Consumer Marketing Executive

We are currently recruiting for a Marketing Executive to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire/West Midlands and the remainder working remotely from home.

Joining a vibrant, thriving and experienced team, this role supports the delivery of an exciting, multi-channel marketing programme to drive consumer demand for products grown and reared in Britain by our farmers. We are looking for a marketeer with some previous experience (paid or voluntary), who’s enthusiastic about British food, and passionate about social media marketing. If you feel excited about embracing this role – then please apply!

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with internal teams, external suppliers and stakeholders to deliver impactful marketing activities
• Support social media activity, such as helping develop new content, curating content, co-ordinating influencer activity, encouraging engagement and spotting trends/inspiration
• Assist with website projects, such as writing new copy, and uploading new content
• Co-ordinate the creation of printed resources, such as recipe leaflets, farmgate banners, and stickers, and manage the online order form and stock levels
• Support colleagues with desk research relating to specified topics such as, recipe costing or competitor analysis
• Support colleagues with administration duties, such as meeting minutes, co-ordinating invites, budgetary monitoring, and co-ordinating customer requests/queries
• Suggest process or creative improvements, and assist in the development of new ideas and approaches
• Establish and maintain an understanding of the target audience and marketplace
• Liaise with experts when communicating food, nutrition, sustainability, and farming messaging, to ensure accurate, evidence-based messaging that’s effectively positioned for target audiences
• Assist in the documentation and verification of regulatory claims and evidence related to campaigns
• Ensure brand integrity across all marketing outputs
• Enthusiasm for food promotion is very welcome

Essential Criteria

• Some previous experience (paid or voluntary) in a consumer-facing marketing role would be beneficial, particularly if in a generalist or social media role. Enthusiasm for food promotion is also welcomed
• A marketing degree or professional qualification is desirable, but not essential
• A clear communicator with excellent written English skills is essential
• Customer service orientated with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Skilled project co-ordinator, with good time management, and organisational skills
• Proactive, able to take ownership of tasks and demonstrate initiative
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in tasks and deliverables
• Willing to develop and embrace new ways of working that drive efficiencies and effectiveness

The benefits…

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

• 35 hours per week, to include hybrid working
• 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
• Recognition Awards throughout the year
• Access to the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme
• Reward Gateway membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings

Apply now, or call 02476 935722 if you require any further information.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, you'll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.