Marketing Executive - PR & Communications

The Big Phone Store; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer of refurbished electronics in Wolverhampton is seeking a PR & Communications Executive to enhance brand awareness and manage media relations. This role allows for creative autonomy to develop strategies, create engaging content, and represent the company positively in external communications. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and organizational capabilities, with experience in relevant sectors being a plus.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Pension Scheme

Days out and other social events

Free onsite parking

Up to 28 days of paid holiday

Birthdays off and paid for after year 2

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing media relationships and executing PR strategies.
• Confidence working in a high-accountability, results-driven environment.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with media monitoring tools or analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies to increase visibility and brand awareness.
• Build and nurture relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Create engaging content, press releases, blog posts and other communication materials.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to think strategically

Strong organisational skills

Experience in tech, retail or sustainability sectors

Job description

Overview

As a PR & Communications Executive, you'll lead our brand awareness efforts, manage media relations, and shape our story across platforms. You'll have the autonomy to craft narratives, execute campaigns, and make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and communications strategies to increase visibility and brand awareness.
• Build and nurture relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Create engaging content, press releases, blog posts and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and assess the effectiveness of PR campaigns, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Represent the company in key external communications, ensuring our brand is presented positively.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activity and PR best practices.
• Proven experience managing media relationships and executing PR strategies.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Confidence working in a high-accountability, results-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Nice to have: Experience in the tech, retail or sustainability sectors.
• Nice to have: Familiarity with media monitoring tools or analytics platforms.

Benefits

• Permanent role with the fastest-growing sellers of refurbished electronics
• Industry sector - Recession Proof
• Staff discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Days out and other social events
• Free onsite parking
• Equal Opportunities employer, fully committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion since 1999
• Birthdays off and paid for without having to use entitlement after year 2
• Up to 28 days of paid holiday
• One extra day holiday rewarded for every year of service from year 2