Main Description
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies. As a Marketing Executive apprentice, you will help shape, support and deliver marketing plans, working in conjunction with Global & other UK based Marketing colleagues who will define the overall marketing strategy.
| Qualifications requirement |
Please note that if you already hold a degree in Marketing then you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship |
| Salary | £15,740 per annum |
| Holiday Entitlement | 25.5 days per year plus Bank Holidays |
| Benefits |
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| Location | Tadworth, Surrey |
| Working Hours | Monday to Thursday 9am – 5.25pm, Friday 9am – 4.05pm |
| Duration | 20 months |
| Start Date | 4th September 2023 |
| Interview Date | April 2023 |
| Closing date for applications | 26th March 2023 |
| To apply | To apply, fill in your information in the online form below. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance |
| Next Steps | Once the position has closed, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one way video interview, you will have 3 days to complete it. This will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview. If you have any issues in applying, please contact us on [email protected] |
JOB DESCRIPTION
We have an opportunity for a Level 4 Apprentice Marketing Executive within the I&I Business unit.
A Marketing Executive will help shape, support and deliver marketing plans, working in conjunction with Global & other UK based Marketing colleagues who will define the overall marketing strategy. A highly audience focused role which requires creativity, communication and project management skills – these individuals are responsible for planning and executing tactical and targeted marketing activity.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Managing and maintaining key marketing channels, including digital, offline and social media
- Planning and delivering tactical integrated marketing campaigns
- Managing the production and distribution of marketing materials
- Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers (Inc. Agencies) and partner organisations
- Collecting and analysing research information to understand target audience behaviour and views across the market in general and the marketing mix
- Assisting in the achievement of brand positioning to agreed guidelines
- Organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars
The Marketing Executive reports to a UK based Country Brand Lead (CBL).
ABOUT PFIZER
You’re the future. Your ambition, talents, ideas and unique way of looking at the world will help us drive innovation in every part of our business.
Our company purpose – “Breakthroughs that Change Patients’ Lives” – guides our environmental sustainability priorities. We’re passionate about protecting human health. That’s reflected in our environmental sustainability goals: climate action & sustainable medicines.
Bringing Breakthroughs that Change Patients’ Lives goes beyond breakthrough medicines. Climate change is impacting the health we protect and the patients we serve. It’s the challenge of our age, we need to act, and our customers and patients want us to act.
We leverage scientific innovation to reduce our environmental impact through climate impact mitigation, conservation of resources and the reduction of waste.
We will continue to work in partnership, using science to combat climate change together #ScienceWillWin
We need people with a hugely diverse range of talents. “Love Science? Want to work on the business side? Get stuck into an apprenticeship to launch a career in anything from working in the drug development to marketing or paralegal service”.
Pfizer’s apprenticeship scheme, run in partnership with Cogent Skills, offers the best of both worlds. You’ll work with world-leaders in your field, from researchers to business gurus. You’ll study towards a nationally recognised academic or professional qualification. And all the time, you’ll be earning a highly competitive salary.
Looking for an alternative to college or university, where you can earn while you learn, and build experience with a global leader? Find it at Pfizer.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Skills
- Understanding of simple marketing principles (e.g., 4 Ps; Product, Price, Promotion, Place, Boston Matrix). Basic understanding and appreciation of pharmaceutical marketing with interest in vaccines.
- An appreciation of multichannel marketing and marketing channel mix, including digital
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritise to support decision making and focus on timely delivery of the most important projects.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Present complex information in an understandable and stimulating way, whether through verbal presentation or written copy
- Growth mindset and an ambition for continuous improvement
Personal Qualities
- Hard-working
- Ability to solve problems, interact with others and manage a varied workload
- Is self-motivated to achieve high quality results within defined timeframes
- Attention to detail
- Can use own judgment to make decisions on complex, non-routine issues within and outside of scope of responsibilities
TRAINING TO BE DELIVERED
Apprenticeship standard: Level 4 Marketing Executive
Training provider: Cambridge Marketing College
Delivery model: Online learning
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.
THINGS TO BE DELIVERED
The apprentice must be able to demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace. The apprentice must be willing to commit an amount of personal time to study. Please ensure you check out travel options to be able to commute to the workplace.
