Trade Marketing Specialist
Location: Tamworth, B78 3HG (Office-based; hybrid working considered after probation)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week (Mon–Thurs 8:15–5pm, Fri 8am–12:30pm)
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum
Build Your Career with the Global Leader in Structural Solutions
At Simpson Strong-Tie, we don't just make products — we help build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. With over 60 years of engineering excellence and a reputation for innovation, we're proud to be the trusted name behind the structures people rely on every day.
We're now looking for a Trade Marketing Specialist to join our UK & Ireland team in Tamworth. If you're a marketing graduate with 1–3 years' experience and a passion for commercial creativity, this is your chance to make a real impact in a globally recognised brand.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be the driving force behind trade-focused marketing initiatives that directly support our sales success. From in-store materials to events and promotions, you'll bring campaigns to life and ensure our brand shines across every customer touchpoint.
Key responsibilities include:
* Planning and executing trade shows and events in collaboration with the Sales team
* Coordinating annual promotional campaigns and canvass plans
* Developing branded literature, merchandising tools, and AV content
* Supporting internal communications and CSR initiatives
* Building strong relationships across departments, especially Sales
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who's organised, commercially aware, and ready to take ownership of projects. You'll need:
* A degree in Marketing or a related field (with placement or post-grad experience), or 2–3 years' marketing experience
* Excellent stakeholder management expertise
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* A proactive, self-motivated approach with great time management
* Confidence working independently and as part of a team
* Solid IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM); design or planogram software experience is a plus
* Ambition and openness to future career development
Why Join Simpson Strong-Tie?
We offer more than just a job — we offer a career with purpose, support, and growth.
Your benefits include:
* Enhanced employer pension contributions
* Life insurance (4x salary)
* BHSF medical cover & Employee Assistance Programme
* 33 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays)
* Long-service awards & employee network perks
* Company sick pay
* A collaborative, people-first culture
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV and cover letter which needs to include an example of when you demonstrated the following: Effective time management; Navigating stakeholder relationships & competing priorities; Project management experience & working to key timelines to: or via indeed
For more details or a full job description, email us directly.
No agencies please.
We reserve the right to withdraw or pause this vacancy at any time.
Simpson Strong-Tie is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person