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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

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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