Marketing Executive

Castore; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear brand in the UK is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support campaign planning and execution. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about sports and brand marketing. You'll assist with campaign management, retail marketing execution, and collaboration across teams, contributing to innovative marketing strategies in a high-performance environment. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Modern city centre offices in Manchester

An opportunity to work with global sporting partners

Office breakout space with pool tables and dart board

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Eager to grow and contribute to high-performance outcomes.
• Interest in content, branding, and design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating seasonal campaign activity.
• Ensure all campaign assets align with brand guidelines.
• Support the day-to-day needs of owned stores and retail partners.

Skills

Organised & Reliable

Proactive Learner

Creative Eye

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Brand-Focused

Job description

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

To support the planning and execution of marketing activity across Castores brand campaigns and retail network.

This role is ideal for someone early in their marketing career who is highly organised, detail-driven, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You will help ensure Castore campaigns are delivered on time, on brand, and with impact across markets, stores, partners, and key product moments.

Responsibilities

Campaign Support

• Assist in the coordination of seasonal campaign activity, from managing the brand calendar to supporting the development and rollout of retail marketing initiatives.
• Ensure all campaign assets are aligned to brand guidelines, with attention to quality, consistency, and relevance for environments.
• Support upload, management and reporting of Castore campaigns on the DAM
  
  

Retail Marketing Execution

• Support the day-to-day needs of Castores owned stores and retail partners ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of marketing collateral.
• Assist with the planning of store openings,
• Help maintain campaign calendars and contacts for all retail locations.
• Manage Castores Own Retail store screen content disruption through their centralised platform.
  
  

Reporting & Admin

• Prepare competitor research and trend insights, to inform future campaign planning and consumer profiling.
• Track marketing spend from external agencies
• Manage internal filing, calendar updates, asset libraries (DAM), and campaign archives with precision and organisation.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the retail, brand, and creative teams to ensure smooth delivery of all campaign activity.
• Communicate with wholesale partners, distributors and internal stakeholders to support specific marketing needs and requests.
• Represent the marketing team with professionalism, energy, and attention to detail.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Organised & Reliable: Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain consistency in fast-moving environments.
• Proactive Learner: Eager to grow, take initiative, and contribute to high-performance outcomes.
• Creative Eye: Interest in content, branding, and design with an appreciation for Castores premium aesthetic.
• Detail-Oriented: Precision matters from campaign timelines to asset checks.
• Team Player: Comfortable collaborating across departments, asking questions, and supporting others.
• Brand-Focused: Passionate about sport, performance, and the power of purposeful marketing.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Modern city centre offices in Manchester
• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
• Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
• A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous staff discount
  
  

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