce and maintain product datasheets, brochures, catalogues, and technical literature.
- Create product presentations, application notes, and case studies.
- Assist with product positioning and competitor market research.
- Work with engineering and sales teams to communicate technical information effectively.
Events & Offline Marketing
- Coordinate exhibitions, trade shows, customer and internal events, and industry conferences.
- Manage event logistics, promotional merchandise, branded items, and marketing materials.
- Liaise with suppliers, printers, and external marketing partners.
- Support advertising and public relations activities.
Graphic Design & Content Creation
- Design marketing materials for digital and print applications.
- Create brochures, flyers, adverts, presentations, banners, newsletters, internal communications and promotional literature.
- Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels.
- Support photography and video content creation activities.
Sales Support
- Produce sales collateral and customer-facing marketing materials.
- Support lead-generation campaigns and follow-up activities.
- Assist with sales presentations and customer communications.
- Maintain customer and prospect information within CRM systems.
- Supporting customer service team with quotations and orders during periods of high demand.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Management teams.
- Manage relationships with external marketing agencies, designers, printers, photographers, and other third-party suppliers.
- Coordinate projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
- Reports to sales office Manager
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related discipline.
- Proficient in WordPress and Mailchimp.
- Approximately 1-2 years’ marketing experience.
- Product marketing experience preferred.
- Experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.
- Experience creating and executing email marketing campaigns.
- Strong graphic design capability.
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign and/or Adobe Photoshop.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Team player with excellent collaboration skills.
Desirable
- Experience within engineering, electronics, industrial technology, manufacturing, or technical product sectors.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and marketing automation tools.
- Experience coordinating exhibitions and trade shows.
- Basic video editing and photography skills.
- Understanding of SEO, Google Analytics, and PPC advertising.
- Experience managing external agencies and suppliers.
Personal Attributes
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across departments.
- Commercially aware and customer-focused.
- Able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Positive, proactive, and willing to take ownership of projects.
About Us
We are a leading global manufacturer of industrial electronic sensors, supplying customers worldwide across a wide range of industrial sectors. Our reputation is built on innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative working environment where talented individuals can develop their careers and make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the business.
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person