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DMM is a company that designs, manufactures, markets and sells high quality equipment for use in climbing, mountaineering, tree care, working at height, rope access and rescue. DMM strives to achieve the highest levels of quality, innovation, and service.

Mission Statement: “Together, each one of us will make a better, safer product for our customers”

The Role:
DMM have a vacancy for a Marketing/Website Assistant to support the marketing team. The Marketing/Website Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the company websites, creating written content to accompany internal and external communications, maximising product visibility in the media and facilitating inter-departmental communication. This role would suit a meticulous, highly organised team player with strong copywriting and communication skills.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Climbing, Work at Height or Tree Care products and strong writing skills. This role is based in the DMM offices in Llanberis and remote working will not be considered.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Create focused and engaging product copy to support marketing campaigns in line with in-house writing style guidelines
• Develop and maintain website content for the DMM websites using SEO guidelines to maximise search engine rankings
• Establish and develop relationships with media, press, gear reviewers, film production companies and influencers to secure positive product placement and gear testing reviews
• Proactively seek new and creative opportunities to maximise the brand exposure and coverage through a range of channels
• Manage the gear review calendar and follow up schedule, and ensure samples are dispatched on time to maximise product placement opportunities
• Compile and distribute press releases
• Develop close relationships with all internal teams to facilitate internal communication on marketing activities
• Manage the gear review calendar and follow up schedule, and ensure samples are dispatched on time to maximise product placement opportunities
• Seek quality content for internal and external newsletters and communications
• Create and deliver engaging newsletter content to meet the publishing schedule deadlines and targets
• Facilitate factory tours in line with company procedure and Health & Safety policy
• Assist the marketing team in delivering projects
• Other duties as required

Essential:

• Knowledge of DMM products and their technical application in Climbing, Work at Height or Tree Care industries
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Work on own initiative, pro-active and self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships
• Strong team player
• Good level of computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheets, and email

Desirable:

• Degree in Marketing or equivalent experience
• Website and database administration
• An understanding of SEO and HTML

Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
Starting salary £17,000 to 19,500 depending on experience.

If you feel you have the relevant skills, qualities, background and experience we are really keen to hear more about you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your own career in return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should apply in the first instance with a copy of their CV and any additional information that you feel is relevant.

Contact Us:
Applications and current C.V. to be sent to:
Suzanne Bonnett – HR Manager – suzanne@dmmwales.com
DMM Engineering, Y Glyn, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4EL

Closing date for applications: 27th October 2017
DMM Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunities employer