Marketing Assistant Apprentice

Are you ready to dive into the world of e-commerce and kickstart your career in Marketing? Join our dynamic team at Buy It Direct as an apprentice Marketing Assistant!

Employer description:

Buy It Direct is a leading UK-based eCommerce retailer with a global outlook. We're offering exciting opportunities to join one of our dynamic teams – either in our lifestyle division or in our industry-leading Appliances Direct team.

Whether you're passionate about shaping modern living through stylish interiors or driving innovation in home appliances, you'll be part of a team that doesn't just follow trends – we set them. We're looking for ambitious, forward-thinking individuals who are ready to push boundaries and help create something exceptional.

Responsibilities:

• Support the trading team in compiling weekly reports and understanding key factors driving current trading performance.
• Learn to utilise Google Analytics to analyse customer behaviour and optimise search, category, and product pages.
• Ensure an exceptional online shopping experience by keeping the website updated with new product launches and trends through regular website maintenance.
• Identify new and underperforming products and optimise the content drive greater conversion.
• Support other marketing functions such as SEO, marketing, CRM and social media.
• Review top product and category pages daily to optimise performance.
• Assist in reviewing new product launches to ensure merchandising standards are met and effectively communicate product benefits to customers.
• Maintain key navigational elements on the website, such as main navigation options and search page filters.

Desirable skills: 

• Quick learner with the ability to pick up new skills efficiently.
• Comfortable working in an office environment and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Good IT skills - able to use or quickly learn Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge in HTML, CSS or website management.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in person, by telephone and by email.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week.

Benefits

• Laptop.
• Free parking.
• 28 days holiday.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Smart casual dress code.

Future prospects:

The chance of permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship. 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. 

Interested? Apply now!