INTERNATIONAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Based at Flexifoil HQ, Chessington, Surrey
Competitive graduate salary
Fixed term contract – 18 months
Ref. R11944

A fantastic opportunity to make a difference within this exciting company Flexifoil is a sports lifestyle brand focused on kite surfing and kite sports in general with a long heritage spanning over 35 years. The company, based in Surrey, designs and manufactures its products to the highest standards to deliver the best possible performance. You can expect to join an enthusiastic and dynamic team committed to excellence in an honest, open and energetic environment.

To support continued growth, Flexifoil is partnering with University of the West of England on an exciting project to streamline production and expand its overseas markets. The partners are looking to recruit a recent graduate as International Marketing Executive for this project.

Further information about the University and Flexifoil International can be found at www.uwe.ac.uk and http://www.flexifoil.com

Your role will be to analyse markets, develop and help to execute a market-led strategy and campaign. This will involve negotiating with distributors and dealers in a number of key overseas markets, including the USA, South Africa and Australia.

With a good degree in business or marketing, you’ll have some experience of marketing research and market assessment with an ability to work autonomously and create solutions to marketing challenges. You will be comfortable working in an overseas environment and ideally will have experience of non-recreational international travel. You will be able to show you can take the lead on a project and progress it to a successful conclusion and have a strong team orientation.

The post will involve international long-haul travel. Benefits include generous training and development budget and the opportunity to gain the Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Management. Following successful completion of the project, there may be the opportunity for a permanent role within the company.

To see full details of the posts please visit: http://info.uwe.ac.uk/vacancies/current_research.asp or telephone the 24 hour answerphone service on 0117 328 2890 to request documents by post.

Closing date for applications is 13 October 2008. Please quote reference number in all correspondence.