Marketing Executive Review

Main tasks included editing sales/marketing material before uploading it to our approval and certification system we use for ensuring materials are of good quality and are compliant with healthcare regulations. Other tasks included submitting sample requests for the sales team, dealing with agencies who were producing materials for us, and managing the media available on the software which the sales team use when interacting with customers. As time went by and I became comfortable in my role, I was given many extra responsibilities outside of the job description - including project managing a product launch and the digital marketing campaign around this.

In the first month or so, I was placed on a 2 day presentation workshop which was incredibly valuable for future presentations I had to give whilst on placement. I still have my notes from this workshop and still refer to them. Through the projects I had exposure to, I also developed on project management and organisation skills which have allowed me to gain much more confidence in my abilities. Project management also opened me up to developing other areas such as, team-working, networking and problem solving. I've also developed an understanding of the healthcare industry which I had no prior experience in given my degree was in marketing and not a medical background. My understanding of B2B marketing in practice has also greatly excelled, as I wasn't entirely aware of this through my studies so far.

I was given lots of responsibility in my role, so much that I became an essential part of the marketing team I was working in. I am incredibly grateful for this, as it shows that my manager had the confidence in me to keep adding extra areas to my role. Many of my tasks were meaningful and necessary for the operation of our business unit. I was also aloud to expand my role further in other areas of the business, such as investigating ways to improve our LinkedIn showcase page and to then provide a proposal for this.

I received so much support from many individuals whilst on placement. There were so many possible contacts I could reach out to when I needed the assistance. I had my manager and my team, who are absolutely lovely, and who could help me with anything I was struggling with. I also had support from my mentor, the other placement students and from HR. I was blown away by how inclusive and friendly the company is, and how open I could be when in conversations with those in my team.

Baxter's company culture is one which is probably unique and not easily replicated. There are many extra curricular groups you can get involved in which promote inclusion and diversity in all areas of the company. This was a positive movement to get involved in, and it allowed me to get to know more people in the business. The placement students are welcomed by everyone in the company, and anyone would be more than happy to have a chat with you about anything you were interested in or wanted to learn more about. It helped me to get a more in depth knowledge of the business and the contacts within it.

I enjoyed my time at Baxter thoroughly - I've been able to develop both personally and professionally and I can definitely notice a difference in my confidence in different areas of my life now than before. The team and business unit I was a part of was very special, and I've met so many lovely and inspiring people whilst working there. The support from start to finish has been consistent and most appreciated, its allowed me to excel whilst working for the company.

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I would advise to get in contact with your careers service at university. My careers service were fantastic and gave me a lot of insight into assessment centres and interview processes. Make sure you remember to be yourself during the recruitment process and try no to become someone you think they want you to be - don't lose what makes you unique! Before you start you placement, make sure to ask any questions you have outstanding and to have a planner/notepad and pen at the ready - there will be a lot of stuff to take in!