Vendor Marketing Co-ordinator Hybrid working role both office and home based. You must be able to work from home with appropriate workspace and be able to commute to central Birmingham when required. Overview: Are you ready to dive into a thrilling opportunity where your expertise will drive the success of our vendor relations, contributing over £1 million a year in marketing funds? As an IT Vendor Partner Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in fostering and maintaining relationships with our strategic vendor partners. Picture yourself leading the charge in executing exciting paid digital marketing programmes on our cutting-edge procurement platform, all while embracing the thrill of tackling diverse tasks that keep you on your toes. You will collaborate closely with the Vendor Partner Manager to ensure smooth communication and collaboration between our organisation and our partners. The Benefits 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Life Insurance Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 health, financial and wellbeing support Tailored benefits platform – includes discounts on retail, travel, gym and leisure YuLife wellbeing app with 24/7 access to a virtual GP service, free will writing service and second medical opinion scheme Cycle to work scheme Electric Car scheme Long service awards Paid Volunteer Leave Training and development opportunities Brand new city centre office – including free access to gym, shower facilities, secure lockers for bikes and onsite café Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management: • Assist and collaborate closely with the Vendor Partner Manager in building and nurturing relationships with our vendor partners, recognising their immense contribution to our profitability • Serve as a point of contact for vendor partners, addressing their inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that partner needs and expectations are met effectively • Attend physical and virtual vendor performance review meetings and apply ideas, suggestions for business and marketing improvement • Attend and oversee vendor showcase days held in our offices, including co-ordination and set up of customer account mapping sessions Paid Marketing Advertisement Execution: • Organise and co-ordinate the delivery of paid marketing advertisements on our procurement platform on behalf of vendor partners through creating schedules, and collaborating with key stakeholders to agree relevant content • Work closely with the web design team and marketing team to create compelling content that aligns with partner objectives and platform standards • Monitor ad performance and provide regular reports to vendor partners, offering insights and recommendations for optimisation • Ensure vendors are working to a strict time schedule and issuing marketing content on time to meet our deadlines Ad-Hoc Task Management: • Embrace a proactive approach in handling a diverse range of ad-hoc tasks as they arise, demonstrating your flexibility and readiness to support various initiatives • Assist in the coordination of events, meetings, training sessions and presentations involving vendor partners • Assist in co-ordination of vendor sponsored external customer events • Support the Vendor Partner Manager in executing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing partner relationships Flexible hours for event setup: • Get ready to inject some excitement into your schedule as you occasionally work additional hours for the setup of events involving vendor partners • Showcase your flair for coordination by ensuring all logistical aspects are meticulously arranged for a memorable and successful event experience Skills and Qualifications: • Events co-ordination and management • Previous experience in a coordinator or assistant role, preferably in vendor management or marketing • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel • Experience in using content creation tools such as Canva • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail • Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Marketing skills - previous experience of delivering social media or online marketing is an advantage Attributes: • Adaptability: Comfortable with handling a variety of tasks and shifting priorities • Confidence: Approach challenges with self-assurance and conviction, effectively representing our organisation • Proactive: Takes initiative to anticipate needs and address challenges head on • Collaborative: Works well within a team environment and values cooperation • Resourceful: Finds creative solutions to overcome obstacles and achieve goals • Reliable: Demonstrates consistency and dependability in fulfilling responsibilities and have the flexibility to work occasional additional hours for event setup As an IT Vendor Partner Coordinator, you will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the success of our vendor partnerships and marketing efforts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, and where your efforts directly impact our organization's growth and success. If you are a proactive, adaptable and a presentable individual with a passion for building relationships and delivering results, we encourage you to apply and join our team.