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As my first post here I decided it should be important to me. So I decided to post about my job as a field marketing representative at Chicken N Pickle. I have learned from some of the best these past two days. When I say best I mean the field marketing legends Stephanie Antone and Chelsea McGaha. Below I attached seven things they taught and provided me with. 1. Providing personalized guidance and one-on-one coaching, tailoring the learning experience to your specific needs and strengths. 2. Sharing real-world experiences and practical examples, giving you valuable insights into successful marketing strategies. 3. Encouraging you to take initiative and explore creative marketing approaches, fostering a sense of innovation and adaptability. 4. Offering constructive feedback and constructive criticism, helping you refine your skills and grow as a marketer. 5. Introducing you to industry connections and networking opportunities, expanding your professional circle and potential career prospects. 6. Demonstrating a strong work ethic and leading by example, inspiring you to be dedicated and committed to your marketing projects. 7. Instilling confidence in your abilities, empowering you to take on challenges and embrace new responsibilities in the field of marketing.

🎉 Farewell, February! 🍂 Time flies, and it's already time to bid adieu to February. Here's a quick recap of my professional journey this month: Pluses: - 🎯 Hit my revenue goal for February! - 📈 Almost aced the daily LinkedIn post challenge – missed just one day! - 🔄 Revived a dormant project and got the wheels turning again. - 📞 Had a call about a new training opportunity – keeping my fingers crossed! 🤞 Minuses: - 🚀 Marketing efforts were on the lighter side. - 🛑 One of my training sessions got canceled. So, what's the plan for March? It's all about seizing new opportunities and reimagining my training offer, all while staying on course to meet my revenue targets. Let's do this! 💪

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5 things I’ve learned while working in marketing for over 10 years! I’ve worked in marketing for OVER 10 years, and these are the 5 things I’ve learned throughout my journey. 1. It doesn’t always matter if you don’t have the experience or skills for the marketing role you’re applying for. If you’re willing to learn and embrace a growth mindset (and that shows to future employers), then this will set you miles apart from the rest. 2. Working in marketing is super fast-paced. One day you could be working on a campaign launch, and the next day you might be pulled into leading a new project. Being able to manage your time AND be organised is going to be key to surviving and thriving in your role. 3. You will meet some of your best friends in your marketing roles! I have met 4 amazing lifelong friends from the jobs I’ve been at, and honestly, it’s been so refreshing to have them throughout my role. I even traveled to New York last year with one of the girls I met through work. 4. You’re either a data enthusiast OR creative spirit - so the saying goes. But you can actually be BOTH, and this will set you apart. Data is going to be your best friend, especially when you’re talking to stakeholders about what decisions to make and WHY you’re making them. My favourite quote: Without data, you’re just another person in the room with an opinion. 5. Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s. It’s so easy to put ourselves down, especially if we feel we aren’t progressing as quickly as everyone around us. Your journey is unique to YOU, and remember to embrace the journey and not get fixated on the destination. What’s the one thing you would have told your younger self about what you’ve learned throughout your career? Let me know in the comments below.

🌟 **From Runways to Digital Pathways: My Unexpected Journey** 🌟 A few years ago, I dreamt of gracing runways and posing for cameras. Modeling was my passion, and I envisioned a glamorous life in front of the lens. But life had different plans! 📸 As I explored opportunities, I stumbled upon digital marketing. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a passion. The dynamic world of online strategies, creative campaigns, and data-driven decisions captivated me. 🎯💡 Today, I proudly call myself a digital marketer, thriving in a field that challenges and excites me every day. Embracing this journey has been the best decision, and I’ve never looked back. 🚀❤️ Here's to finding unexpected paths that lead to fulfilling careers! #CareerJourney #DigitalMarketing #FollowYourPassion #UnexpectedPaths

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Are you at an early stage in your career as a Marketing Manager? Here are my top 4 tips I derived from my first-hand failures and successes: When I left school early to accept my first role as a Marketing Manager, I barely knew what the job entailed, failed a bunch, & learned a ton. With that, I tend to get a constant stream of new marketing professionals reach out for advice. Here's what I tell them: 👉 Score Your First Win Get an early win under your belt. It sets the tone for your tenure and helps you build a sixth sense about what "right" feels like. If you're in the green, you'll know it; if not, you'll sense that too. 👉 Be a Facilitator, Not a Dictator You have responsibility but not the authority to call the shots. Your role is to guide a team of incredibly talented people in the right direction. Forget being the "CEO of the campaign"; that's a fast track to derailment. 👉 Be the Catalyst A good marketing team can survive without a manager, but with you at the helm, they should thrive. Your role isn't just supervisory; it's accelerative. Make things happen faster and more efficiently. 👉 Enjoy the Grind About 85% of the role is hard grunt work; the rest is the fun part where you mingle with brilliant minds and work on game-changing projects. Embrace the grind, but don't forget to enjoy the perks that come with the role. As you navigate your newly launched career in marketing, always remember: You're just getting started and the sky's the limit. Good luck!

This was me on the first day of my first ever marketing role - burnt out from my catering and hospitality work, discouraged and overwhelmed, but eager to learn more about marketing and start building a career, completely oblivious to how many challenges were going to come my way. 18 months later, I have: ✅ Grown my own LinkedIn to just under 2000 connections and followers. ✅Grown the company LinkedIn to 2500 connections and followers. ✅Trialed, tested and analysed different content types to see which types resonate most with our target audience. ✅ Implemented a data-driven marketing strategy, leading to a significant improvement in customer engagement and conversion rates. ✅ Helped to develop and execute a comprehensive content marketing plan that boosted organic traffic and search engine rankings. It’s a gentle reminder that everyone starts somewhere, and with passion and drive, anything is possible and there is never a right time to make a change. Just go for it. Reflecting on the past 18 months, it’s crazy to see how far I have come and how much I have learned. I wonder what I will achieve with the next 18…

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