Marketing Executive

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the support and delivery of creative content for in-store Point of Sale (POS) on the M&S Account. The role is integral to the effective running of the marketing function within M&S, coordinating the delivery of all administrative elements of marketing campaigns and activity, including the management of samples for shoots, carnets, ad hoc fashions shows, post shoot tasks such as select packs and asset packs, campaign and business as usual projects, and supporting the Marketing exec team.

This role is key in translating M&S's marketing vision into a detail line by line brief for the whole of the ITG agency Production team to follow. You will create trackers, ensuring copy, imagery, and allocations are complete by critical path deadlines. Co-ordinating shoot preparation, sample packing & logistics, organising deliveries, maintaining the storage space, and post shoot organisation of product samples. You will be the go-to person for coordinating product for shoots, building strong relationships with the wider Marketing team as well as Buying and Merchandising to ensure all samples are gathered on time and that correct product is handed over. Overseeing the management of all shoot sheets, working directly with the Business Units to gather accurate product information and any other relevant information, to supply to Production before shoots. Supporting the approval process of imagery and in-store POS, supplying approved artworks to store comms, and approving the monthly store
specific POS Doc.

The role is integral to the prolonged success of shoots and POS for M&S, ensuring critical path deadlines are adhered to. This role requires excellent organisation, flexibility, proactivity, and relationship management skills, with the ideal candidate confident with liaising with multiple stakeholders at all levels when required.,

• Supporting across the briefing of in-store point of sale (POS), sample management, delivery of pre- and post-shoot production and the asset approval process


• Attending weekly check-ins and liaising with various key stakeholders in the business to source accurate information for the team for upcoming shoots and projects


• Ensuring critical path deadlines are adhered to throughout the production process


• Maintaining excellent working relationships with multiple senior Marketing stakeholders and have regular informal progress catchups on project statuses., We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
  
  Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with confidence to talk to multiple stakeholders of various seniorities across ITG & M&S


• You'll be an organised individual, with an interest in processes, efficiencies and smarter working where possible.


• Collaborative and proactive Team player


• Actively contributes to the group in order to complete tasks, meet goals or manage projects


• You can demonstrate that you're a quick learner


• Proficient in MS Office


• Shoot experience, as well a good understanding of shoots, sample management and production would be an asset


• Finally, you understand the importance of customer service, you'll be working alongside our client and delivery is paramount


• Degree Preferred but not required
  
  We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.


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Work's a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time.


• Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.


• Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!


• Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments.


• Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home.


• So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.


• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.


• Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work.


• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus


• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!


• Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.


• Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.


• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.