Marketing Executive

GSF Car Parts; Shareshill; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group bonus

28 days annual leave

Online employee discount

Private healthcare

Company pension

Group life assurance

Internal development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is seeking a Marketing Executive to drive creative, commercial and strategic projects. You will work on campaigns, events, digital content and brand development, with hands-on involvement across marketing areas. The role offers hybrid working with bases in Chester and Wolverhampton.

You will collaborate with branches to deliver compelling materials, sales tools and campaigns while supporting range launches and market growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable initiative and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop national trade campaigns and support large events.
• Create and manage digital content and promotional materials.
• Coordinate with branches to deliver marketing ideas and campaigns.
• Plan and execute targeted marketing campaigns with the branch network.
• Organise demonstrations, training sessions and customer visits.
• Produce sales support materials and case studies.
• Ensure brand guidelines and tone of voice across all activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Digital content creation

Campaign planning tools

Job description

As a Marketing Executive for GSF Car Parts, you'll step into an exciting, fast paced and highly varied role where you will be involved in a wide range of creative, commercial and strategic projects. No two days will be the same. One day you may be developing a national trade campaign, the next supporting a largescale event, creating digital content, supporting a new range launch, or working directly with branches to bring fresh ideas to life.

This role offers hands-on involvement across every area of marketing, including campaign planning, content creation, event management, sales support and brand development. You'll gain exposure to largescale events, trade focused activities, digital marketing and cross department collaboration, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, creativity and ownership of exciting, meaningful projects.

With our commitment to being a flexible employer, this position offers hybrid working, with opportunities based in Chester and Wolverhampton.

Main Duties

Range Expansion Support

• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs and competitor activity.
• Support the development and launch of new ranges, including positioning, visual identity and promotional strategy.
• Work with category teams to develop compelling marketing materials, sales tools and information resources.
• Monitor performance and gather feedback to inform continuous improvement.

Marketing Campaigns

• Work with the branch network - nationally and locally - to plan and execute targeted marketing campaigns.
• Develop promotional materials including brochures, flyers, digital assets and point of sale content.
• Coordinate with external agencies for design, printing, copywriting and distribution.
• Track and analyse campaign effectiveness, providing insights and recommendations.

Engagement

• Organise and manage events such as demonstrations, training sessions, customer visits and branch activities.
• Build strong relationships with branches, understanding their needs and providing tailored marketing support.
• Create and manage content across digital channels including social media, email and the company website.

Sales Support

• Provide marketing support to the sales team, including presentations, catalogues and case studies.
• Deliver training sessions to ensure teams are confident in new campaigns and launches.
• Assist with sales reports and analysis to monitor performance and market trends.

Brand Management

• Ensure all marketing activity aligns with brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Maintain consistency across all customer touchpoints.
• Monitor industry news and competitor activity to help shape strategy.

About You

You will be a motivated and creative marketing professional who brings enthusiasm, initiative and a strong eye for detail. You'll thrive in a fast paced environment, enjoy collaborating across teams and feel confident building relationships at all levels.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrable initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and a collaborative approach

What We'll Offer

• Participation in the annual group bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Online employee discount scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Group life assurance
• Internal development programmes
• Career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages across the UK and Ireland. With over 175 branches, a turnover exceeding £475 million and a strong heritage built on decades of trusted service, we operate with support from specialist central teams across procurement, marketing, national accounts and more. Our network also benefits from advanced integrated IT systems, including our industry leading catalogue platform, Allicat, and access to the Servicesure national garage programme.

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