Marketing Operations & Data Research Apprentice

UK (Hybrid)

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Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the data foundation and operational support for targeted campaigns and pipeline tracking, turning scattered information into reliable, enriched records and improving CRM-driven workflows.

  • Manage data intake, enrichment, and quality checks across campaigns and pipeline measurement.
  • Provide first-line user support and drive data-process improvements, including automation and AI tool exploration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research and build high-quality data on companies and contacts to support business priorities
  • Use online tools to gather and enrich information
  • Support data quality checks, reporting, and continuous improvement
  • Work with marketing and sales teams to support campaigns and pipeline tracking
  • Support the day-to-day running and development of our CRM system (Dynamics 365)
  • Maintain accurate and well-structured data
  • Assist with system improvements, workflows, and automation
  • Provide first-line support to users
  • Get exposure to emerging AI tools and technologies
  • Support initiatives to improve efficiency and lead generation through data and automation

Requirements

  • An interest in data research, marketing operations, or business systems
  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
  • Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
  • Able to manage tasks and priorities in a structured way
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office

Preferred

  • Business A-level (or similar) is helpful but not essential

Benefits

  • Hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Private medical cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including:
  • Nutritional consultations
  • Virtual 1:1 personal training sessions
  • Counselling support and wellbeing advice
  • Retail discounts hub
  • Cycle to Work scheme
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Smithers

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Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and certification services. With world-class laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.Smithers invests in our scientific and engineering talent. Our scientists and engineers are key opinion leaders in many of the markets we serve.

Founded in 1925
Akron, Ohio, USA
781 employees (35 in marketing)
54% recommend to a friend
99% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
84.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.4%
Direct
37.7%
Referral
9.5%
Social
2.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~781

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$215K
Last Raise
$215K
Seed, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2023
    Seed • $215K

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