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  • Marketing

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    A career in marketing could include a number of positions and career tracks. Fund raising, public relations, and advertising are also included under the banner of marketing. Three common elements in all of these jobs are communication, people and results.

    Where can our graduates go?

    Marketing officers may be employed by companies that manufacture or distribute consumer or industrial goods, or companies that provide private business services. They may also work in advertising, Electronic commerce, promotions, insurance and banking organisations. Increasingly, marketing officers are employed by government departments and enterprises.

    Sales Associate, IBM

    IBM are now hiring and are interested in speaking with you if you've completed a Business, IT, Commerce, Marketing, Legal or Economics degree, possibly worked in retail (i.e. mobile phone sales or customer service) and especially if you are the sort of person who's enthusiastic and self motivated. IBM is seeking dynamic individuals to join their Associate program as a Sales Professional who are highly motivated, enjoy pressure and possess a dynamic customer service personality in addition to the following capabilities:

    • Experiences in telesales, telemarketing or retail sales
    • Team player with creative problem solving capability
    • Ability to build strong customer rapport
    • Enjoy exceeding targets and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    So, if you believe you're perfect for this role, and have graduated within the last 18 months with a minimum of a credit average, then register your details on our online database. This is your chance to join one of the world's leading companies!

    Some Occupations

    • Advertising Account Executive
    • Advertising Manager
    • Analyst
    • Brand/Product Manager
    • Business Development Consultant
    • Buyer Assistant
    • Campaign Services Coordinator
    • Client Database Manager
    • Communication Officer
    • Consumer Researcher
    • Copy Writer
    • Electronic Commerce Manager
    • Fundraising Officer
    • Interviewer
    • Market Research Assistant
    • Marketing Assistant
    • Marketing Co-ordinator
    • Marketing Graduate
    • Marketing Intern
    • Marketing Officer
    • Marketing Representative
    • Media Liaison Coordinator
    • Media Sales Cadet
    • Promotions Officer
    • Public Relations Officer
    • Publicity Officer
    • Sales & Marketing Assistant
    • Sales Representative
    • Territory Manager
    • Trainee Market researcher

    Graduate Recruitment, AMP

    AMP is a leading financial services company in Australia and New Zealand. We are seeking graduates for careers in:

    • accounting, finance and actuarial 
    • IT 
    • sales and marketing  
    • investment management
    • property, and
    • business development and strategy.

    What kind of graduates are AMP looking for?

    We are looking for graduates with:

    • a strong academic background
    • excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • leadership qualities
    • the ability to work effectively in a team as well as on their own
    • integrity
    • customer service skills
    • a commitment to excellence.

    Potential Employers

    Potential employers include Australian companies trading overseas and global corporations operating in our region.

    • ABB Grain Ltd
    • AMP
    • Anglicare SA
    • ANZ Banking Group
    • Coles Myer Ltd
    • Commonwealth Bank of Australia
    • Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
    • Ford
    • HP
    • IBM Australia Ltd
    • Insurance Australia Group (IAG)
    • Mars Incorporated / Masterfoods
    • Microsoft Pty Ltd
    • New Focus
    • Procter & Gamble
    • Qantas
    • South Australian Tourism Commission
    • Unilever Australasia
    • Yalumba Wine Company

    Some Websites

    Graduate Opportunities, Procter & Gamble

    Two billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. Our goal is simple: we aim to create the most successful global brands in every category everywhere we compete! At P&G, you are not just "the graduate", you're a valuable member of a diverse community who strive to be the best, want to work together to grow and develop - not only our business, but also you as an individual. Whatever discipline you are in, we have a graduate opportunity for you. We look for individuals with:

    • A well-rounded portfolio of life experiences
    • A strong desire to learn and achieve
    • An ability to work well with others
    • Innovative and analytical mindset
    If you seriously consider yourself a leader, then P&G is interested in you.

    The following sites have jobs, articles and career resources:

    Graduate Recruitment Program, Masterfoods Australia New Zealand

    Masterfoods Australia New Zealand is a subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, a global organisation with over 35,000 Associates.   We develop, manufacture and market some of the most well recognised brands in the world and are one of the market leaders in the industry.   We remain a family owned business, committed to our customers and driven by our principles.   Quality, Mutuality, Responsibility, Efficiency and Freedom. The MasterFoods Graduate Program is open to Graduates across a number of disciplines and we value academic performance, personal interests, above average communication skills and problem solving ability.   We are currently seeking Graduates from a range of disciplines including but not exclusive to:

    • Engineering (including chemical, mechanical and industrial engineering)
    • Information Technology
    • Accounting, Finance & Economics
    • Business
    • Science
    • Food Science
    • Sales & Marketing
    • Human Resources

    Australian Graduate Survey

    Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.

    2007 Graduates at a glance:

    • Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
    • One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
    • The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000

    Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
    Additional information from: GradsOnline

    Graduate Program (Marketing), Unilever Australasia
    Degree requirements: any - passion for marketing essential!

    For people passionate about marketing, Careers in Marketing don't get any better than this. Unilever continues to rewrite the marketing rule book, developing some of the world's biggest brands, creating groundbreaking campaigns and finding new ways of connecting with consumers. In everything you do you'll need to be passionate about your brand and able to inspire people around you. You'll need a clear vision of where you want your brand to go and the ability to create plans based on a combination of sound analysis and gut instinct. And while you won't need to write advertisements or design in-store merchandise, you'll need to be able to judge creative work - so lateral and creative thinking is absolutely vital. In Marketing we are looking for entrepreneurs, people with a passion who can inspire a team towards a common goal. As a marketer within Unilever you will be at the centre of all the action. You will be required to utilise your full range of skills - analytical, creative & interpersonal - to ensure that your goals are reached.

    More information

    For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.

    Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.

    The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:

    • graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
    • information and assistance with your job search;
    • graduate skill development programs;
    • opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work experience; and
    • career development services

    For more information explore this website.

    This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities, Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.

    Marketing Assistant/Coordinator, Clipsal Australia Pty. Ltd

    Clipsal has an exciting role for a budding Marketing graduate or an experienced Coordinator to join our busy Commercial team at Bowden. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the role requires a highly motivated and innovative person to develop and implement State and National Wholesaler Promotions and coordinate wholesaler publications nationally. Responsibilities Include:

    • Strengthening brand & corporate image through implementation of marketing initiatives
    • Analysis of marketing initiatives
    • Development and Management of external and internal communications
    • Maintaining and strengthening key internal and external relationships
    The position requires an individual who prides them self on attention to detail, has the ability to meet deadlines and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. The successful applicant must also have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Relevant marketing qualifications and/or experience within a similar role are a must. Excellent written and oral communication skills along with superior time management and organisational skills are imperative to the success of this position. Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential and an understanding of Microsoft Project is an advantage. If you have the initiative to develop and implement new ideas in a fast paced business environment with endless opportunities, please apply now!

     

    Bachelor of International Business - Working as a Marketing Assistant for a small winery in Melbourne.

    My position mainly involves assisting with the sales and marketing of the two wines that the winery produces.   My position will include roles such as PR, web site design, direct selling management, sales co-ordination, fostering trade and media relationships, and assisting in the development and co-ordination of trade and consumer market strategies.

     

    Marketing Coordinator, Anglicare SA

    • Permanent full-time role
    • Growth industry
    • Suit university graduate

    Anglicare makes a positive difference to the lives of 50,000 South Australians each year, through a range of services to people who are elderly, homeless, unemployed and financially disadvantaged. We are a dynamic, large organisation and a great opportunity has opened for an enthusiastic, organised and people oriented person to join the marketing team in growing and maintaining goodwill and financial security for Anglicare's work in the community.

    The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for:

    • ongoing maintenance and integrity of the donor database
    • accuracy and reporting of direct mail campaigns
    • daily banking and receipting
    • administration support for the department
    • creating and analysing financial reports
    • recording and sale of merchandise

    The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

    • a high computer literacy and an advanced knowledge of the Microsoft office suite including Excel and Word
    • knowledge and use of fundraising, accounting or market research software or similar
    • desktop publishing skills
    • cash and credit card handling ability
    • an understanding of accounting principles
    • clerical data entry
    • data processing and database analytical skills
    • ability to prepare a direct mail campaign
    • ability to produce and analyse detailed financial reports
    • excellent communication skills and customer relations
    • ability to supervise and delegate
    You will gain enormous satisfaction from making a positive difference in the community.

     

     



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