Commercial Channel InternDescription -This exciting role within the HP channel programmes team focuses on marketing to and through our commercial channel partners to ensure they are kept up to date on our latest strategic initiatives and are able to promote HP commercial products effectively to their end customers to drive profitable growth. The core responsibility is to support the team on the day-to-day execution of the commercial channel marketing strategy and plan, including partner events, partner communication (including newsletters, promotions and social media), as well as managing the demo pool of products.Job Tasks: Event SupportWork with events lead to ensure smooth invitation & registration processWork closely with category teams to ensure relevant products & speakers availableBuild relationship with sales & category teams to ensure efficient running of eventsSupport events on the day (where applicable)Promotions packResponsible for creating a monthly promotions pack with the latest promotion detailsWork closely with category teams to ensure all the latest promotions are captured & updated on all relevant touchpoints prior to sendPartner CommunicationsResponsible for monthly programs calendar, working closely with local team to gather more contentResponsible for any ad-hoc communications to UK Channel PartnersWork with Channel Director to support his twitter feed with engaging, relevant and timely content, leveraging EMEA content to continue to build channel partner followersManagement of the commercial finance processWorking with the team to ensure various spread-sheets and systems are fully update and aligned.Management of demo poolResponsible for ensuring products are sent out to partners/events.Keeping track of where products are and ensuring they are returned in a timely fashion.General team supportWork with other team members/agencies to support implementation of partner campaignsTeam StructureThe Commercial Channel Programme Team comprises of a team lead, along with PC, Print and Supplies focussed Partner Programme Managers and specialisied HP Alliance Programme Managerss. The Commercial Channel Programme Specialist will work across all product lines including PCs, laptops, tablets, workstations, printers and supplies. The Commercial segment is the largest part HP and most varied in terms of customer segments it addresses and porfolio covered.ObjectivesSupport in the delivery of campaigns on time, on budget and on brand & communicate accordingly.Hold regular status meetings with key stakeholders to review timelines, development etc.Participate in regular conference calls and face to face sessions.Process all purchase orders accurately and on time.Ensure stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the right information at the right time.Skills requiredMicrosoft Office: in particular Excel, Power Point & OutlookEditorial/Copy Writing: able to produce quality copy that’s relevant and targeted to the audience it’s intended forBudget management: able to analyse and track financial transaction in and out of the business in conjunction with the rest of the teamOrganisation/Co-ordination: able to prioritise according to preparation requirements including synchronisation of multiple elements with the same deadlinesAttention to Detail: awareness and application of guidelines & requirements in all activitiesCommunication: timely and regular updates on activity development, results & deadlines stakeholdersTeamwork/collaboration: develop strong relationships with team in order to pool resources effectively when required; support other team member objectives, especially those that overlap with ownCreative Problem Solving: Ability to think on feet and outside the box- challenge “this is the way we’ve always done it” mentalityWhat are we looking for in a successful candidate?Genuine desire to pursue Marketing Communications as a careerSelf-motivated: actively search out opportunities to add value Drive to achieve: ownership of activity’s timely success Resourceful: search out & provide solutions to problems using own initiativeAbility & Drive to take ownership of projects, including personal development/skills required to excel at roleSignificant Interest: In technology and the technology industryJob -AdministrationSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United Kingdom)Travel -Relocation -EEO Tagline - HP Inc. is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
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