Company Background:

Keystone Group is a market leader in the building materials and products markets in the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe providing materials to leading bluechip companies. The Keystone Group consists of Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, Keylite Roof Windows, Smartroof and IG-GRP.

The role is based in Group headquarters in Cookstown, Co.Tyrone and the successful candidate will be responsible to the Marketing Controller.  The Job Role is a 12 month maternity contract.

 

Person Specification:

Essential:

• First or second class honours degree in Marketing, Business Studies or related discipline OR other first or second class honours degree with a post-graduate or professional qualification in Marketing or Sales.
• Minimum of 3 year’s relevantmarketing experience.
• Good organisational skills with a focus on attention to detail and demonstrate experience in budgeting and managing a wide range of marketing services including Web, PR, Shows, Print etc.
• Initiative and ability to prioritise.
• Strong presentation skills (oral and written).
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to interface with sales team and customers.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office – word, email & internet.

 

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing/products sector.
• A professional marketing qualification (CIM or equivalent).
• Experience in the use of CRM/ contacts databases for direct marketing.

 

Job Description:

• Assume overall responsibility for the brand, identity, presence and profile of the Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels and Smartroof through clearly defined and agreed Marketing and Public Relations activities.
• Accountability for the delivery of the Keystone Group Marketing Plan.
• Day to Day response to the marketing opportunities within the product sector.
• Provide sales team with relevant sales support materials.
• Facilitate the origination and coordination of all marketing materials and services including launch strategies to support the introduction of new products or service
• Responsibility for marketing information systems – specifically, collating, cleansing and management of our corporate databases.
• Source and coordinate a steady stream of news and feature information for use in PR, web news, social media etc.  This will be driven by contact with internal sales and technical teams and cooperation with key trade partners.

 

This exciting position is a 12 month contract and offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join a progressive company and to achieve valuable work experience.  Selected candidates must be enthusiastic and be prepared to work hard!

Closing date for applications: Monday 3^rd June 2013