The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Marketing Assistant / Junior Marketing Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Basic campaign execution, data entry, social media scheduling, content organisation, understanding of marketing terminology.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently executes tasks accurately and on time with minimal supervision.
- Proactively identifies minor issues and suggests solutions.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of the marketing funnel and basic campaign mechanics.
- Comfortable with core marketing tools for daily tasks.
- 2
Marketing Internship / Apprenticeship
6-12 monthsSkills to master
- Following instructions, basic data management, assisting with campaign setup, learning marketing software, professional communication.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completed assigned projects and learned core marketing processes.
- Received positive feedback from mentors on initiative and learning speed.
- Shows a keen interest in B2B marketing operations and a desire to specialise.
- Can demonstrate basic proficiency in at least one marketing platform.
- 3
Sales Support / Sales Operations Role
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- CRM proficiency, understanding of the sales process, lead management, sales enablement, data accuracy, cross-functional communication with sales.
You're ready to move on when
- Deep understanding of the sales team's needs and challenges regarding leads and collateral.
- Strong proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM.
- Demonstrates an interest in the marketing side of the lead generation process.
- Proven ability to manage data and processes efficiently.


