Placement Student - Marketing in Eastleigh

Prysmian Group is a world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with around 30,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide. Every day is different and varied. You will be in charge of a wide range of different projects. Typical tasks may include:

• Design of brochures, product literature, in-house magazine, mailshots etc.
• Compiling and maintaining project and budget tracking system
• Web page design – Internet/Intranet
• Raising requisitions for payment of goods
• Promotional and merchandising ideas
• Support the planning and execution of trade shows, participate at these shows
• Competitor/Customer/Market Research and analysis
• Literature Management and Distribution
• Manning information hotline
• Spontaneous project work
• Supporting Sales/Specification team
• Support of product launches
• General clerical support to Marketing Department

As the year progresses you are given the opportunity to increase responsibility and autonomy to gain the most from your placement year.

Who We Are Looking For?

An individual who has:

• Creativity
• Willingness to be part of a dynamic team
• Passion for making a difference in a short space of time
• A proactive “can-do” attitude and the resilience to overcome disappointment
• General computer skills and knowledge of Excel and Word
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign / Photoshop / Illustrator / Freehand / Quark Xpress is desirable
• Organisational skills
• Good telephone manner
• Full driving licence would be beneficial (but not essential)

You will be an undergraduate ideally studying a Marketing or Business-related degree. It is essential that you can work well in a team and possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

Other personal skills required:

• High level of initiative
• Ability to overcome problems calmly and effectively
• Project management skills
• Flexible and responsive to change

We will expect a professional attitude to work and a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Location details

This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.