Blue Arrow Edinburgh are currently recruiting for a Research and Marketing Administrator

Job description

The duties required of the office assistant will primarily consist of administrative support of the office, assisting the Trade Team with inbound queries from regional businesses, investment prospecting, networking, and supporting the Regional Manager's activities. This will include (non-exhaustive list):

• Assisting with the general administration of the office
• Administrative supporting regional companies with their international trade questions
• Researching and developing prospective investment leads
• Administrative assisting with market research and sector studies
• Administrative assisting with the organisation of events, including conferences, trade fairs seminars, sponsorship's, hosting visitors from abroad
• Supporting the Regional Manager with their tasks

Skills/experience

• Managing data in the CRM system Required skills and experience of the staff that will perform the administrative services:
• Proficient in English, both written and verbally
• Ability to meet targets and work within deadlines
• Ability to produce clear and concise content (communication with external partners, internal reporting, etc.) and communicate effectively
• Awareness of business, international trade and investment, and economic affairs, especially with regard to Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Northern England
• Strong organisation and problem solving skills
• Proficient with commonly used IT applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, etc.) or willing to take training on, if unfamiliar.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

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