Introduction

VQ Solutions is seeking a Multichannel Marketing Apprentice to join Sumec’s innovative team. This apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multi-channel marketing while building a strong foundation for a successful career with this product design, development and production company.

About the Employer

Sumec UK is a specialist company based in York, focusing on the design, development, and supply of innovative home and garden products. As a subsidiary of Sumec Hardware and Tools Co., Ltd., part of the global Sumec Group, it supports retail partners and customers across the UK. Sumec UK is best known for its Yard Force brand, offering advanced garden tools such as robotic lawnmowers, pressure washers, trimmers, and saws.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

Generate and deliver engaging social media content across key platforms
Help plan and deliver social media campaigns aligned with wider retailer, marketplace and promotional activity
Assist with content design, point-of-sale (POS) materials and general brand assets
Collaborate with retailer marketing teams to support joint campaigns and promotional activity
Help drive sales and traffic directly to our websites through social media and email marketing
Support the planning and delivery of email marketing campaigns
Identify suitable exhibitions, shows and events for our brands to attend, with support from the wider team
Assist with organising and attending brand events and exhibitions
Assist with organising product photoshoots, videos and other content creation
Help improve website and marketplace product listings through better imagery, video and marketing content
Monitor marketing activity and help report on engagement, website traffic and sales performance
Bring forward creative ideas to improve brand awareness, engagement and sales

Preferred Skills & Interests

Preferred but not essential – training and support will be provided.

A good eye for design, branding and engaging content
An interest in social media, digital marketing and content creation
Creative, organised and confident bringing forward new ideas
Comfortable working collaboratively with internal teams and external retail partners
An interest in garden machinery, garden power tools or outdoor power equipment would be beneficial
Keen to learn and develop a long-term career in marketing

Training Outcome

Many apprentices who have completed their Multi-channel Marketing apprenticeship go on to complete their Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Good time management
Flexibility
Ability to prioritise
Enthusiasm

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - Minimum C/4

Course Information

Course: Multi-channel marketer (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

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