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!
Wickes are a digitally led, service enabled organisation with a project in every home.
We’re looking for a POS Marketing Assistant to join our marketing team and be responsible for the day to day delivery of campaign Point Of Sale from creative concept to execution in store.
Key Accountabilities:
Management and delivery of Wickes POS campaigns. Responsible for the end to end process from writing the brief to delivery to store
Managing the distribution of POS. Working with our printer to ensure campaigns are distributed on time and manage the delivery process and communicate out to the wider business.
Create concept and technical briefs for in house studio, working with POS Manager to sign off all creative output.
Support with the creation of campaign guides for stores to use, working cross-functionally to ensure the guide has correct detail from various departments.
Manage all forum requests and ensure that all stores have the correct POS delivered on time.
Raise purchase orders and update relevant budget trackers daily.
Work with our print supplier to ensure that all marketing collateral is in stock and reports are run weekly and shared with the team
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 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’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.
We have re-opened 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 40 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn 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 note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.
"Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process, wickesrecruit@wickes.co.uk If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.”
