

Local Marketing & Sponsorship Executive - 12 months FTC
Watford, Hertfordshire
- Full Time
28497
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Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.
We are now recruiting a Local Marketing and Sponsorship Executive to join our Core Communications Marketing team. This brand new role is an exciting opportunity for an executive who wants to further their marketing career and help to shape and deliver some very exciting projects.
Based in our Watford Support Centre, the role is to assist in the day to day delivery and management of our Local Marketing activity and sponsorship partners. Wickes culture is a best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team.
Key responsibilities:
Sponsorship
Manage day to day credits and feature content to keep the partnerships fresh and existing
Fulfil competition prices while also tracking budgets to ensure everything is delivered on time
Keep close to the commercial trading plan and range reviews so new product launches and key offers are supported in the sponsorships
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with sponsorship and agency partners
Raise the profile of our sponsorships internally by working with internal communications/online so nobody misses the amazing work that is being done
Ensure Senior Manager and Head of have visibility of the sponsorship comms plan
Support Senior Manager as needed with ad hoc projects
Local Marketing
Creation and management of the marketing plan to support new and refit stores
Build and maintain strong relationships with all suppliers and agencies including: media, print, and signage
Work closely with the Studio Manager/Co-ordinator to ensure all artwork is briefed and delivered on time
Track and manage all local marketing spend to remain on budget
Review performance of each store launch to ensure the plan is still fit for purpose
Support ad hoc local marketing requests including competitor defence plans and building works
Ensure all internal teams including Store Format and Store Ops are aware of the marketing plans
What we are looking for?
Graduate level
1-2 years’ marketing/work experience
Some knowledge of advertising and media preferred
Track record and building new relationships quickly and effectively
Ability to work under pressure and deliver tight deadlines
Experience in managing/tracking budgets
Ability to prioritise and juggle different projects at once
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Organised, responsive and analytical
A team player
Creative flair
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proactive, confident and resilient
Knowledge of Google docs
What can we offer you?
Wickes’ culture is a best kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.You'll be a great fit at Wickes if:
- You like working with people
- You're happy to help even if it isn't your job
- Enjoy working in a team
Watch the video and find out more about inclusion at Wickes
Wickes culture
Wickes’ culture is considered its best kept secret. Explore our values below.
Our culture & valuesOur application process
- Submit your resume
- Answer some questions
- Interview process
- Join us for onboarding
Require an adjustment?
Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process.
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