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by mrbojangles » Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:20 pm
Hi Manci,
Yes, they have the licence - I've double-checked the register online.
I'd value your thoughts on the issue of getting the SOC code right. Given his current tier 1 status, the fact that he speaks English (he's a US citizen), and the fact that he comfortably has his £900 in the bank, he otherwise has a clear run. I just don't want to mess up the SOC issue, but it seems to me that this is something to which the UKBA can give very little scrutiny, so how much sleep should we be losing over getting the right one?
As I mentioned in the first post, his job has elements of several SOC categories. The two which seem closest I have copied below.
3545 Sales accounts and business development managers
Example job tasks:
liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets;
discusses employer's or client's requirements, carries out surveys and analyses customers' reactions to product, packaging, price, etc.;
compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities and undertakes market research;
handles customer accounts;
recruits and trains junior sales staff;
produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management;
keeps up to date with products and competitors.
Salary rates: New entrant: £21,700 / Experienced: £29,500
2473 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors
Example job tasks:
liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed, defines target group and assesses the suitability of various media;
conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way;
reviews and revises campaign in light of sales figures, surveys, etc.;
stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates;
arranges conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Salary rates: New entrant: £21,900 / Experienced: £27,400