Marketing Executive

Cotswold Outdoor; Malmesbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company based in the UK is seeking a Marketing Executive to help shape and deliver campaigns across email, social, and events. This role involves building relationships with influencers, analyzing data for insights, and supporting community events. The ideal candidate will have a marketing background, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The position offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000, hybrid working options, and various employee benefits including discounts and bonuses.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000 with a yearly bonus

Hybrid working options

33 days holiday

Staff discounts of 40-60%

Savings on everyday essentials through perks hub

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing with team collaboration.
• Ability to report on KPIs and use insights.
• Skilled in multi-channel marketing activity.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and deliver content across various platforms.
• Plan and manage seasonal campaigns and brand events.
• Support community events and logistics.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills for KPI reporting

Familiarity with PR and media

Project planning skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Help shape and deliver our content calendar, bringing campaigns to life across email, social and events.
• Plan seasonal and everyday brand moments that inspire our communities to get outside.
• Support smooth delivery of community events, from briefing assets to managing touchpoints like Eventbrite, kit orders and social uploads.
• Build strong relationships with influencers and ambassadors, ensuring partnerships run smoothly and content lands with impact.
• Use data and insight to understand what’s working, guiding smarter decisions and stronger community engagement.
• Look after kit logistics, budget areas linked to projects, and day‑to‑day tasks like purchase order creation and supplier invoicing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Has experience in marketing and enjoys working with both internal teams and external partners.
• Understands retail and has some familiarity with PR, media or events.
• Can report confidently on KPIs and use insight to guide decisions.
• Is skilled in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint for budgeting and project planning.
• Has delivered multi‑channel marketing activity.
• Communicates clearly and confidently.

About the role

At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn't just where we work, it's who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them. We're looking for a Marketing Executive to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day‑to‑day responsibilities, it's about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers. We're currently based in Kemble but will be moving to central Swindon in Spring 2026 – just a short walk from the train station and the new bus boulevard. It's an exciting next step in our adventure, and a chance for you to be part of it from the very start.

Location

Currently based in Kemble, moving to central Swindon (Spring 2026). See new location.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £1,500.
• Hybrid working options to support your work‑life balance.
• 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors.
• Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands.
• Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub.

Everyone's welcome.