Marketing Manager

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Salary – Up to £35,000 – depending on experience

Hours – 37.5 per week

Location – Hardwicke, Gloucester, our location is easily commutable distance from Bristol

Working Style – At Gardiners we promote Hybrid working

Gardiner Bros & Footsure group is a Gloucester based, continually growing family-run business, offering the opportunity to join a team that understands that how we treat people matters. We aren’t just saying this. It is reflected in the retention of our team with 22.5% of them being with us for over 5 years and 3.5% over 20 years plus across both our Warehouse and offices.

Due to ongoing growth in the company over the last 5 years, and the onboarding of new brand and retail partners we are expanding our Marketing team. We are looking for 2 dynamic and action-oriented Marketing Managers to join our team.

Our Marketing Managers will be responsible for executing activations in support of overall brand plans across B2C, Drop Ship and Wholesale routes-to-market for owned, exclusive and non-exclusive brands. This will include working with some of our key partner brands such as Hush Puppies, The Original Muck Boot, Hi Tech, CAT, Dunlop, Dickies, Timberland and our own brands Cotswold or Amblers and alongside our Retail Partners ranging from Next and Very to Screwfix and Mole Valley Farmers.

What will the Marketing Manager role entail?

Reporting to the Head of Brand Marketing, you will be an expert in interpreting brand-down objectives and executing activations in support of brand marketing strategies for owned and exclusive brands. You will devise content plans and channel briefs for internal and external stakeholders and be responsible for successfully delivering activities in-line with commercial objectives.

·Devise and execute brand activations across all routes to market for key brands within the Gardiners portfolio.

·Be the day-to-day point of contact for lifestyle brands for all stakeholders.

·Assist in the provision of assets to digital teams.

·Work closely with the Gardiners B2C team in ensuring activation plans are executed effectively across mono and multi-brand websites.

·Support sales teams in working with key retail partners to drive sell-out through innovative trade marketing activities.

·Ensure trade partners have the appropriate toolkit to drive sell-out.

·Manage agencies where applicable on organic social media activity and where no agencies exist, manage the production, curation, and community management across channels.

·Engage with influencers and style setters both paid and unpaid forging brand awareness opportunities.

As part of a Marketing team, you will be key in driving revenue and brand awareness for all brands within your portfolio, with KPIs defined by the Head of Brand Marketing.

What are we looking for in our Marketing Manager?

·Previous experience in a fast paced marketing team or agency environment

·Ability to take initiative to drive creative thinking and share ideas.

·Well organised, upholding high standards and attention to detail.

·A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints.

·The willingness to immerse oneself in the lifestyles of all brands.

Why you should consider Gardiner Bros as your employer of choice?

·Generous discounts on all the products we supply.

·Life assurance

·Company pension

·Discounted Gym Membership

·Free Mortgage advice & £0 Broker fee

·Eyecare Vouchers

·Exposure to some of the biggest brands i.e., Skechers, Crocs, The Original Muck Boot, Dickies, Hush Puppies, etc.

·Positive and inclusive business to work for, don’t just take our word for it – check out our reviews.

Gardiner Bros & Co are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.