B2B MARKETING UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT: DIGITAL PRINTING & SOLUTIONS

Job title:

B2B MARKETING UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT: DIGITAL PRINTING & SOLUTIONS

Company

Canon

Job description

Job Purpose and SummaryJoin us as an intern and discover the world of Canon, where we use imaging to transform our world. Here at Canon UK, we believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing and where they are given their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why you’ll be treated as part of the team from day one, encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table – and given the opportunity to really show what you can do. You’ll be gaining real life marketing experience, assuming real responsibility and making an impact from the get-go. On this fast-paced placement we are looking for customer minded individuals with a self-motivated approach to work, used to working in a high pressure, time sensitive environment with the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneouslyWhat we giveWith Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.What awaits you?

• Working within our

business, you will be assigned specific tasks, as well as defined projects, that drive awareness and leads for our print and software products. Focussing on short-term business needs and longer-term strategic goals, you will use your analytical skills to monitor marketing performance and take appropriate action to resolve or escalate issues as appropriate. * Working towards your own objectives, you will solicit feedback, design, and execute project plans, identify measures of success, and generate ideas for improvement. Along with a commercial mind set, your innovative thinking will allow you to demonstrate your passion in developing robust marketing concepts.

• Occasionally, you will represent Canon at events and exhibitions where you need to have confidence in supporting the Canon brand. You will provide support to our account managers and retailers by meeting and handling queries over phone, by email and face to face. You will also have ownership of a set project, key product area or an important retail account within the team, and work with the Sales team and Product and Channel team to support this.
• You will also be part of a marketing project planning team and will have the opportunity to learn about best practice and to share your ideas in a compelling way. Working in collaboration with Product, Sales, and PR & Communications teams, you will provide additional support to the wider team on marketing activities as required.
• Examples of the type of experience you may gain, include working within direct and indirect routes to market; web and content management; campaign development and execution; liaising with design and print agencies; product management and launches; events; and more…!

What we ask

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in business studies, Marketing, Economics, or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:1.
• Ability to work on your own and within a team, whilst building and maintaining good working relationships with a diverse range of people, and strong interpersonal skills, to influence and negotiate internally and externally to the organisation.
• Analytical skills with good attention to detail, and organisational and project planning skills with the ability to track projects and provide updates when asked.
• Ability to work under pressure with the energy to manage a busy workload. Confident by nature with the ability to use your own initiative to respond to a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills; both written and verbal
• Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Most importantly, you must have the desire to learn.You will needWhat you need to knowAdditional 12-months industrial placements are currently open for application within Canon UK, please ensure you are applying to the one that is the most relevant to you. Check ourWhat do you need to do now?If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include video interview and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring managers. If selected you will then be invited to an assessment centre at our Head Office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for the last year of your bachelor’s degree, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in England.We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.Further InformationAbout Canon UKWe’re a leading technology company, founded in Japan in 1937, and we’re dedicated to helping people reimagine and push the boundaries of what is possible through imaging.If you’re passionate about helping bringing creativity to life, then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Canon UK. Our award-winning products span across a multitude of categories and are used in a variety of industries including photography, broadcast, office environment, industrial manufacturing and more.Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment. Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:36:13 GMT

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