Marketing Campaign Executive

Link Communication; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Christmas Eve leave

One WFH day per week

Company pension

Free parking

Sick pay

Job summary

LINK Communication is seeking a Campaign Executive to manage marketing campaigns and events across the UK from our Pudsey office. The role involves planning, coordination and delivery, with a focus on client service and profitability.

Based in Pudsey, the role requires travel within the UK and a commutable distance or relocation. This is a full-time, permanent position with training provided and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to work with clients.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proactive, practical approach to solving problems.
• Marketing, events or campaign experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review briefs, client requirements, deadlines and budgets.
• Set timelines, reporting, PO, billing and logistics with clients.
• Maintain campaign data: staffing, expenses, shift times, invoicing.
• Coordinate venues, equipment, travel, and suppliers.
• Oversee live campaigns ensuring safety and adherence to brief.
• Provide clients with updates, photos, and performance reports.
• Debrief staff and complete final campaign reports.
• Develop long-term client relationships and opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Proactive problem solving

Marketing events exp

Job description

Job Title: Campaign Executive

Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire

Salary: From £28,500 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:45am - 17:45pm

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

LINK Communication creates effective brand experiences through promotional sampling and experiential marketing.

With over 28 years' experience, we deliver campaigns across supermarkets, convenience retailers, consumer events and trade shows for leading food, drink, lifestyle and technology brands. We are proud to have won 'The Most Effective Retail Sales Experience' award for eight consecutive years.

Our experienced team manages every aspect of campaign delivery, from staffing and logistics to branded equipment and full event experiences.

About the Role

Working as part of our Campaign Team, you will manage a varied range of marketing campaigns and events across the UK, from initial planning through to completion.

This role is based at our office in Pudsey. Applicants must live within a commutable distance or be planning to relocate before starting.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Planning

• Review campaign briefs, client requirements, deadlines and budgets.
• Agree timelines, reporting requirements, purchase orders, billing details and practical arrangements with clients.
• Maintain accurate campaign information, including staffing rates, expenses, shift times and invoicing details.
• Create task plans, staffing instructions, location maps, equipment lists and campaign timelines.
• Support the recruitment, selection, vetting and briefing of suitable campaign staff.
• Coordinate venues, equipment, print, suppliers, travel, accommodation, logistics and couriers.
• Manage supplier costs and monitor expected campaign profitability.
• Complete venue documentation, health and safety planning, staff training and final pre-campaign checks.

Live Campaign Management

• Oversee live campaigns to ensure they are delivered safely and in line with the agreed brief.
• Monitor activity through photographs, feedback, results and location tracking.
• Quickly resolve any staffing, equipment, venue, logistical or performance issues.
• Provide clients with timely updates, photographs and daily or weekly reports.
• Gather accurate campaign results and feedback from staff, customers and venues.
• Record staff performance and share relevant feedback with the staffing team.
• Keep internal teams updated on client communications and campaign changes.
• Remain contactable during agreed busy weekend periods to support your live campaigns.

Post-Campaign Management

• Coordinate staff debriefs, equipment returns, campaign close-down and the organisation of reusable assets.
• Produce accurate final reports and confirm that all campaign requirements have been completed.
• Complete financial reconciliations and review campaign profitability.
• Evaluate performance and key learnings to improve future campaign delivery.
• Hold post-campaign discussions with clients and identify further opportunities.

Client and Account Development

• Build and maintain positive, long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and re-engage lapsed clients.
• Keep client details and campaign records up to date within the company CRM.
• Support LINK's social media activity by sharing content about current and upcoming campaigns.

About You

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with clients, colleagues, suppliers and campaign staff.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, practical approach to solving problems.
• Previous marketing, events or campaign experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

The position may be particularly suited to graduates in Marketing, Events, PR or Communications who have gained some relevant work experience.

What You’ll Get from Us

• Competitive salary
• Paid leave on your birthday and Christmas Eve
• Early Friday finish
• One work-from-home day per week, where possible
• Training, development and ongoing support
• Friendly office team
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Candidates with experience as a Campaign Executive, Marketing Executive, Events Executive, Brand Activation Executive, Field Marketing Executive or Account Executive may also be considered.

This job description provides an overview of the main duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs, and the postholder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role