Careers
German Speaking Marketing Executive. Full time or part time. Based in Ascot (some home working possible).
Responsibilities
Support Head of Marketing with marketing planning and execution for DACH region and Scandinavian Markets:
1. Rep, sales and customer service support
• Support with planning / forms
• Support with training material
• Liaison with reps to gain market feedback
• Contact with key customer accounts (stores / partners) to facilitate marketing activity
• Support Customer Services where required with German language
• Collation of central material to be tailored to market
2. Market research
• Market trends
• Market specific competitor data
• Partnership opportunities
• Bloggers / thought leaders
• PR contacts
• Magazines
3. Communications and planning
• Manage German speaking social media channels
• Email campaigns
• Create and follow project plans
• Collaborate with team members to deliver projects
• Deliver clear communication to team members
Requirements
- German language to a high level
- Great organisational skills a must
- Good understanding of social media
- Polite / confident telephone manner
- Qualification in marketing or a related field advantageous
- An interest in cycling a bonus
This full time or part time role will report to the Head of Marketing, and work closely with Frog’s marketing team, customer services and sales managers / reps. This will be an interesting and varied role providing much scope for career development. This role could equally be of interest to a professional who has considerable experience, German language skills and would like a better work / life balance.
Please send your CV to val@frogbikes.com
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In-house Graphic Designer (Full time based in Ascot)
Role Overview
The Graphic Designer will be responsible for assisting our Marketing & Sales team with design. This role is full time and based at the Frog Head Office based just outside Ascot, Berkshire.
Key Responsibilities
• Design & manage print of point of sale for in-store use
• Design & manage print of bespoke in-store displays
• Design & manage print of event collateral
• Re-touching images after photoshoots
• Produce graphics for social media use
• Create collateral/presentations for sales and marketing teams
• Design online interfaces, UI elements & web layouts
• Work with Head of Marketing and Research & Development on bike designs / concepts
The ideal candidate should have the following experience and skill set:
Experience:
• Solid experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator (at least 2 / 3 years)
• Great knowledge of preparing artwork for print (including cutter guides)
• Experience in creating a variety of design work
• Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS
• Advanced knowledge of word, excel & powerpoint
• Experience in filming & photography advantageous
• Experience in video production / editing advantageous
Skills:
• A creative flair with the ability to embrace new methods
• Polite and confident telephone manner when liaising with suppliers, stores and sales team
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Great team working skills with a collaborative approach and the ability to accept constructive criticism
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• A keen eye for detail with strong proof-reading skills
This role will report to the Head of Marketing, and will work closely with Frog’s in-house marketing team, customer services and sales reps.
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R&D Manager
Job Overview
Frog Bikes is seeking applications for an R&D Manager to join our R&D team on a full time, permanent basis. The R&D manager will be supporting the R&D and Product teams with the development and improvement of children’s bikes and bike components.
Specific Responsibilities
• Formulate design requirements and design briefs
• Create design solutions
• Create of 3D drawings of various bike components
• Implement and analyse mechanical stress testing
• Assemble and test bikes and components for R&D purposes
• Liaise with relevant suppliers.
• Work with the rest of the R&D and Product team
Requirements
• BSc in product design, product OR mechanical engineering
• Competency in the use of 3D CAD software
• Strong knowledge of bike mechanics and bike components
• Strong innovative and creative thinking skills
• Appreciation of the uniqueness of children and the implications for bike components
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong team working skills
• Ability and drive to take ownership and work independently
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills – written and spoken
• Work experience as a bike mechanic
How to apply
Please send your applications by December 5th to Dr Tom Korff, Head of R&D, tom.korff@frogbikes.com