Marketing Trainee

ABOUT US

Glencairn is a family run business with 40 years of experience in crystal glassware, design and bespoke decoration. From our East Kilbride factory we develop, design and supply a high-quality product to an established and growing worldwide customer base.

With a basis in family values, Glencairn has a commitment to its people and the contribution each of them can make towards a successful, supportive and cohesive organisation, whatever their role. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic marketing trainee to assist our marketing team. You will be reporting directly to the marketing manager and assisting with all related tasks. You will be required to perform administrative tasks, assist with social media, help oversee all company websites, aid us with our CRM system, and foster strong relationships with our clients/customers.

To ensure success as a marketing trainee, you should have some general experience with social media, excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work to strict deadlines. Ultimately, a valuable assistant to the marketing team who helps boosts the company image.

You will be working on site in a friendly family business at our recently modernised East Kilbride factory with the full marketing and sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the Marketing Co-ordinator with online content for the company’s social media page and website.
• Updating databases, spreadsheets, and inventory lists.
• Building strong relationships with customers.
• Supporting the marketing manager with project organisation.
• Performing administrative tasks to ensure the functionality of marketing activities.
• Aiding with the company CRM system.

ABOUT YOU

• HND qualification in marketing, business or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of office management.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently on projects.
• Someone who is keen to learn, ask questions and wants to be involved – bright and inquisitive with a hunger for learning
• Good problem solver – can connect the dots between elements and derive a conclusion

You will care about your environment:

• Contribute to a welcoming and positive environment for you and your colleagues.
• Step up to help your colleagues across other departments when needed.
• Always show respect and consideration for those around you.

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU

• Wage - £22,000
• Bonus
• Mon-Friday working week
• Christmas Period off
• On Site Parking
• Pension-Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: MKTG-Trainee