Vertu Motors plc

Supports the marketing team by assisting with retail marketing campaigns, digital marketing, CRM, events, and customer engagement while completing a Retail Marketing apprenticeship.We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Marketing Apprentice to join the Marketing Department at Vertu Motors plc, based at our Head Office in Gateshead.Throughout this apprenticeship, you will develop skills in campaign planning, digital marketing, CRM, data analysis, events, customer engagement and retail marketing strategy, supporting the delivery of marketing activity across one of the UK's leading automotive retail groups.Reporting into the Retail Marketing team, you will work alongside experienced marketing professionals and gain exposure to a variety of channels, stakeholders and marketing disciplines. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment whilst building a strong foundation for a career in marketing.By combining academic study with practical work experience, this apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop your marketing knowledge whilst contributing to real business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the planning and delivery of retail marketing campaigns across New Car and Motability programmesAssist in the execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including CRM, digital, social media and offline activityHelp coordinate campaign assets, offers, creative materials and dealership informationSupport local dealership marketing activity and its alignment with national manufacturer campaignsAssist with the planning and delivery of experiential marketing events, including logistics and on-site supportWork collaboratively with internal stakeholders, channel specialists and external agencies to support campaign deliveryAssist with CRM activity, testing campaigns and learning best practice audience targeting techniquesGain exposure to digital marketing channels including paid media, website activity and social campaignsSupport campaign tracking, performance monitoring and reportingDevelop an understanding of marketing metrics, campaign effectiveness and return on investmentAssist with budget tracking and campaign administrationEnsure activity follows brand guidelines, GDPR requirements and advertising regulationsLearn how AI and emerging technologies can support marketing planning, content creation and campaign deliveryStay up to date with industry developments, consumer trends and competitor activityWhat You'll LearnThis apprenticeship combines formal learning with practical experience and provides exposure to many areas of modern retail marketing.You will gain experience in:Marketing campaign planning and executionCRM and customer communicationsDigital marketing and social mediaEvent marketing and experiential campaignsMarketing analytics and reportingAudience targeting and segmentationBudget awareness and campaign managementUnderstanding marketing KPIs and return on investmentWorking with agencies, manufacturers and internal stakeholdersThe use of AI within a modern marketing environmentEssential SkillsWe are looking for a motivated individual with a genuine interest in marketing and customer engagement. The following skills would be desirable:Strong written and verbal communication skillsGood organisational and planning abilitiesExcellent attention to detailStrong computer skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesCommercial awareness and an interest in marketing trendsA willingness to learn and develop new skillsPersonal QualitiesEnthusiastic and eager to learnCreative thinkerPositive and proactive attitudeStrong attention to detailTeam player with excellent interpersonal skillsOrganised and dependableCustomer-focused mindsetWe are looking for individuals who share the values that make us who we are as an organisation. If you share our values, we will welcome your application:Passion | Professionalism | Recognition | Commitment | Respect | Integrity | OpportunityQualifications RequiredApplicants are required to have, or be predicted to obtain, GCSE Grade A*-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) in the following subjects:EnglishMathsOne other subjectWhy Vertu?As one of the UK's largest automotive retailers and a PLC business, Vertu Motors offers excellent career development opportunities, ongoing support and the chance to gain hands-on experience within a highly successful Marketing team. This apprenticeship will provide broad exposure across multiple marketing disciplines and a strong foundation for a future career in retail marketing, digital marketing or customer engagement.We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailersPreferential Service RatesColleague Purchase SchemeShare Incentive SchemePensionEnhanced Maternity & Paternity

Posted 7 days ago

Supports the marketing team by creating social media content, managing digital campaigns, and completing a Social Media apprenticeship.We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Apprentice to join the Marketing Department at Vertu Motors plc, based at our Head Office in Gateshead.This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in content creation, social media strategy, analytics, and digital brand management whilst gaining practical experience within a busy in-house marketing team.Reporting into our Social Media Manager, you will be supported by a full in-house Social, Content and PR team within a wider Marketing Department and get the opportunity to work across different functions to gain a broad experience and understanding of marketing.By combining academic study with practical work experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in social media whilst building your career.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the creation of written and audio-visual content for use across multiple platformsAssist in delivering content aligned with campaign objectives, brand guidelines and audience needsWork from creative briefs to research, develop and produce engaging contentContribute to social media, website and digital marketing activityAnalyse performance and support campaign tracking and reportingCollaborate with internal teams including Retail, Events and Partnerships to deliver exciting content for the Vertu channelsEnsure content is delivered on time, within budget and in line with business expectationsMaintain awareness of legal, regulatory and brand compliance requirementsStay up to date with social media developments, technology and consumer trendsEssential SkillsWe are looking for a bright, self-motivated candidate with a positive attitude. The following skills would be desirable:Strong written and verbal communication skillsConfident computer skills with a good understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and ExcelGood organisation and planning skillsKnowledge of common social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTubeDesirable SkillsExperience creating content is preferred but not essentialA good eye for engaging content and the willingness to learn and developPersonal QualitiesEnthusiasticStrong attention to detailAbility to multitaskCreative thinkerWe are looking for individuals who share the values that make us who we are as an organisation. If you share our values, we will welcome your application:Passion | Professionalism | Recognition | Commitment | Respect | Integrity | OpportunityQualifications RequiredApplicants must have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, GCSE Grade A*-C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent) in:English MathsOne other subjectWhy Vertu?As one of the UK's largest automotive retailers and a PLC business, Vertu Motors offers excellent career development opportunities, ongoing support, and the chance to gain hands-on experience within a highly successful and innovative marketing team.We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidaysAccess to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailersPreferential Service RatesColleague Purchase SchemeShare Incentive SchemePensionEnhanced Maternity & Paternity

Posted 7 days ago