Promotional Marketing Executive

WHSmith; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Promotions Executive to enhance their Marketing team. This role involves managing the production of printed and digital advertising materials for retail stores. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet brand standards. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a hybrid working model, making it an exciting place for creative minds looking to make an impact in the marketing field.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

24 Days holiday plus Birthday off

Opportunity to buy extra holiday days

Finish at 4pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in in-store POS or Marketing is essential.
• Proficient in creating complex briefs using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of printed POS and digital advertising materials.
• Liaise with Trading Teams and oversee multiple projects.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Creative Collaboration

Education

Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

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At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Marketing team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

We are looking for a Promotions Executive, to join our Marketing team at our Travel Retail Head Office in Aldgate, central London. The main purpose of this role is managing the day to day delivery of printed POS and digital advertising screen materials to WHSmith Travel stores.

What you’ll do

• Liaise with the Trading Teams regarding POS requirements and deadlines.
• Write the Excel-based briefs for the Point Of Sale (POS) design, artwork and printing production.
• Work closely with the artworkers, who take your brief through to art-working, and work closely with printers on the correct store distribution of POS.
• Review artworks for accuracy and adherence to brand standards across our different brands, and feedback on amends as required, prior to final artwork approval by senior stakeholders
• Obtain cost estimates from the printers and secure cost approval for each job
• Ensure all key milestones and deadlines are met so all jobs land in store on time
• Retain control over multiple jobs at any given time, of varying size, complexity, brand, and country
• Take full ownership of each job you manage, from receiving the brief through to it being delivered to stores.

Who you are

• You’ll come from a background of dealing with in-store POS / Marketing
• You’ll be familiar with using Excel to create sometimes complex briefs
• You’ll enjoy working with creative artworking teams
• Getting it right first time, with great attention to detail, is a key strength of yours
• The ability to multi-task comes naturally to you
• You’re happy working at pace and delivering to tight deadlines
• You’re a great communicator at all levels of seniority
• You want to join an ambitious, growing team were there’s plenty of scope for progression

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
• Hybrid working model from home and in the office
• 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Finish at 4pm on a Friday

Who we are

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 11,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

For UK and International Travel our mission is simple - to create value for our stakeholders by providing a platform for global brands responsible for essentials and technology in airports (including our InMotion stores), hospitals, rail stations and other markets. Our office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture at all levels. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Administrative

• Industries

  Retail

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