<p><strong>Retail Marketing Executive, Jollyes Pets -&nbsp;based Middlewich (hybrid) 2 days/wk office based and willing to travel to visit stores. Salary £30-33 k p.a. + many benefits, 12m fixed term contract.</strong><br>Play a pivotal role in the Marketing team in this newly created role,&nbsp;leading the execution of our extensive new store opening and refit programme across In-store, digital and ATL channels, whilst also helping to deliver our periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.</p><p><br><strong>The Benefits</strong><br><br>At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.</p><ul><li><strong>Salary up to £33k</strong> (DOE) for a 12-month FTC</li><li><strong>Early access to earnings</strong> &amp; financial wellbeing via Wagestream</li><li><strong>Retail Trust membership</strong> for counselling and support</li><li><strong>Discounts at 800+ retailers</strong> through Colleague Treats</li><li><strong>Wellbeing services</strong>: online GP, mental health support, fitness, dental</li><li><strong>30% off Jollyes products</strong>, plus grooming &amp; clinic discounts</li><li><strong>Legal &amp; General pension</strong> (EE 3%, ER 5%)</li><li><strong>Extra paid leave</strong> for birthday, wedding, and new pet</li><li><strong>Buy/Sell holiday scheme</strong> (up to 5 days)</li><li><strong>Cycle2Work</strong> savings up to 47%</li><li><strong>Care concierge</strong> for colleagues with caring responsibilities</li><li><strong>Alvie health coaching &amp; cancer support</strong></li><li><strong>Discounted David Lloyd membership</strong> (gym, pool, spa, kids clubs)</li></ul><p><br><strong>The Role – Retail Marketing Executive</strong></p><p>This role is key to delivering our new store openings and refits across in-store, digital, and ATL channels, while also supporting periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.</p><p>Success will be measured by store launch KPIs (sales, footfall, profitability), timely and budgeted campaign delivery and campaign effectiveness</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Lead planning and execution of marketing for new stores/refits, coordinating with internal teams and external partners</li><li>Oversee POS production and delivery, ensuring timely arrival</li><li>Brief and manage creative assets with the in-house studio</li><li>Set up and maintain digital presence (website, Google, Facebook) for new stores</li><li>Manage promotional POS and ensure accuracy and budget alignment</li><li>Maintain store opening times across digital platforms</li><li>Deliver wider campaigns (e.g. charity initiatives) and support local marketing</li><li>Contribute to broader business initiatives like concept stores</li><li>Conduct store visits to support launches</li></ul><p><em>Contract &amp; Working Pattern:</em></p><ul><li>Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), 12-month fixed term contract</li><li>Hybrid working: 2 office days (Middlewich or Chester) + store visits&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>The Skills – Retail Marketing Executive</strong><br><br>To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:</p><ul><li>Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together<br>​​​​​​​</li><li>Experience of&nbsp;working within a similar fast paced ‘retail’ marketing department, working on&nbsp;POS briefing and production and working with 3rd party print providers</li><li>Understanding of planning a media campaign and developing plans for new stores, managing projects from briefing to implementation</li><li>Strong organisational, planning and priority skills</li><li>Effective&nbsp;interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively (in both oral and written form) with internal and external stakeholders​​​​​​​</li><li>Highly proficient in MS Office suite</li><li>Ability to build strong networks, work under pressure and drive change</li><li>Creative eye, with a flair for creating impactful campaigns</li><li>Analytical experience, reviewing results and making recommendations to changes</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information</li><li>Able to drive to visit new and existing stores and suppliers as required, therefore you would need a driving licence and your own transport (business travel expenses will be reimbursed).</li></ul><p><strong>About Jollyes Pets</strong></p><p>Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>To Apply:</em></strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!</p><p><strong>Respectfully no agencies please</strong></p>