Overview
Business Development and Marketing Associate Jobs in Glasgow, Scotland, UK at Sumer
Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland. Operating within a buy and build “Hub and Spoke” business model, we combine the indispensable value of leading regional practices with the tech, scale, and breadth of expertise of a national organisation. We call this ‘The Power of
Collaboration
’ – an approach that delivers growth for our entire organization and all the businesses we serve.
By joining Sumer, you become part of a
dynamic
team committed to
innovation
, excellence, and the success of the businesses we support. THE ROLE As a Business Development and Marketing Associate, you will be key to driving Sumer’s growth through
impactful
sales, marketing and partnership initiatives. From managing bid processes, to branding and thought
leadership
, coordinating events, awards, and communications, you’ll oversee a variety of projects that elevate our presence and the delivery of growth.
You’ll work closely with our Chief Client Officer and the
leadership
of our regional hubs to align efforts and deliver on our strategic goals. This is an incredible opportunity for an
entrepreneurial
, driven and proactive candidate to support the C-suite with the delivery of Sumer’s growth strategy whilst developing rounded commercial competencies. In this role, you will be exposed to the planning and execution of growth strategy at a top 20 professional service firm and the UK’s fastest growing accountancy practice.
Your key responsibilities may include:
Supporting bid processes by providing data analysis, content collation, and proposal preparation. Maintaining oversight of community initiatives, ensuring seamless administration and stakeholder engagement. Managing the end-to-end process of creating sales enablement collateral, working with our digital marketing lead, ensuring alignment with Sumer’s values and objectives. Coordinating thought
leadership
with centres of excellence to strengthen our marketing positioning in sector and service line specialisms Administering award submissions, league table entries, and similar
recognition programs
to build brand strength Planning, organizing, and executing events and association partnerships to enhance Sumer’s market presence.
About You
Skills and experience:
Commercial Expertise:
Proven experience in executing sales, branding,
communication
, and event strategies within a corporate or professional setting.
Project Management
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, meeting deadlines, and delivering quality outcomes. Analytical :
Strong
analytical skills
to evaluate data, identify trends, and provide insights for bid and partnership strategies. Content Creation
Skills:
Strong writing and editing abilities for crafting compelling communications and thought
leadership
pieces.
Entrepreneurial
Mindset:
The ability to see opportunity and execute projects quickly to deliver real world impact. You may be the sort of person who is:
Versatile:
Adapts to evolving responsibilities and handles a
diverse
range of tasks with a practical approach to decision-making.
Collaborative
:
Enjoys working with
diverse
teams and values input from various perspectives. Solutions-Oriented:
…
Title: Business Development and Marketing Associate
Company: Sumer
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Category: Business, Marketing / Advertising / PR
