I have an excellent role with my client, a leading software company with a range of technically complex and unique products. As they continue to grow into new markets they are looking to improve their capabilities on the marketing side, because of this they are now looking for a specialist Marketing Officer to join their team.

I am looking for applications from bright and talented Marketing professionals with relevant academics and experience in a Product Marketing environment. This is a highly varied role, where you will be responsible for a range of areas from working with the MD and the board to help devise & implement a marketing strategy right through to client database management, managing my clients presence at marketing events, writing marketing collateral etc. As important as being a key individual in devising mJjarketing strategy it is critical that you can communicate this effectively- both internally and externally.

I am looking for candidates with 2+yrs experience in Product Marketing & who have a genuine interest in software and the ability to understand & assimilate technically complex information & make it useful from a marketing perspective.

I am looking for commercially savvy candidates who can understand my clients business strategy and be able to design product marketing initiatives and plans that align with this. This role will require the ability to be involved in the high level, strategic challenges but needs a candidate comfortable doing the lower level, granular marketing work as this is a stand alone position. Candidates will manage all product marketing activities & develop communication plans & work closely with my clients senior management overseas, so the ability to forge effective working relationships remotely is key.U

Customer data, customer insights, customer analytics, market/industry research are all key focus areas so you will need to ensure that customer data is of the highest quality in terms of currency and relevance & the successful applicant will need proven market research skills the the ability to communicate/present this effectively to management.

Marketing communications through a variety of mediums will be your responsibility as will be event management/presence at trade fairs etc. My clients website from a content and design perspective will be an area of focus as will be social media as my client looks to leverage off emerging trends to promote their products/brand. 3rd party liaison/vendor management skills will be important as you manage the development & production of marketing materials.

From an experience point of view I am looking for candidates with relevant marketing academics (Marketing degree) and at least 12m experience in a marketing role. Ideally this will be in Software Product Marketing but talented candidates from different marketing backgrounds will be considered if they can demonstrate the ability & interest to thrive in this environment (highly complex software development). What is essential that you have very solid Marketing research skills as a base to build upon. Alternatively Marketing graduates with relevant work experience will also be considered. Any interest or experience with either the defence or broadcasting industries will be highly regarded.

From a technical perspective strong MS Office skills (Excel - pivot tables, macros, Word, PowerPoint) are essential.

This is an excellent role, reporting into a Senior Manager who is looking to mentor & develop your marketing skill-set in a range of areas. This is a greenfield marketing site so the chance exists to really make your mark and influence the marketing direction & strategy of this business. If you are looking for a role with lots of scope & opportunity to progress & is based within the Software Product field then look no further.

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