Description

Established in 1999, gcd is a local software company - producing custom software solutions and digital products for both local and global brands. From mobile apps to saas platforms, consumer websites to enterprise products; we design and build clever solutions. With a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, a wealth of experience and an unrelenting desire to produce quality work, we set the bar for success pretty high!

As a result of continued business growth and the development of our own digital products, we are now in search of a Marketing Executive to join our creative team.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about both technology and marketing; someone who is driven to make a success of the products they market and someone who is ready and willing to roll their sleeves up and get to work with a great team.

Our team is close-knit. We make decisions quickly. We encourage ownership. Everybody contributes.

Requirements

• Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, the Marketing Executive will oversee the implementation of the marketing strategies for both the client services and product development businesses - including campaigns, events, digital marketing and PR
  
• Conduct market research on sectors and trends to determine customer / market needs, using a mixture of desk and field research and other agencies, if required
  
• Assist with the planning and attendance at key exhibitions, conferences, and other events - from identifying good fit events, through to booking and the creation of relevant promotional material
  
• Run both inbound and outbound campaigns, across online and offline platforms, to raise awareness of all brands and generate quality leads
  
• Create and develop marketing literature for all GCD products and services - writing copy and editing and managing the production of both printed and online materials, including brochures, leaflets, posters, banners, advertising, case studies and presentations
  
• Assist with the development and creation of corporate and product videos
  
• Create creative and engaging content for all websites, social media pages and blogs
  
• Assist with the design and creation of training material - including product demonstration guides and helpdesks
  
• Oversee all internal and external communication and PR activities, including press release writing and agency management when appropriate
  
• Liaise with key clients to garner detailed customer feedback, video testimonies and customer satisfaction reports
  
• Update and maintain central CRM system - tracking all customers and KPIs

Need to have:

• A degree in Marketing or Business related field
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a marketing role
• Previous experience of running marketing campaigns
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Good to have:

• Experience of working within the software industry or for a digital product / platform
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience in managing PPC campaigns
• A working knowledge of SEO
• Experience in the use of wordpress or other CMS platforms

Benefits

We offer:

• A great salary plus bonus
• Generous annual leave (with Christmas week off)
• Private medical cover
• A company pension
• Flexible working
• Your choice of working equipment
• Personal development and training plans
• Childcare vouchers
• A free and limitless supply of tea, coffee and fresh fruit
• Ice cream every Friday
• Regular social events - gaming night, family BBQs, paintballing…
• An annual weekend trip away
  

Closing date: Friday 1st March 2019