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Marketing Specialist 2 (contract)
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Role Summary
This is a marketing operations and program coordination role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
This role supports partner marketing activities across EMEA for HP Inc. and HPE. The person will manage marketing plans, track approvals, maintain investment trackers, generate reports, and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple countries. The role is heavily focused on process management, Excel-based reporting, administration, and communication rather than campaign strategy or creative marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Plan Administration
- Review and assess partner marketing plans.
- Ensure plans meet compliance and funding requirements.
- Track plan status throughout lifecycle.
Reporting & Analytics
- Maintain investment trackers.
- Build reports and summaries.
- Monitor budget utilization and activity status.
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate with teams across EMEA.
- Coordinate submissions, approvals, and reporting.
- Escalate missing information and overdue actions.
Process Management
- Improve operational workflows.
- Drive consistency across countries.
- Leverage Copilot and AI tools where possible.
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Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)
Advanced Excel
Candidates Should Demonstrate
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Data validation
- Large spreadsheet management
- Reporting and data analysis
Project / Program Coordination
- Managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Tracking deliverables
- Following established processes
- Maintaining documentation
Communication
- Professional written communication
- Stakeholder follow-up
- Status reporting
- Working across international teams
Attention to Detail
- Ability to identify discrepancies in data
- Accuracy in reporting
- Strong process compliance mindset
Operations Experience
Experience with:
- Reporting
- Tracking activities
- Administrative processes
- Workflow coordination
Nice-to-Have Skills
Marketing Exposure
- Partner marketing
- Channel marketing
- Campaign operations
- Marketing program administration
Digital Marketing Knowledge
Understanding Of
- CPC
- CPM
- Paid advertising
- Events
- Incentive programs
- Marketing performance metrics
Additional Advantages
- Microsoft Copilot exposure
- AI productivity tools
- Matrix organization experience
- International stakeholder management
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Experience Guidance
Ideal Range
2-5 years of experience
Additional Details
- Location: Reading, England
- Duration: 8 months 12 days
- Shift Timings: Onsite (Monday-Friday)
- Pay Range: £143/day to £161/day (PAYE)
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients, and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity, and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
Pay Rate Range
143 - 161 GBP daily
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