Retail Marketing Executive

Jollyes The Pet People; Middlewich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pet retailer is seeking a Retail Marketing Executive based in Middlewich. The role involves planning and executing marketing strategies for new store openings and refits while ensuring effective promotional campaigns across various channels. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced retail marketing, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project management, with a salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000 annually.

Benefits

Salary up to £33k

Early access to earnings

30% off Jollyes products

Extra paid leave for special occasions

Cycle2Work savings up to 47%

Qualifications

• Experience in retail marketing, especially in POS production.
• Strong planning and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution for new store openings.
• Manage POS production and budget alignment.
• Set up digital presence for new stores.

Skills

Fast-paced retail marketing experience

Project management

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Creative campaign development

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

Retail Marketing Executive, Jollyes Pets - based Middlewich (hybrid) 2 days/wk office based and willing to travel to visit stores. Salary £30-33k p.a. + many benefits, 12m fixed term contract.

Play a pivotal role in the Marketing team in this newly created role, leading the execution of our extensive new store opening and refit programme across In-store, digital and ATL channels, whilst also helping to deliver our periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.

The Benefits

At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.

• Salary up to £33k (DOE) for a 12-month FTC
• Early access to earnings & financial wellbeing via Wagestream
• Retail Trust membership for counselling and support
• Discounts at 800+ retailers through Colleague Treats
• Wellbeing services: online GP, mental health support, fitness, dental
• 30% off Jollyes products, plus grooming & clinic discounts
• Legal & General pension (EE 3%, ER 5%)
• Extra paid leave for birthday, wedding, and new pet
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme (up to 5 days)
• Cycle2Work savings up to 47%
• Care concierge for colleagues with caring responsibilities
• Alvie health coaching & cancer support
• Discounted David Lloyd membership (gym, pool, spa, kids clubs)

The Role – Retail Marketing Executive

This role is key to delivering our new store openings and refits across in-store, digital, and ATL channels, while also supporting periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.

Success will be measured by store launch KPIs (sales, footfall, profitability), timely and budgeted campaign delivery and campaign effectiveness

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of marketing for new stores/refits, coordinating with internal teams and external partners
• Oversee POS production and delivery, ensuring timely arrival
• Brief and manage creative assets with the in-house studio
• Set up and maintain digital presence (website, Google, Facebook) for new stores
• Manage promotional POS and ensure accuracy and budget alignment
• Maintain store opening times across digital platforms
• Deliver wider campaigns (e.g. charity initiatives) and support local marketing
• Contribute to broader business initiatives like concept stores
• Conduct store visits to support launches

Contract & Working Pattern

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), 12-month fixed term contract

Hybrid working: 2 office days (Middlewich or Chester) + store visits

The Skills – Retail Marketing Executive

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:

• Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
• Experience of working within a similar fast paced ‘retail’ marketing department, working on POS briefing and production and working with 3rd party print providers
• Understanding of planning a media campaign and developing plans for new stores, managing projects from briefing to implementation
• Strong organisational, planning and priority skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively (in both oral and written form) with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite
• Ability to build strong networks, work under pressure and drive change
• Creative eye, with a flair for creating impactful campaigns
• Analytical experience, reviewing results and making recommendations to changes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Able to drive to visit new and existing stores and suppliers as required, therefore you would need a driving licence and your own transport (business travel expenses will be reimbursed).

About Jollyes Pets

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!

To Apply

If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

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