Apprentice Marketing Assistant

The Pine Lodge Cars team are proud of the high esteem in which its customers regard the business and it works hard to look after its professional reputation.

This vacancy would be about supporting this SME to get its name out to a wider audience and maximising opportunities to stay in contact with loyal customers and attract new ones.

It is an opportunity to develop skills with a company who sets very high standards for how their customers are looked after and has a lot of interesting copy to share.

Duties would include;

· Taking responsibility for social media channels – TikTok/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube

· Creating an array of different content such as car videos/photos, customers receiving their new cars, community events which business is involved in

· Support with event organising such as Pine Lodge Cars’ annual golf day

· Represent business at appropriate brand events such as car shows/auctions and/or community events

· Community outreach – identifying causes locally to support with fundraising

· Collating customer reviews

· Designing branding/advertising/marketing materials and organising where it appears

· Organising marketing merchandise

· Marketing surveys

· Assessing competition/market research

· Staying abreast of industry developments such as AI and bringing ideas to the table about how to use them efficiently at Pine Lodge Cars

· Networking

· Proof reading and editing marketing material

Training:

The candidate will follow a Level 3 apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Multi-channel Marketer. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-C / 8-4 in English and Maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 2 Functional Skills. You will also have a mentor at Pine Lodge Cars who will support you with your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

A full-time marketing position at Pine Lodge Cars may be offered to the right candidate on successful completion of apprenticeship. Chance to earn commission to boost salary.

Employer Description:
Pine Lodge Cars, based in Whitchurch, is on a site which has been home to car businesses since the 1940s. Its latest chapter has been under the leadership of Lee Ferguson, from 2017, has guided his reputable car sales and repair/servicing garage from strength to strength. Under his direction, he has expanded the building to accommodate his customers more comfortably, including building a double valet bay and garage and taken on more land to make room for 150 more cars. The impressive rate of expansion and growth of reputation has exceeded all expectations with record numbers of sales year on year.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (Some weekend working may be required) 9 am – 5.30 pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Hard working,Time management skills,Professional