Marketing Executive

Mesh-AI Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive retailer in Birmingham is seeking a Marketing Executive to join their Head Office Marketing function. This hybrid role, requiring in-dealership presence twice a week, offers an annual salary of £32,000 – £34,000. The successful candidate will assist in executing marketing campaigns, managing social media accounts, and developing marketing strategies. Ideal applicants are motivated individuals with strong writing skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Full benefits package included.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Dental insurance

Access to mental health services

Qualifications

• Ability to write, edit, and proofread content for multiple channels.
• Experience with social media content creation and promotion.
• Ability to conduct competitive research and generate marketing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Research and identify target audiences for campaigns.
• Manage online and offline marketing planning and execution.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Social Media Management

Data analysis

Creative flair

Communication skills

Job description

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Marketing Executive
Location: Birmingham Area - Hybrid (2 days in dealership per week and travel as required)
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing Executive to come and join their Head Office Marketing function.

This could be the perfect opportunity to kick‑start your Marketing career within one of the most well‑established and known companies within the Automotive industry.

Day‑to‑day you will be working with a Marketing Manager to help create and executive multi‑channel marketing campaigns across the different brands we represent. Also assisting with the development and delivery of the Marketing Strategy to maximise revenue and margin through effective online and offline marketing planning and execution; whilst also supporting our manufacturers.

Responsibilities:

• Writing, editing and proof‑reading content for multiple channels; including website, social media and offline materials as well as building and dispatching email marketing campaigns
• Identifying and defining audiences using our database platform and extracting data accordingly
• Supporting with our Social Media Accounts; including creating content, promoting activity, and responding comments and messages
• Conducting competitive research/ monitoring and creative ideas for activities for enquiry generation and promotion of products and services
• Developing a thorough understanding of the relevant manufacturer brands and processes to maximise their potential within our portfolio
• Supporting the development of marketing plans and completing post campaign analysis as well as the management of dealership and off‑site events
• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders; including dealerships, marketing colleagues, suppliers and manufacturers

Have you recently completed a placement in Marketing and are looking to take the next step in your career? This could be the perfect opportunity to get your foot on the ladder!

Are you an existing Marketing Executive and are ready to dip your toes into the Automotive sector?

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has experience of working within a fast‑paced environment and can really hit the ground running. Working within our Marketing team being a confident communicator is key whilst not forgetting possessing strong writing skills!

We are looking for an individual who has a creative flare and who can act proactively and innovatively on a day‑to‑day basis when presented with varying challenging tasks. Furthermore, you must be able to show strong business and commercial awareness and are results orientated.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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