Job Title
Degree Apprenticeship Opportunity - Product Marketing
Job Description
We are looking for a Product Marketing Apprentice to join our Product Marketing team in Guildford.
Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career. Together, we’re transforming our industry.
As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!
Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.
You'll be a part of our UK&I ‘Product Marketing’ Team, based in our Guildford office. As a team we are responsible for driving the success of our professional luminaires. This includes:
Researching the lighting market, our customers requirements and our competitors offering, to define our product requirements for specific portfolio’s & applications
Assisting in the development of new products (professional luminaires) and ensuring all product data/material is available for launch
Launching new products and communicating their benefits and USP’s to our sales and design teams, and our customers
Reviewing product pricing, promotion and performance to verify their success
Evaluating a products sales and feedback to then input into the products future upgrades and/or new generations
As an Apprentice you will be enrolled with a local College/University and given day-release to complete your apprenticeship. The course will be specific to you, and previous Lighting Design Apprentices have studied Engineering, Project Management and Business Management.
During your 3-year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to:
Produce outdoor lighting calculations for Applications such Urban public spaces, Bridges & Facades, Road/Street/Car Parks and Sports Pitches/stadiums
Produce mains lighting and emergency lighting layouts for Indoor Applications such as Offices, Industrial Premises, Retail Stores & Hospitality spaces
Review design briefs to understand the client’s requirements and the technical performance requirements
Communicate with Key Account Managers to provide progress updates, discuss ideas and identify areas for possible innovation
Attend site visits and customer meetings where required
Update the project management database with design progress and ensure deadlines are achieved
Work closely with fellow Lighting Application Specialists to share best practice and grow capabilities
What you’ll need
Satisfactory GCSE (English and Maths included) & A Level attainment
Experienced using Microsoft Office packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)
A fast learner, reliable and able to work to deadlines
Attention to detail
An excellent & confident communicator, which includes giving presentations
Proactive with your approach
Resident in England and able to be based in the Guildford office
Between the age of 16 plus
What you’ll get in return…
Annual salary from £20,500 and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
An annual bonus
Various Flexible Benefits
Qualification opportunity with an external provider
An extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform, free training and coaching
Opportunity to buy Signify products with discount
Develop your workplace skills and experience and help you build the foundations of your future career
Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
Great working environment with Gaming Area, Free Friday Breakfast, Daily Fresh Fruits and Social Events
What happens once you complete the apprenticeship?
Most of our Apprentices are offered a role at Signify having successfully demonstrated the appropriate skills and behaviour for effective performance. Alternatively, there are opportunities for Higher-Level Apprenticeships which can be topped up further to full degree level.
What we promise
We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.
Do you want to kickstart your career? Apply now!