Commercial Executive at Gladiator Computers - Gladiator Pc - Manchester

Job description

Gladiator Computers have been a respected source for high performance PC hardware since 1999. Today we are operating in a custom built state of the art business premises in Bellevue, Manchester, and we regularly feature award winning systems reviewed in leading IT magazines and trade journals. Our new website, launched in 2013 for selling Gladiator PC Systems, provides a configurator which allows customers to choose their components, peripherals and other options so that they can build a PC tailored to their needs.

Role overview

Reporting to the Managing Director you will be working closely with our Sales, Purchasing and IT Team to maximise sales and margin opportunities. You will also assist with the development, co-ordination and implementation of efficient marketing strategies.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional, with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and a "can do" attitude. The person will be expected to take on other duties at any given time as directed by the Managing Director.

Remuneration
Excellent salary depending on experience & performance based bonus

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting our Product Managers to ensure our growing portfolio of products is presented in the best possible way across all customer facing channels and that all key product attributes are communicated clearly and effectively to the consumer.
Daily Monitoring of Sales and Margin.
Market and competitor research, analysing trends and identifying new opportunities.
Monitoring of promotional activities, for effectiveness.
Management of new Product Launches
Designing, writing and executing promotional campaigns utilising a range of marketing tools focusing on adverts, e-shots, social media, the Aria website & forums
Supporting the production of Videos and Content for You Tube and Other Social Channels.
Ensuring the shop display is current and well presented with products and prices
Responsibility for functionality and uploading content to the external projectors
Controlling marketing funds promised, pending and received.

Person Specification:

Essential

Business / Marketing qualification (degree or equivalent)
Excellent IT, Numeracy and literacy skills
'Hands on’ work ethos and a flexible nature
First class listening and organisation skills
Understanding of Sales & Margin Metrics in a Retail Business
Previous e-commerce / digital marketing experience
Social Media experience
Basic Knowledge of Google Analytics
Ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment

Desirable

Good product and specific market knowledge
Digital design experience
Basic level experience of SEO, PPC, Affiliate Marketing
Budget Management experience