Marketing Trainee

Marketing Trainee

Location: Colchester, Essex

Want to get into marketing but can’t find a way in? Our client in Colchester is offering a trainee role where you’ll learn by doing, representing brands at live events and meeting the public every day. Within six months, you could be working towards managing a team of your own.

About our client
Our client is an events and marketing business based in Colchester. They run live campaigns that put brands directly in front of customers, and they’re committed to growing future leaders from within their own team.

What you’ll learn

* How brands build awareness and win new customers at live events

* How to engage with members of the public and spark genuine interest

* Presenting and communicating with confidence

* Setting goals, tracking results and improving performance

* Leading and motivating others as you progress

Your day to day

* Represent well-known brands at events and promotional campaigns

* Start conversations with the public and explain what a brand offers

* Help set up and run event stands so they look professional and inviting

* Sign up new customers and record their details accurately

* Feed back what’s working so each campaign gets better

How you’re paid
Pay is performance-related, with on-target earnings of £2,500 – £3,500 per month. Results are recognised and rewarded, so the more you put in, the more you can earn.

Your six-month journey

* Month one: fully trained, out at events with the team and finding your feet

* Month three: running your own conversations confidently and building strong results

* Month six: working towards a managerial position, helping lead events and coaching new trainees

Is this you?

* Outgoing, confident and happy talking to new people

* Curious about marketing and how brands connect with customers

* Positive and able to bounce back from a “no”

* Keen to grow quickly into a leadership role

* Have the right to work in the UK

Graduates and school leavers are both welcome. Experience in hospitality, retail, sport, drama or volunteering will all help you shine here.

What you’ll gain

* Hands-on marketing and events experience from day one

* Full training and ongoing one-to-one mentoring

* A structured route into management

* Confidence, presentation and leadership skills

* A sociable, supportive team that celebrates success together

Apply today
Hit apply and one of our consultants will be in touch to tell you more. No cover letter needed