Marketing Executive

Arena Racing Company Careers; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent racing and entertainment company located in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Marketing Executive to join the Southern marketing team. This role involves creating engaging content, executing marketing strategies, and collaborating across various platforms. Ideal candidates will possess at least two years of marketing experience and have a strong grasp of the leisure and hospitality sectors. Embrace a supportive environment that values diversity and offers growth opportunities. Apply today to be part of a leading team.

Benefits

Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues

Discounted food & ARC days out

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days

Company life assurance scheme

Discretionary group annual bonus schemes

Support with study through our study assistance schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar marketing role.
• Knowledge of the leisure sector and ticketing or hospitality-based businesses desirable.
• Skilled in delivering effective on- and offline marketing campaigns.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Marketing Manager South and the wider marketing team to execute marketing strategy.
• Create engaging content for various platforms including social media.
• Own campaigns from conception to delivery and review.
• Generate content for social media by attending key events.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Loyalty Marketing

B2B Sales

Time Management

Marketing

Cold Calling

SEO

Social Media Management

Customer relationship management

Lead Generation

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

CRM platforms

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team!

About us

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UKs largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and short leisure entertainment; media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all its our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere all within an industry we love.

What is ARC? We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport

Work Perks of being a Marketing Executive...

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
• Discounted food & ARC days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more

About the role

We are currently seeking a Marketing Executive to join the Southern marketing team as well as working alongside the wider marketing team on group campaigns across 16 racecourses, five greyhound stadiums, three hotels and three golf courses to support, devise and deliver marketing strategies, tactics and campaigns that maximise sales across all raceday and non-raceday income lines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Marketing Manager South and the wider marketing team to execute the company marketing strategy that maximise sales across all raceday and non-raceday income lines
• Create engaging content via written content, videos and photos to use across various platforms including websites, social media and emails
• Own campaigns as directed from conception to delivery and review
• Generate and capture content for social media channels by attending key horse racing fixtures and events (weekend and weekday evenings required. Approx. 20 events each year. TOIL accrued)
• Assist where required with the CRM strategy; writing and providing assets for email campaigns and looking for opportunities to build our opted in database
• Liaise with internal designers to brief in marketing campaigns and collateral from conception through to final delivery. Ensuring timeframes are maintained and delivered materials are accurate and are effectively distributed in line with the campaign strategy.
• Monitor and respond to customer feedback and look to actively improve brand perception online
• To assist in creative briefs, media agencies and supplying required creatives for online and offline campaigns
• Ensure website content is accurate, engaging and optimised alongside the guidance provided by the SEO Manager
• Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders from across the business to implement our marketing campaigns to the highest possible standard
• Work closely with external agencies when required
• Provide general administrative support to the Head of Marketing, Group marketing managers and design team when required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar marketing role
• Knowledge of the leisure sector and ticketing or hospitality-based businesses desirable
• Skilled in delivering effective on- and offline marketing campaigns
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail with clear concise writing and excellent grammar
• Creative, enthusiastic and results-oriented
• Proactive self-starter who works well under pressure and in a team
• Experienced with social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), CRM platforms and CMS

We are on a thrilling journey. So to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

Equal Opportunity

At ARC we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.

Closing Date

Key Skills

Business Development, Sales Experience, Loyalty Marketing, B2B Sales, Time Management, Marketing, Cold Calling, Microsoft PowerPoint, SEO, Social Media Management, Customer relationship management, Lead Generation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1