* Join one of the largest retailers in the world
* Friendly and dynamic team environment
* Office Based Role with Head Office at the Olympic Park Site
The Marketing Assistant supports the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, in-warehouse and promotional channels. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, this role assists with campaign coordination, communications, reporting and administrative support to ensure marketing projects are delivered accurately, on time and to a high standard.
This role suits a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
Directly responsible for coordinating and facilitating all marketing projects including email newsletters (EDM), vendor advertising, social media, warehouse and online promotions, magazine collateral as well as marketing and media event coordination. Strong collaboration and co-ordination with Buying, Membership, e-Commerce, Warehouse Operations and external stakeholders to ensure the execution of all projects, from start to completion. This includes, but not limited to maintaining and adhering to budgets, deadlines, proofs and follow-up reports. Candidates must be detailed oriented and well organised, with the ability to multi-task, and be able to work well in a high pressure environment.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
* Assisting with the implementation and organisation of the marketing strategy and calendar.
* Aiding the team in the execution of all marketing communication including social media, website and warehouse promotions, EDMs, warehouse opening events, magazines and catalogues.
* Organise and maintain deadlines, communications, reports and procedures in-line with company procedures and standards, in-conjunction with the Buying team.
* Coordinate information exchanges between buyers, warehouse staff and e-Commerce team.
* Update and maintain email database and EDM deployment.
* Manage advertising placements, from planning to reconciliation and reporting on sales uplift
* Participate in the creative development of marketing collateral material.
* Facilitate and conduct research on marketing trends, contact lists, pricing and competitor analysis
* Understand the competitive marketplace on key items & departments.
* Maintain accurate and complete records of all marketing projects and vendor advertising, including but not limited to filing and archiving.
* Assist in other areas of department and company as needed.
* Flexible team player able to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing priorities while working independently.
Required qualifications / industry specific skills
* Relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
* Proven experience in a similar role or digital marketing experience highly desirable
* Strong computer skills including MS Office, Google (Docs, Slides & Sheets) essential
* Ability to self-manage time across multiple projects.
* Flexible and adaptable to a fast past working environment.
* Organized, self-starter with creative problem solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Experience working with suppliers and other outside agencies preferred.
Other Specific requirements
* Satisfactory criminal record check
* If successful, you will be required to undertake role and department specific training within specified timeframes