Overview
At Medik8, we are looking for a highly organised EMEA Marketing Executive – Activation & Retail to join our EMEA team on a fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of our channel team, ensuring flawless physical execution across our distributor-managed markets. You will own the end-to-end 360 brand activations across our trade accounts, translating our core marketing strategy into precise, on-time activation at the point of sale.
If you love seeing a project move from a planning tracker to a live in-store display or global launch event, you’ll fit right in.
Details
* Salary: £30,000 to £37,000
* Duration: 6 Month FTC
* Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home
* Current office location: Centennial Park, Elstree but relocating to central London from 2027
Responsibilities
* New Launch Management: Adapt and present brand toolkits to distributor partners, collaborating closely with the education team to ensure smooth product training ahead of launch dates.
* Activation & VM Execution: Maintain master POS and trade activation trackers. Coordinate design, production, and counter rollout logistics for visual merchandising materials, ensuring everything arrives on time.
* Compliance & Monitoring: Follow up with distributor contacts to ensure in-store displays match briefs, flagging execution gaps to maintain premium positioning.
* Sampling & Promotions: Manage forecasting and fulfilment of sampling volumes, gift-with-purchase initiatives, and launch packs across distributor networks.
* Reporting & Budget Admin: Consolidate monthly activation reports to track KPIs, and handle purchase orders, supplier invoices, and budget documentation.
Qualifications
* Trade Experience: Proven experience in a trade marketing, retail operations, or marketing coordinator role—ideally within beauty, FMCG, or luxury goods.
* Supplier Knowledge: Experience working with POS production teams, print suppliers, or logistics partners to bring concepts to life.
* Organisation & Detail: Strong project management skills with ability to track data via Excel or Google Sheets and manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail.
* Communication Styles: Proactive and clear communication; able to flag issues early and keep stakeholders aligned.
* Desirable Extras: Familiarity with indirect/distributor market models and tools like Asana.
About us
Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our CSA Philosophy: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night, guides our approach to skincare.
Culture & Benefits
We are a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and sustainability. We work in-house to push boundaries and support a diverse and inclusive environment. Our team believes in community and cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits
* Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible & hybrid working, private medical insurance, mental health support.
* Rewards: 75% discount + annual product allowance, annual performance bonus, long service awards.
* Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, flexible career opportunities.
* Impact: 2 volunteering days per year, matched charitable giving scheme.
Want to find out more before you apply? Head to the main careers page to learn about the team and our values. You can also learn about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Instagram. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is part of our hiring standards.
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