Business Improvement Assistant
| Contract Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 3 Months |
| Function(s) | Company Name |
| Business / Marketing / Sales | JGS Couriers |
| Location | Start Date |
| Worcestershire | Immediately |
| Salary | Closing Date |
| £250 per week | 13th September 2010 |
The aim of this placement is to help grow and expand JGS Couriers through a variety of marketing channels. This would ideally suit a graduate with an interest in marketing. Initially a 12 week placement there could be long term opportunities for the right candidate.
JGS Couriers are a rapid response courier service, based in Worcester right in the heart of the West Midlands, delivering Nationwide & throughout Europe.
As well as helping promote and grow the existing business, the graduate would be expected to contribute to new revenue streams including new products and possible services. It will be a wide-ranging role covering many aspects of running a successful business. It will also include liaising with customers and suppliers and maintain good relationships. A focus on excellent customer service will be key.
Roles and responsibilities
Marketing the business through a variety of channels include website, online advertising and e-newsletters.
Maintaing and updating the company's websites.
Producing and sending out e-newsletters and other communications to customers - including promotional corporate videos through YouTube.
Using social media to promote the business - e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, and other online specialist and business forums.
Liaising with Google AdWords specialists to continually optimise online advertising.
Producing new products to sell such as guides to help people become couriers - which will then be sold online. This will involve finding out more about the courier business and conducting structured interviews to capture knowledge from the business owner and other couriers.
Online research
Essential Skills
Due to the location of the office you would require your own transport to get there
IT literate - Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Fluent in English. Excellent writing abilities.
Able to write clear and comprehensive guidance manuals
Able to use Internet well to research
Experience of Social Media
Good people skills
Excellent customer service focus & dedication
IT literate - Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Fluent in English. Excellent writing abilities.
Able to write clear and comprehensive guidance manuals
Able to use Internet well to research
Experience of Social Media
Good people skills
Excellent customer service focus & dedication
