Sales and Marketing Assistant
Hayward Miller, Thetford, Norfolk £26,500 starting salary (full-time, 40 hours), pro-rata for reduced hours Full-time, or reduced hours (9am to 3pm) for the right candidate Permanent
Why Hayward Miller?
This role suits someone early in their sales and marketing career, whether you are just starting out or already have a little experience behind you. You will work across a range of industries and build a broad skillset that stands out in this field. Working alongside experienced colleagues from different backgrounds, you will pick up far more than you would in a single-sector role.
We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, respect and excellence. As a company that has supported over 300 businesses in the past 16 years, we offer clients a fully managed service focused on growth and retention. Work at Hayward Miller and you will gain a great deal more than just a job.
Join Our Outsourced Sales Team
Are you ready to start a career in sales and marketing with real variety and plenty of room to progress? At Hayward Miller, we are looking for an organised, capable Sales and Marketing Assistant to join our team in Thetford, Norfolk. We are a small, close-knit team that is expanding, and we move into a larger office next month, so it is a good time to join and develop with us.
As a leading outsourced sales company, we work with a varied portfolio of clients across many sectors. This junior role is a hands-on introduction to how effective campaigns are planned, written and measured, supporting work for national and international clients from day one.
The Role
Working closely with our marketing and telemarketing teams, you will support the day to day running of client campaigns. What matters most is that you write clearly, learn quickly, and are happy keeping several tasks moving at once.
You will start by supporting live campaigns and learning our processes, with training and mentoring throughout, and take on more responsibility as you gain experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing email and social media outreach campaigns across platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram
- Keeping email deliverability healthy so campaigns reach the right inboxes
- Helping to prepare and check campaign data and contact lists for accuracy
- Carrying out market research under the guidance of the Marketing Manager
- Drafting and proofreading copy with support from the wider team
- Scheduling posts and keeping campaign records up to date
- Helping to track campaign performance and pulling together reports
- Keeping work for several clients organised and on schedule
- General administrative, marketing and sales support across the team
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Strong written English with a good eye for detail
- Well organised, with the ability to manage several tasks at once
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, mainly Word and Excel, and happy to learn new systems
- A genuine interest in sales and marketing, and a willingness to learn
- Reliable, professional and a good team player
Desirable (not essential):
- A UK driving licence and own transport. The office has free on-site parking but is not on a direct public transport route, so getting here easily matters
- Any hands-on experience with social media, copywriting or design tools such as Canva, whether from work, study or your own projects
- Experience using AI tools such as Claude for tasks like writing, research or organising your work
- Some understanding of what makes sales effective, and how good marketing supports it
What We Offer
- Starting salary of £26,500 for full-time hours, or pro-rata for reduced hours
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (40 hours per week), or reduced hours (9am to 3pm) for the right candidate
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Full training and ongoing support to help you develop
- A clear pathway into more senior marketing roles for strong performers
- Free on-site parking
- A team small enough that your work is noticed, with plenty of experience around you to learn from
How to Apply
Interested? We would like to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a short cover letter telling us why this role suits you. Please note: applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
This is an office-based role at our Thetford, Norfolk office. Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Hayward Miller is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
Pay: £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
