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Rachael Cotton

Budleigh Salterton

Summary

Dynamic Marketing Manager with proven expertise in CRM implementation, event planning, and analytics. Successfully managed cross-functional teams and coordinated marketing initiatives, driving growth and alignment with business objectives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

Augean / Future Industrial Services
Honiton
03.2016 - Current
  • Manage cross-functional teams to execute marketing campaigns and initiatives effectively.
  • Coordinate digital marketing efforts across social media, email, and website platforms.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to align marketing strategies with business objectives.
  • Create content for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and websites.
  • Work with management team to oversee and monitor marketing strategy.
  • Implement a new CRM system across the Group
  • Prepare, write and compile tenders and proposals to prospective clients.
  • Prepare monthly sales reports
  • Perform market analysis to better understand target audiences.
  • Organise trade shows and exhibitions including managing accommodation, transport and entertaining.
  • Monitor competitors' activities to keep up with industry trends.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using analytics tools.
  • Track budgets for all marketing initiatives and provided regular updates.
  • Draft press releases announcing new products or services.
  • Coordinate with sales teams to develop mutual approaches to problems and opportunities.

Operations Support Manager

Future Industrial Services Ltd
Honiton
01.2010 - 03.2016
  • Managed daily operational support tasks and ensured seamless workflow.
  • Coordinated communication between departments to enhance collaboration.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and company policies.
  • Facilitated meetings to discuss operational challenges and solutions.
  • Supported project management initiatives with logistical planning and coordination.
  • Established processes for monitoring service levels, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
  • Created reports on operational performance metrics such as availability, uptime, downtime, capacity utilisation.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of projects within timeline and budget constraints.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of a team of staff members including scheduling, training, and mentoring.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.

PA to Directors

Bale Group Ltd
Honiton
07.2001 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, managing itineraries and accommodation.
  • Prepared meeting agenda and minutes.
  • Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely replenishment and cost control.
  • Handled correspondence, responding to enquiries and directing messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted in project management tasks, tracking deadlines and deliverables for multiple initiatives.
  • Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails promptly.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance with enquiries.
  • Prepared documents such as reports, presentations, agendas, and correspondence.
  • Performed various clerical tasks and organised office areas to promote productivity.

Education

Degree Level 6 Professional Marketing

Professional Academy
Exeter
01-2019

South Devon College
Torquay

Skills

  • Document preparation
  • Travel coordination
  • CRM implementation
  • Event planning
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking and organisation
  • Perform well in high-demand, fast-paced environments
  • Problem resolving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Marketing Manager

Augean / Future Industrial Services
03.2016 - Current

Operations Support Manager

Future Industrial Services Ltd
01.2010 - 03.2016

PA to Directors

Bale Group Ltd
07.2001 - 01.2010

Degree Level 6 Professional Marketing

Professional Academy

South Devon College
Rachael Cotton