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Position Summary
A proactive and detail-oriented Marketing Administrator to support the Ford PartsPlus marketing team with day-to-day administrative tasks. This role will be key in managing budgets, coordinating with suppliers, preparing cost estimates, conducting market research, and handling purchasing for marketing-related activities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, financially astute, and capable of working across multiple projects simultaneously.
Job Duties
Budget & Financial Administration:
Assist in the creation and ongoing management of the marketing budget.
Monitors spend against budget and produce regular financial reports.
Process invoices and purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Prepare cost estimates and support the approval process for marketing initiatives.
Liaise with suppliers and external agencies to obtain quotes, confirm bookings, and ensure timely delivery of services or materials.
Maintain a preferred supplier list and support procurement best practices.
Marketing Support & Coordination:
Provide administrative support for campaigns, events, and promotional activities.
Coordinate the production and distribution of marketing materials.
Ensure marketing assets are procured and delivered appropriately.
Research & Purchasing:
Conduct market research to support campaign planning and competitor analysis.
Source and purchase marketing collateral, promotional merchandise, and other materials within budget.
General Administrative Duties:
Maintain organised records and documentation for marketing projects and supplier transactions.
Assist with reporting, analytics, and performance tracking for marketing activities.
Provide administrative support to the wider marketing team as required.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a marketing or administrative role.
Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
Experience managing budgets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of marketing principles and materials is advantageous.
A degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.
Relevant experience or training in financial or project administration is an advantage.
This is a hybrid role, working from home and at the OEC office in Newbury 2 days a week.
Seniority level Seniority level Associate
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Administrative and Marketing
Industries Software Development and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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