Marketing Assistant/Lead Generation – Birmingham – £25,000–£29,000
A Birmingham-based social media agency is looking for a Marketing and Lead Generation Assistant to work closely with senior leadership and support business growth, new client acquisition, and brand visibility.
This is a varied, fast-paced role suited to a proactive and organised individual with a strong interest in sales, marketing, and agency growth. You’ll support lead management, outreach activity, content creation, and pitch preparation, while gaining exposure to senior decision-making and commercial strategy within a growing agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Organise and manage inbound and outbound sales leads, maintaining accurate trackers and CRM documents
* Research prospective clients, brands, industries, and new market opportunities
* Support follow-ups, proposals, and pipeline management
* Manage diaries, meetings, and preparation for client pitches
* Take notes, track actions, and ensure follow-ups are completed
* Create and schedule LinkedIn and social content to support agency growth and personal branding
* Write and refine outreach messages across email, LinkedIn, and direct messaging
* Contribute ideas to improve outbound strategies and stand out in competitive markets
* Create and adapt pitch decks using Canva, ensuring presentations are on-brand and commercially strong
* Support social media and influencer-related activity, turning opportunities into timely content
* Maintain strong organisation across outreach, bookings, deadlines, and documentation
Requirements
* A confident, proactive self-starter with strong organisational skills
* Comfortable supporting sales activity, outreach, and new business conversations
* Strong written communication skills, particularly for short-form outreach and social content
* Experience in a marketing, social media, influencer, or agency environment
* Confident using Canva, CapCut, and social scheduling tools
* Strong attention to detail across tracking, budgets, and deadlines
* High energy, commercially minded, and keen to grow a long-term career in sales or marketing
Benefits
* Hybrid working once established
* Monthly bonus scheme
* Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
* Clear progression and development support
* Additional time off around Christmas and on your birthday
* Regular team socials and a collaborative agency culture
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