Marketing Specialist

The Candidate Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabric brand in Preston is seeking a Marketing Specialist to enhance their commercial portfolio. You will lead campaigns, manage social media, and organize events. Ideal for someone with 5 years of marketing experience, particularly in the interiors or creative B2B sectors. Enjoy hybrid working and a range of benefits including enhanced leave and social events.

Benefits

Hybrid working

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Early finish every Friday

Pension scheme

Regular social events

Free on-site parking

Company sick pay

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Around 5 years in a marketing role, ideally in a creative B2B environment.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Comfortable adapting to change and taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the brand’s commercial events and exhibitions.
• Own the commercial social media presence, creating content and running campaigns.
• Create and send targeted email campaigns to engage clients.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Digital tools proficiency

Time management

Education

Degree in marketing, PR, or communications

Job description

We’re currently working with a client in the interiors space—a fast-growing premium fabric brand that designs and supplies beautiful interior fabrics across both commercial and residential markets. They’re now looking for a Marketing Specialist to focus on their commercial portfolio—developing and delivering campaigns that build brand presence, engage their client base, and support growth.
The Role
This is a broad and creative marketing role with plenty of scope. The successful candidate will take the lead on marketing activity tied to the commercial side of the business, working across events, campaigns, social media, content, and PR. It’s ideal for someone who’s hands-on, organised, and passionate about design-led interiors.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the brand’s commercial events and exhibitions—covering everything from stand design to logistics and post-show follow-up
• Support photography briefs and approvals alongside the design and marketing teams
• Work with sales to gather imagery and insight from commercial projects, creating engaging case studies and content
• Own the commercial social media presence—creating and scheduling content, running campaigns, and reporting on results
• Design and produce commercial marketing materials such as brochures, binder cards, and POS items
• Manage advertising activity for the commercial market, including media planning and artwork development
• Oversee the brand’s presence in partner studio spaces and support event planning at these locations
• Create and send targeted email campaigns—from launch announcements to exhibition invites and spotlight features
• Act as the point of contact for the brand’s commercial PR agency
• Maintain key sales support materials such as presentations and training packs

What They’re Looking For

• A background in marketing, PR, or communications—degree or equivalent experience
• Around 5 years in a marketing role, ideally with exposure to interiors or a creative B2B environment
• Strong project and time management skills—you’ll be juggling a range of deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using digital tools and managing content across social platforms
• Naturally interested in interiors and aware of commercial design trends
• Comfortable adapting to change and taking initiative
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days a week in the Preston HQ)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown (increases with length of service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Early finish every Friday
• Pension scheme
• Staff savings scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay
• Life assurance

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are not always able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. However, we wish everyone who applies the very best with their job search.