Marketing Assistant

This is an opportunity to join an independent, ambitious and growing media organisation, with a proud heritage, employing over 75 staff. They deliver world-class media content across a range of platforms, producing over 25 magazines and digital editions as well as a range of websites, in-depth industry databases, books and directories. Their media brands are where world-class journalism and insight meet highly engaged, enthusiast audiences. And best of all, they are still a family run business, which treats its employees, audience and customers as part of that family. They have ambitious plans for their business, and they are looking for an equally ambitious, enthusiastic and energetic Marketing Assistant to play a key part in driving retail sales and customer numbers. Main duties will include: - Implementation of on brand promotional material to drive magazine sales and subscriptions. - Working with their distributors to track competitor sales, report on trends, and track performance of campaigns. - Dealing with availability queries, producing regular trade press updates, and, supporting the wider marketing campaigns to build direct sales, event and product sales. Skills, Knowledge and Experience: - Marketing campaign experience - Excellent organisational skills - Keen eye for detail and design - Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills - Good communicator, able to deal with staff, the public, customers and partners. - Digital Marketing skills - Email, Social, Content Management Systems - Driving Licence Overall, they are looking for a self-motivated Marketing Assistant - both creative and analytical in equal measure - known for being a real team player, keen to develop, who delivers effective campaigns and outstanding results. In return they offer: - Competitive salaries - 25 days' annual leave per annum plus bank holidays - Contributory pension scheme - Salary sacrifice scheme They are headquartered in the beautiful Georgian town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, with great access routes. Commutable from Peterborough, Grantham and surrounding areas. So, if you are ready for a new challenge, driven, committed, and hardworking - and want to know more about joining their growing team at this exciting time - then they would love to hear from you.