SAFIA HUSSAIN
U8 A1
P2
Task Four (P2) Describe the responsibilities from different functional areas in two
contrasting businesses.
1. Explain what a job description is and why it is important to a business.
A broad, general, and written statement of a specific job, based on the findings of a job
analysis. It generally includes duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working
conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of the person to
whom the employee reports. Job description usually forms the basis of job specification.
Definition found: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/job-
description.html#ixzz3YQTkFLJx
2. Explain the job role of a marketing assistant at Nadeem Plaza
The marketing assistant in Nadeem Plaza is an essential part of the marketing functional
area. The marketing assistant in Nadeem Plaza is important: he is a trustworthy man who
has experience in retail. The marketing assistant has to assist the marketing team in daily
marketing activities and is usually a good position because they have to help the marketing
manager, and if the marketing manager where to leave the marketing assistant could take
his place.
Some of the responsibilities a marketing assistant has:
Assisting the marketing manager and supporting the marketing team with
marketing activities.
Assisting with the production of marketing materials and literature.
Coordinating the production of a wide range of marketing communications
Providing support for marketing events and exhibitions as required
Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature.
Organise market research
Writing articles and promotional material for the company.
Preparing interesting written copy for the website.
Uploading marketing material to online libraries, internet groups and social
media sites.
Updating and maintaining the marketing department's documentation and
databases.
Managing events, booking venues and ordering marketing materials
3. Explain the job role of the store manager at Nadeem Plaza.
The store manager at Nadeem Plaza, is Mr Nadeem. He has the responsibility of ensuring
that the day to day running of the store is as he would expect it to be. Mr Nadeem has to
U8 A1
P2
Task Four (P2) Describe the responsibilities from different functional areas in two
contrasting businesses.
1. Explain what a job description is and why it is important to a business.
A broad, general, and written statement of a specific job, based on the findings of a job
analysis. It generally includes duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working
conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of the person to
whom the employee reports. Job description usually forms the basis of job specification.
Definition found: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/job-
description.html#ixzz3YQTkFLJx
2. Explain the job role of a marketing assistant at Nadeem Plaza
The marketing assistant in Nadeem Plaza is an essential part of the marketing functional
area. The marketing assistant in Nadeem Plaza is important: he is a trustworthy man who
has experience in retail. The marketing assistant has to assist the marketing team in daily
marketing activities and is usually a good position because they have to help the marketing
manager, and if the marketing manager where to leave the marketing assistant could take
his place.
Some of the responsibilities a marketing assistant has:
Assisting the marketing manager and supporting the marketing team with
marketing activities.
Assisting with the production of marketing materials and literature.
Coordinating the production of a wide range of marketing communications
Providing support for marketing events and exhibitions as required
Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature.
Organise market research
Writing articles and promotional material for the company.
Preparing interesting written copy for the website.
Uploading marketing material to online libraries, internet groups and social
media sites.
Updating and maintaining the marketing department's documentation and
databases.
Managing events, booking venues and ordering marketing materials
3. Explain the job role of the store manager at Nadeem Plaza.
The store manager at Nadeem Plaza, is Mr Nadeem. He has the responsibility of ensuring
that the day to day running of the store is as he would expect it to be. Mr Nadeem has to
