Product Marketing Intern

Origin Fitness is a UK based manufacturer and distributer of commercial fitness equipment. Origin collaborates with both distributors and commercial operators to combine both equipment provision and a range of support services which include gym design, marketing, training and servicing.

As an innovative and growing company working, we are committed to our vision of being the best commercial fitness equipment supplier in the UK. We are passionate about delivering the best customer service experience and pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our customers.

We are currently looking to grow our market share with product design a key part in the company’s strategy.

**Department Role in Achieving the Company Vision**

The product team play a critical role in achieving our business objectives by developing innovative new products, staying up to date with the latest industry trends/technology and providing continuous support to the sales and marketing teams.

Origin Fitness is seeking a motivated individual to join its Product department as a Product Marketing Intern on a 3 month contract. This role would suit a recent graduate with experience in product marketing or design and will focus on delivering projects on time and on budget; working closely with Marketing, Sales and Service to support our products and their associated projects.

**Responsibilities**:
**Product Positioning**
- Develop clear and compelling product positioning and craft messaging that resonates with our target audiences, focusing on the market leading products and services Origin offers customers. Be capable of finding a position for products within a full-scope solution, giving products their own identity within our larger pitches

**Sales Enablement**
- Design, create and produce tools and training material for Sales, enabling them to effectively pitch the products to their intended audience and engage clients effectively. Create brochures and collateral to support the sales process and enhance client engagement.

**Content Creation**
- Provide information and collateral to the External Marketing team that allows them to generate content around Origin product. When required, be capable of helping to create product content (text and video) which can be posted to all company channels both internal and external

**Competitor Intelligence**
- Monitor the fitness market and produce comprehensive reports on competitor launches, ranges and strategies which will inform future planning

**Market Research**
- Conduct thorough market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitor positioning within health and fitness sector. Continuously monitor the competitor landscape and present your findings in analysis reports outlining major trends, competitor movements and strategic recommendations

**Essential Requirements, Skills, and Competencies**
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Creative Software: Experience with Adobe Cloud/ Microsoft Publisher/Canva for creation of visual documents such as product brochures
- Software: Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Teamwork: Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with stakeholders
- Independent work: Happy working both within the Product team to guide development, and also independently to drive their own task roadmap related to creation of product collateral and documents
- Portfolio: A portfolio or similar collection of previous works to demonstrate the above essential skills is essential, this can be discussed at the interview stage

**Desirable skills and competencies**
- Industry knowledge: An understanding of fitness, fitness trends and the products currently driving training and sales within commercial fitness. Awareness of the major brands in commercial fitness
- Presentation Skills: Experience of (or willingness to try) presenting to camera and/or audio recording, ideally in a professional context
- Product Design Knowledge: Knowledge of the Product Design process, how development projects proceed and the stages of development would be beneficial
- Fitness/Sports Interest: A keen interest or previous experience in fitness or sports is beneficial at any level

**Working for Origin**

This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Origin Fitness. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a dynamic team and helping to shape the future of fitness equipment marketing, we would love to hear from you.
- Be part of a vibrant, growing company with 55 staff.
- Training and support to help develop your skills.
- Opportunities to progress within the business.
- Manager support through regular 121s and a personal development plan
- An Investors in People Employer

**We care about our team. Here are just a few of the perks;**
- Free to use staff gym at head office (HQ Staff Gym with our latest equipment)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free staff car parking at head office (H