Those working as a marketing coordinator provide a number of services to marketing departments of numerous industries as well as some public organisations. The post is often an entry-level position for fresh graduates looking to get a foot in the door in the field of marketing
Duties typically associated with this position include providing assistance with product development initiatives, sales analysis, customer satisfaction surveys and developing promotional activities and concepts. Creating reports and giving presentations are also common tasks
Successful candidates are typically armed with a Bachelors degree, ideally in marketing or business, though some liberal arts and associated disciplines are also acceptable for some positions. The post requires excellent oral and written communications skills, good logistical abilities and the skills to work efficiently as part of a team
The average salary for a UK-based marketing coordinator is just over £21,000 per annum. However, figures for this post can range from entry-level salaries of about £15,000 and up to around £25,000 per annum for experienced coordinators.