Trade Marketing Executive

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd.; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run cruise company is seeking a Trade Marketing Executive on a fixed-term contract in Ipswich. The role involves supporting the Trade Marketing function while managing marketing projects and ensuring that all materials align with brand guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong copywriting and communication skills, and experience in producing engaging materials. This position offers a full-time commitment, among multiple benefits including medical insurance and travel discounts.

Benefits

BUPA medical

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Discounted holidays and cruises

Retail discounts and cash back incentives

Qualifications

• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Experience working within brand guidelines.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Confident communication abilities.
• Proficient in IT programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade Marketing function and promote the brand.
• Collaborate with Trade Sales team for high-quality marketing materials.
• Manage marketing projects ensuring high standards and timelines.
• Work with the wider marketing team to keep Trade a focus.

Skills

Copywriting

Proofreading

Organization

Communication

IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Trade Marketing Executive – Fixed‑Term Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trade Marketing Executive to join us on a fixed‑term contract. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our Trade Marketing function, helping to raise the profile of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines brand and promote our products through third‑party trade partners. You will work collaboratively with the Trade Sales team to ensure marketing and training materials are produced to a high standard, within brand guidelines, and are accurate and appealing. As the Trade Marketing Executive you will work closely with the wider marketing team to ensure Trade is a focus for activity and is considered and included wherever possible. You will also manage marketing projects, ensuring assets are produced to a high standard and delivered according to strict timelines.

We are keen to hear from candidates who are excited by travel and enthusiastic about Marketing along with the passion to learn. To succeed in this role, you’ll need excellent copywriting and proofreading skills, as well as experience working within brand guidelines to produce consistent, engaging, and visually appealing materials. Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confident communication are also essential, along with solid proficiency in IT programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family‑run business that has been offering exceptional cruise experiences for over 170 years. With a fleet of ships that provide intimate, friendly, and immersive voyages, we are committed to delivering world‑class service with a personal touch. Join us and be part of a proud heritage that is all about making lasting memories for our guests.

Our benefits include:

• BUPA medical
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Discounted holidays and cruises
• Retail discounts and cash back incentives through our Boost Benefits scheme

Our Values:

• We are caring – “We trust and care for each other, our guests and our environment”. Always deliver a warm and friendly welcome, always make time to listen, look out for each other’s safety, security and well‑being, strive to help protect the environment for future generations.
• We are positive – “We live and share a positive attitude”. Motivate each other with positive energy, always see the opportunities in new ideas, believe it’s better to learn than never try, always look for ways to add value and make a difference.
• We are real – “We are always ourselves and respect others”. Bring our real selves to work and perform, respect and embrace all our different personalities and cultures, have the courage to admit when we are wrong and have the strength to act on it, have a voice and encourage open, honest communication.
• We are a team – “We are more than a team; we are a family”. Share experiences and learn from each other, adapt, respond and pull together to drive results, together we recognise and celebrate our achievements.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Contract Information

This is a Fixed‑Term Contract up until 01/05/2026, working Full‑Time hours (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, with a 1 hour lunch break) based at our head office Fred Olsen House, 42 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL.