Our client is a world leader in Sensors, Safety, Vision, Measurement and Microscopes. Founded in Japan in 1974, they experienced rapid growth and are now turning over more than $5 billion global sales per year. They also operate on over 50% profit due to our Direct Sales model They have been listed on Forbes “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” Top 100 for 8 consecutive years since its inception in 2011 and we have over 250,000 clients worldwide, including the main blue-chip manufacturers. Job Specification: Your daily duties will be as follows: Creating and maintaining sales reports and dashboards for management and sales personnel to a high degree of accuracy and strict deadlines Support management in the development and implementation of optimal divisional strategies and processes through sound analysis of both internal sales trend and external market conditions Effectively manage and handle data using CRM systems and reporting tools such as MS Excel and SAP Business Objects Translating ad hoc manager requirements into deliverable reports, resolving reporting issues and providing answers to data queries in a timely manner Assist in the planning and execution of B2B lead generation and marketing activity under the guidance of team management Actively engage in, and take ownership of, direct sales campaigns across telemarketing, direct mailing, e-mail, events and web marketing as required by the marketing department Communicate confidently with sales colleagues, suppliers and other key stakeholders in order to achieve defined direct sales and marketing objectives Personal Requirements: 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in any discipline Experience working in a professional environment is an advantage, but not a requirement No prior experience in a sales or marketing role necessary Positive attitude, enthusiastic and willing to take on any challenge Open, clear and confident communicator, both written and oral Logical and precise thinker with a good head for numbers Target-orientated mentality with the ability to self-evaluate and innovate Good team worker and collaborator Able to work both independently to defined objectives Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines Capable of multi-tasking whilst maintaining high attention to detail Good understanding of basic marketing principles or strong commercial awareness Package: Starting Salary £28K Quarterly Bonus 20 days holiday plus stats Advanced Company Pension, Life Cover & Private Healthcare Full Expensed Business Travel and Accommodation Laptop Reporting to General Manager, Marketing/Admin Manager