Marketing Executive (Korean or Japanese Speaker) - Kaplan : Job Details

Marketing Executive

Reference number: JR242952

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based in Hammersmith, London.

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum based on experience

We are looking for a Marketing Executive to join our team.

We are now looking to recruit a talented Marketing Executive (Japanese and/or Korean speaker), whose focus will be to support, sustain and grow the strong presence of our brands in the Asia region, whilst also providing operational support for projects in other regions. The position is based within the regional marketing team, reporting to the B2B Marketing Manager. The role would involve working with an international team, based in offices across the world and would offer extensive exposure to international marketing, using a variety of digital and traditional offline channels.

The position would ideally suit someone with previous experience in a communications role, which required operating in both English and other languages, who is looking to join an international business with scope for career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Marketing Assistant or Executive, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree or above (desirable).

• Proficiency in Japanese or Korean, together with fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of both languages will be a plus.

• Relevant marketing experience.

• Keen interest in online trends, technology, social media, blogs, and travel.

• Experience and passion in creating content.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, to prioritize those tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proven success in applying strategy, using marketing channels with focus on digital.

• Knowledge of HTML, website management (CMS), and mass email (CRM)

• Complimentary experience of offline marketing (desirable)

• Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas

• High levels of energy and self-motivation

• Teamworking skills

• Innovative approach

What we do

The Kaplan Languages Group is part of the Kaplan Inc, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. Established in 1938 by Stanley Kaplan, we operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Kaplan Language Group (KLG) is a leader in the educational travel sector, helping thousands of customers to realise their dreams of travelling abroad to improve their language skills. For more information on the businesses in the Kaplan Languages Group, please visit Kaplan International Languages, ESL Education and Alpadia Language Schools.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 17th November 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.