As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.
We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a committed and passionate Marketing Coordinator to join our growing business on a permanent basis.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To coordinate marketing planning and activity that supports with the delivery of International & Partnerships department strategy and marketing framework, aligning with Iceland & the Food Warehouse's key marketing and trading messaging where applicable, while maintaining brand consistency across all initiatives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Develop and manage bespoke customer activity planners, ensuring alignment with core business objectives alongside the International & Partnerships business strategy.
* Work with the wider marketing team, trading and retail to bring together the planning and phasing of customer-facing activity across the business. This includes the annual calendar, promotions, events, range launches and campaigns.
* Work with our internal Senior Account Managers to understand tailored customer pricing, promotions, and ranging to assist with the structure and planning of the Marketing activity calendar.
* Collaborate with the administration team to create and maintain customer sales and NPD packs.
* Support the sales team with the preparation of presentation materials as required.
* Record and distribute minutes from weekly update meetings.
* Oversee LinkedIn administration, including:
* Outreach and tracking new follower data
* Monitoring inbox activity and post comments
* Updating header imagery in line with team updates
* Creating copy and content for posts
* Maintain marketing planners, incorporating new customers and plan changes.
* Assist in the delivery of departmental events across International & Partnerships.
* Manage deadlines, critical paths, and schedules, ensuring relevant teams are informed of progress and timelines.
* Conduct market research and engage with different markets to understand emerging trends, audience behaviour and competitors activity.
* Capture the detail of planning and development of each activity, event and proposition, using excellent project management skills.
* Understand the full retail operation to influence space instore to create customer relevant propositions.
* Collate and cascade all required information to the relevant teams.
* Ensure all teams have the correct information to brief creative and review all creative ahead of live.
* Collate analysis of key market activity and data to inform future campaigns.
* Provide ad hoc support to the wider Marketing team as needed.
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
* Ability to plan and organise, as well as managing multiple changing priorities. Able to manage short-, medium- and long-term workload.
* Eye for detail, ensuring that the output of all work is 100% accurate.
* Strong communicator both verbally and written
* Proficient use of all Microsoft applications
* Previous experience in a Marketing role is preferred but not essential.
What to expect from us:
* 15% discount in Iceland stores
* 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Free onsite parking
* Onsite electric car charging ports
* Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee
* Christmas vouchers
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Christmas Savings scheme
* Discounted dry cleaning
* Long service awards