Sales and Marketing Intern
Location: GB, , London
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Marketing
Salary range: 18500-28000
Company profile: Digital Shadows is a cyber threat intelligence company that protects organisations from data loss and targeted cyber attack. By applying our award-winning blend of expertise and technology we enable organisations to exploit social, cloud and mobile technologies while keeping their security and reputations intact.For more information please contact careers[at]digitalshadows[dot]com (no recruiters please)
Description: Please note that the deadline for applications for this position is Friday 15th August at 1800.Digital Shadows® runs a cyber monitoring managed service that protects its clients’ digital footprints.  We are an innovative, award-winning, high-growth, security technology start-up.  Having founded in May 2011 we are on an exciting journey and are currently based in Canary Wharf, London as part of the vibrant Level39 tech accelerator facility in One Canada Square.  We work with many of the largest financial institutions in the world and are expanding into other sectors.We’ve developed a technology platform that monitors for our clients leaking business-critical information like customer data, confidential documents, intellectual property or security information through social media, cloud services and other means.  The same platform also identifies cyber criminal groups and organisations that threaten our clients.  Our analysts work with the system to alert our clients to these risks.We are looking for a bright, self-starting, well-rounded individual to join our young, friendly team as an intern with a view to a permanent role.  This varied opportunity will provide great experience working in a small team with interesting technology as part of the start-up journey.  This role is suitable for a final year student or recent graduate.We believe that this would be a very interesting role with a wide scope and a great reference for the right candidate.  We are growing quickly so there may be the opportunity for follow-on employment and we would not want anyone to apply unless they would consider working for us in the long term.Scope and scale of the roleSince we are a small company there will be opportunity to get involved in a number of different areas expected to include but not limited to:•    Assisting with sales and marketing materials for meetings and events with the major banks and other clients.  This could include lead generation, helping to run our social media, mailing list and blog and performing market research.•    Assisting with Salesforce setup and maintenance•    Running our switchboard•    Writing proposals for clients and responding to RFPs (Requests for Proposal)•    Helping to manage our finances and accounts – expenses, cash flow, invoicing, other general accounting etc •    (if appropriate) Actively looking at and interpreting the cyber security incidents generated by our technology platform.  Performing ad-hoc investigations.  Researching and identifying new threat groups world-wideThe successful candidate will be supported and mentored in these tasks by our experienced team.
Requirements: Required skills and qualificationsThe successful candidate will possess most or all of the following•    2.1 undergraduate degree or above (or expected if final year student) in a numerate or business discipline•    The ability to be flexible and cope with a frenetic and fast paced start-up environment•    A natural aptitude for social networking and internet media•    Lots of enthusiasm, a willingness and drive to learn and succeed•    Knowledge of the financial services industry would be a bonus, though not mandatory•    Any background/knowledge of cyber security would be a bonus, though is not required•    Any non-English languages would be an advantageDuration and start dateWe are looking to recruit the right candidate to start in September 2014.  We are flexible but would expect approximately a 3-month internship duration with the potential for follow on employment.Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor Visa applications.
Benefits: SalaryNegotiable on experience. £18,500 - £28,000.
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