Marketing & Events Executive

WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury watch specialist is seeking a Marketing and Events Executive responsible for local marketing initiatives and event execution in the Manchester region. You will work closely with the Central Marketing Team to enhance brand presence through creative campaigns and client engagement strategies. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in events and marketing, strong copywriting skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Events or Marketing.
• Passion for marketing, PR, and events, with a proactive approach.
• Strong ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the marketing, events, and PR strategy in Manchester.
• Execute local marketing initiatives and events.
• Collaborate with Central Marketing and Events Team.

Skills

Copywriting

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Event management

Initiative

Marketing

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Marketing and Events Executive to support our marketing, events and PR strategy within the Manchester region.

Based in our Jewellery Showroom, you will deliver local marketing initiatives, events, and content creation to enhance brand presence and client experience.

You will work closely with our Central Marketing and Events Team, you will execute campaigns, showroom activations, CRM updates, PR opportunities, and networking activitiesto drive awareness, footfall, and loyalty across the showroom and wider Manchester activities.

About You

• Considerable experience within an Events / Marketing dept - minimum 2 years
• Self-starter and takes initiative to spot opportunities
• Passion for marketing, PR, events and eager to contribute new ideas
• Very strong copywriting skills
• Previous experience within an events team or department
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) skills
• Ability to perform under pressure

About us

Did you know we’re a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We’re the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

We are proud to be named as a certified Great Place to Work through the Great Place To Work® organisation. This accolade demonstrates our commitment to people and actions in creating a positive employee experience and an enjoyable working environment.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.