Please give a brief description of your job and what it involves
Seven Spikes is a software development company which specializes in building components for e-commerce.
Storakle is the company′s start up SaaS service for e-commerce and I am responsible for marketing thew new service as well as foreseeing product improvements.
My everyday duties span across digital marketing, product development, sales & lead generation, co-marketing and employer branding.
What key advice would you give to current students who would like to get into a similar job to you?
If you are looking to join a start up company there are a few things you should consider. In general, the start up environment is very dynamic and challenging and you get to develop a broad range of skills. You need to be a fast-learner and able to seize opportunities and foresee obstacles for the business.
Why do you think you got this job e.g. what skills/knowledge/experience etc.
I guess it′s a mixture of my qualifications, work experience and personal qualities. Being a UK university graduate as well as having an international work experience definitely helped me a lot in my career.