Marketing and Ecommerce Apprenticeship

VQ Solutions is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join Ram Peripherals' vibrant marketing team. In this role, you will immerse yourself in all facets of marketing and engaging in a diverse array of tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to launch your career with hands-on experience and growth potential.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and E-commerce:

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of our website, ensuring all products are up to date with accurate imagery, descriptions, pricing and specifications
• Ensure all products and website content are optimised for SEO to improve organic search visibility
• Responsible for the running and development of our eBay and Amazon platforms - identifying new products, maintaining existing listings and regularly reviewing sales performance and ROI
• Manage product listings across all e-commerce platforms, including our own website, eBay, Amazon and any future platforms we introduce
• Work with Google Analytics, Google Ads and Google Merchant Centre to monitor website traffic, conversions, advertising performance and ROI, making recommendations for improvements
• Help develop and improve our digital marketing channels, primarily Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and X
• Create and maintain a content plan, producing regular engaging content across our social media channels
• Assist with email marketing campaigns to existing and prospective customers using Mailchimp or similar platforms
• Help plan and organise the company's attendance at trade shows, exhibitions and networking events
• Research new marketing opportunities and identify ways to increase brand awareness and generate new enquiries

Sales and Business Development:

• Support the sales team with day-to-day sales and business development activities
• Research and identify potential new customers across our target markets, including businesses, schools, resellers and retailers
• Use platforms such as LinkedIn, Apollo and other prospecting tools to identify new sales opportunities and build targeted prospect lists
• Assist with outbound sales campaigns, including email, telephone and LinkedIn outreach
• Contact prospective customers to introduce our products and services, qualify enquiries and identify potential sales opportunities
• Follow up on marketing leads, website enquiries and existing customer opportunities
• Maintain accurate customer and prospect information within our CRM system
• Assist the sales team with quotations, product information and customer follow-ups
• Develop an understanding of our product range and learn how to identify the right products for different customer requirements
• Monitor sales activity and help track leads from initial enquiry through to completed sale
• Work with the marketing team to ensure marketing campaigns generate measurable sales leads and opportunities
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales to existing customers through additional products, consumables and related services
• Assist with market and competitor research to identify new products, customers and sales opportunities

Stock, Orders and Administration:

• Ensure product and stock information is accurate and up to date across our sales channels
• Assist with inventory checks and stock management
• Monitor product availability and flag potential stock issues to the relevant team members
• Process orders received through our e-commerce channels
• Assist with general sales and marketing administration as required

Training

• You will work towards an Advanced Level 3 Multi-channel Marketing apprenticeship, delivered by VQ Solutions
• You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor and will also be supported internally by your manager
• During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend workshop sessions and have regular reviews
• The best part? All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours

After the apprenticeship

The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time roles upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Good time management
• Flexibility
• Ability to prioritise
• Enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade Minimum C/4)

About the employer

For over 30 years, Ram Peripherals has built strong partnerships with numerous suppliers and end-users worldwide. We deliver comprehensive hardware solutions, offering expert advice on machine selection, ordering, installation, routine servicing and maintenance, technical support, and troubleshooting. Our promise: Best quality at a fair price.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Multi-channel marketer (level 3), Sales, marketing and procurement
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,000 a year