Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.
Operating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation.
We call this ‘The Power of Collaboration’ – an approach that delivers growth for our entire organization and all the businesses we serve.
By joining Sumer, you become part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, excellence, and the success of the businesses we support.
THE ROLE
As a Business Development and Marketing Associate, you will be key to driving Sumer’s growth through impactful sales, marketing and partnership initiatives. From managing bid processes, to branding and thought leadership, coordinating events, awards, and communications, you’ll oversee a variety of projects that elevate our presence and the delivery of growth.
You’ll work closely with our Chief Client Officer and the leadership of our regional hubs to align efforts and deliver on our strategic goals. This is an incredible opportunity for an entrepreneurial, driven and proactive candidate to support the C-suite with the delivery of Sumer’s growth strategy whilst developing rounded commercial competencies.
In this role, you will be exposed to the planning and execution of growth strategy at a top 20 professional service firm and the UK’s fastest growing accountancy practice.
Your key responsibilities may include:
* Supporting bid processes by providing data analysis, content collation, and proposal preparation.
* Maintaining oversight of community initiatives, ensuring seamless administration and stakeholder engagement.
* Managing the end-to-end process of creating sales enablement collateral, working with our digital marketing lead, ensuring alignment with Sumer’s values and objectives.
* Coordinating thought leadership with centres of excellence to strengthen our marketing positioning in sector and service line specialisms
* Administering award submissions, league table entries, and similar recognition programs to build brand strength
* Planning, organizing, and executing events and association partnerships to enhance Sumer's market presence.
About You
Skills and experience:
* Commercial Expertise: Proven experience in executing sales, branding, communication, and event strategies within a corporate or professional setting.
* Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, meeting deadlines, and delivering quality outcomes.
* Analytical: Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify trends, and provide insights for bid and partnership strategies.
* Content Creation Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities for crafting compelling communications and thought leadership pieces.
* Entrepreneurial Mindset: The ability to see opportunity and execute projects quickly to deliver real world impact.
You may be the sort of person who is:
* Versatile: Adapts to evolving responsibilities and handles a diverse range of tasks with a practical approach to decision-making.
* Collaborative: Enjoys working with diverse teams and values input from various perspectives.
* Solutions-Oriented: Identifies opportunities and finds creative solutions to challenges.
* Committed to Excellence: Maintains high standards and takes pride in delivering impactful work.
* Results-Driven: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and delivering value through every initiative.
Belong @ Sumer
At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritize creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.
Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalized support for all candidates. Let our team know how we can bring out your fullest potential.
We have a strong set of values that define who we are and everything we do:
* TRUST - we trust each other to do the right thing. Always
* PRIDE - We are proud of our work and the difference it makes in our communities.
* TOGETHER - We are inclusive, co-creators of our journey. We have fun.
* FORWARD - We are opportunists who are brace in the face of change.