Marketing Assistant

Howdens are looking for a creative and skilled Marketing Assistant to join our fast-paced Marketing Team. This is a great opportunity to support the Marketing Manager in the implementation and delivery of a focused marketing plan and strategy.

This would suit someone with a passion in Marketing working as an Assistant or Executive and looking for the next step in their career.

This is a full-time and permanent position with a blend of home and office work based in our Raunds office in Northamptonshire.

What will I be doing as a Marketing Assistant:

• Supporting the creation of briefs for internal functions and external agencies to effectively deliver compelling and resonating campaign creatives.
• Supporting the campaign development process, delivering outputs that are on-brand and command the customer attention across above-the-line channels including broadcast.
• Managing the day-to-day activities within the marketing plan to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Supporting the measurement of campaign performance.
• Building and maintaining highly functional relationships with your internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting newly opened depots with a program of bespoke local advertising support that resonates in their locality.
• Working with the Marketing Manager in the delivery of sponsorships and partnerships.
• Supporting the delivery of a cross-functional PR plan
• Working with the Marketing Manager on delivering key strategic brand initiatives

What we need from you:

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced Marketing team.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates resilience and a positive attitude to get things done.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

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