Graduate Marketing Executive

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Marketing Executive to assist with retail and event campaigns in the running and fitness industry. The role involves marketing administration, brand activations, and creative content development. Ideal candidates should be organised, creative, and possess strong social media skills. This position is a great opportunity to impact a growing brand within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Confident on social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Ability to write and adapt tone for retail and events.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Support brand activations and ensure consistent brand voice.
• Manage social media channels with engaging content.

Skills

Passion for running, fitness, or active lifestyle culture

Confident on social platforms

Strong copywriting skills

Highly organised

Flexible for events

Education

Graduate Business/Marketing Degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Email marketing platforms

CMS tools

Job description

Overview

Graduate Marketing Executive/Social Media - Running/Fitness - £27,000

Our client is looking for a Marketing Executive to support the business on retail and event campaigns. This is a hands-on role combining administration, brand activations, and creative content.

If you’re organised, creative, and passionate about running culture, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on a growing brand and be part of a team that lives and breathes running and fitness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns for retail and events.
• Support brand activations in-store, online, and at events.
• Ensure consistent brand voice and presentation across all channels.
• Contribute fresh, creative ideas to help grow brand awareness and community engagement
• Social Media & Digital
• Support the management of social media channels with a 7-day presence.
• Help plan, create, and schedule engaging content.
• Stay on top of trends and contribute ideas to keep the brand relevant and inspiring.
• Assist in community engagement.
• Support website updates, e-commerce campaigns, and email marketing.
• Monitor performance and help compile reports to inform future activity.
• Provide day-to-day admin support.
• Assist in the management of campaign calendars, trackers, and content schedules.
• Liaise with suppliers, ambassadors/influencers, and partners to coordinate marketing activity.
• Assist with presentations, reporting, and collateral creation.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• A genuine passion for running, fitness, or active lifestyle culture.
• Confident on social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Strava, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone for retail and events.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible to cover evenings and weekends for events

Desirable:

• Graduate Business/Marketing Degree
• Experience in a marketing, communications, or social media role.
• Experience in retail or e-commerce marketing.
• Basic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar)
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms and CMS tools.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret campaign performance.

A full job description is available.