Marketing Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable publishing firm in Exeter is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support their consumer marketing initiatives. This role involves managing social media accounts, assisting with book promotions, and creating engaging content. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills and attention to detail, with an interest in the automotive category a plus. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of £25,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual.
• Ability to support social media management and marketing activities.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management of social media accounts.
• Provide marketing support for book promotion activities.
• Create and oversee email newsletters and lists.
• Assist in engaging online content creation.
• Support for marketing events organization.
• Research media and influencer opportunities.
• Track marketing coverage in print and digital.
• Manage direct-to-consumer ecommerce sales campaigns.
• Maintain company website information.
• General administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Marketing copywriting

Communication skills

Interest in automotive category

Job description

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 3rd December 2025

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join their team and provide support for their various consumer marketing initiatives, working on their Veloce imprint for motoring enthusiasts.

The Role

This role is perfect for someone eager to learn about book marketing and contribute to the success of their books and authors.

The role reports to the Marketing Manager, working within the sales and marketing team.

Responsibilities For The Role Include

• Support the management of social media accounts, including creating and posting content and monitoring engagement and performance.
• Provide marketing support to author book promotion activities.
• Support the creation of email newsletters and oversee email sends and management of email lists.
• Assist in creating, optimising and managing online content to engage new and existing readers.
• Provide logistical support for certain marketing events, both in-person and virtual.
• Research potential media and influencer opportunities for book marketing.
• Organize and track marketing coverage in print and digital.
• Create and track direct-to-consumer ecommerce sales and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain information on company websites.
• Provide general administrative support for all marketing activity.

Skills And Qualifications

• Good attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Be able to write brief marketing copy
• Good communication skills are essential
• An interest in the automotive category (Is welcome it is not essential)

Training will be provided on all business systems.

A small amount of UK travel may be required as part of the role.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.