Want to know How to Become a Marketing Manager?
Are you creative and results-driven? Do you consider yourself to be naturally persuasive and a strong communicator? Do you have a knack for selling and a strong understanding of the way the consumer public thinks? If so, you could be cut out for an extraordinary career in marketing!
What Does a Marketing Manager Do?
Marketing refers to the process by which a product or service is presented to its intended target audience, in a manner that encourages and prompts purchase. Whether marketing to the consumer public or another business, the basic principles of marketing remain the same. What Does a Marketing Manager Do?. Marketers are charged with the responsibility of identifying the needs, habits and behaviours of their respective target audience, in order to develop effective marketing plans and strategies accordingly.
How to Become a Marketing Manager? Typical duties in a marketing capacity may include:
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Comprehensive market research and audience analysis
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Monitoring of audience behaviour and trends
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Creating comprehensive marketing plans
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Budgeting and forecasting of marketing costs
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Analysis and enhancement of current marketing strategies
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Devising and optimising branding
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Public relations and human resource management
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Assisting with product development and packaging
Am I Right For the Job?
In order to be successful in a marketing capacity, you have to be a creative thinker. Audience research and analysis may be important, but it is the way in which you work with this data makes all the difference. You need to be the kind of person who instinctively knows exactly how, when and via what medium to appeal to a target audience. It is a case of putting yourself in the shoes of those you are targeting and working in reverse.
Additional skills and character traits of importance in marketing include:
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Artistic flair and creativity
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Strong empathy and an interest in people
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A naturally-curious and investigative persona
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Relentless commitment and the desire to succeed
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Flawless communication and organisation skills
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The ability to keep to strict deadlines under intense pressure
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Impeccable time management skills
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Developed business and administrative acumen
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The ability to work with complicated data
Ongoing Progression
The marketing profession has a career ladder that is largely limitless in scope and potential. Entry-level positions such as marketing assistant or researcher may attach a salary in the region of £20,000, while senior marketers, audience analysts and graphic designers may earn £35,000+. Those who work as marketing executives or directors routinely earn £50,000 or even £100,000+.
Professional Lifestyle
Getting by in marketing is all about flexibility, adaptability and being ready for anything at any time. It is an incredibly dynamic professional specialism, that allows for total creativity and endless scope for career development. To build a strong reputation as a marketing professional is to enjoy a secure, rewarding and enjoyable career for life.
“I was always told I had the ‘gift of the gab’ and could probably sell snow to Santa Claus! It took some time, but I finally decided to pursue a career in marketing after a gentle nudge from my husband. I studied with BOLC, started out in market research and soon found myself in charge of an entire team. If you’d have told me this was possible three years ago, I’d have probably laughed it off!” – Caroline Crawford, Senior Researcher
Taking the Next Step
Whether in pursuit of promotion or looking to join the industry for the first time, a recognised qualification could prove invaluable. Studying the marketing profession at an advanced level can help lay the strongest possible foundation, upon which to build an unstoppable career in the field.
Marketing Qualifications
Here at Brentwood Open Learning College, we offer a wide variety of fully-endorsed marketing qualifications of the highest quality. Study in your own time and at your own pace from anywhere in the world, for a recognised qualification that could significantly enhance your CV and career prospects.
Diploma in Marketing (Level 4)
Study contemporary marketing at the highest possible level with our advanced Level 4 Diploma. Prime yourself for an incredible career that could take you further than you ever believed possible.
Certificate in Marketing (Level 3)
We also offer an intermediate Level 3 Marketing Certificate, which could prove invaluable to both jobseekers and existing workers in pursuit of promotion.
Certificate in Telemarketing (Level 3)
Climb the career ladder with this outstanding Level 3 Telemarketing Certificate, developed by leading academics and influential industry leaders.
Certificate in Internet Marketing (Level 3)
Explore the power and potential of internet marketing with this Level 3 Certificate – ideally suited to small business owners, managers and candidates looking to enhance their CV.
Certificate in Social Media Marketing (Level 3)
Learn how to harness the true power and value of social media with this incredible Level 3 Certificate. An outstanding course for members of the workforce and business owners like.
Creating Google AdWords Campaign (Level 3)
Discover the secrets of successful PPC campaigns and learn how to improve your marketing ROI, starting right now.
Marketing and Sales Course (Level 2)
Our introductory Marketing and Sales Course helps lay the preliminary groundwork for further study of the subject at a higher level.
Internet Marketing Course (Short Course)
Why not take the opportunity to study internet marketing, completely free of charge? This short course is available right now with no strings attached and absolutely nothing to pay!
For more information about our Marketing certificate/diploma courses and Free Courses, get in touch with the BOLC admissions team today.
