Are you looking for your next opportunity within POS marketing? Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a retail environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team? Do you enjoy the benefits of working together in person as a team blended with the flexibility of remote working?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’ then Wickes is the place for you!
We’re looking for a POS Marketing Assistant to join our marketing team be responsible for the day to day delivery of campaign Point Of Sale and semi-permanent graphics from creative concept to execution in store. You’ll also be responsible for management of the refit graphics calendar supporting the Marketing Manager on site as well as in the office.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting both the POS Manager & Range Review/Refit Manager with multiple projects from monthly campaign POS to new range reviews and new store graphics.
Management and delivery of in store POS campaigns.
Manage the New Store Format programme, ensuring graphics are ordered and delivered on time. Coordinate installation of graphics with 3rd party contractors. Visit stores ahead of completion to review and sign off installation. Ensure the master graphic list is updated in line with new range reviews.
Support with the creation of campaign & range review guides for stores to use, working cross-functionally with the Store Operations team making sure it has all relevant in store marketing detail
Write & create concept and technical briefs for in house studio, working with Marketing Manager to sign off all creative output.
Work with our print supplier to ensure that all marketing collateral is in stock and reports are run weekly and shared with the team.
Support the Range Review Marketing Manager to create customer led instore graphics to support our range reviews calendar.
Day to day management of requests through team and Store Operations forums. Working cross functionally with internal teams and suppliers to manage enquiries.
Financial admin, raise supplier purchase orders, coordinate internal purchase orders, update relevant budget trackers in a timely manner.
What are we looking for:
Ideally you’ll have at least a year’s experience in Retail marketing or agency with experience of managing sign off. You’ll be used to managing multiple projects and have strong verbal, written and communication skills. You’ll also:
Have a keen eye for detail
Be a confident, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills.
Show willingness to learn and broaden skill set
Have a passion for marketing
Show initiative
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We also have an early careers network to support you if you’re in your first few years of your career.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Life Assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
You’ll work from our Support Centre in Watford, where our Marketing team are based, along with our other support functions. We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes’ culture that is considered its 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.
Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview. Please note, this link is only for reasonable adjustments required - general enquiries, or direct CV applications cannot be accepted via this form
