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Retail Marketing Assistant - Placement Year

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Customer Relations
    Marketing
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be studying marketing, possess strong communication and organizational skills, excel in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and thrive under pressure while innovating for a global business.
  • You will assist in marketing campaigns, support store openings, communicate with retail teams, develop marketing plans, manage digital updates, and handle marketing administration tasks.

Requirements

  • Studying a Marketing related degree
  • Communication skills and able to build effective working relationships
  • Skilled organiser and administrator with excellent attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure, juggle priorities and work towards deadlines
  • Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Innovative and a forward thinker
  • Looking to develop a career with a global commercial business

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the wider retail marketing team with organisation and implementation of key marketing objectives
  • Implementing, overseeing and analysing retail marketing campaigns, including store openings/closures
  • Ensuring all store openings run smoothly, from pre-opening, to POS, to opening event and post-opening support
  • Communicating relevant marketing information support at retail level
  • Developing marketing plans and strategies to drive the business forward
  • Compiling, reviewing and actioning store marketing requests
  • Maintaining and updating the in-store music system
  • Managing the seasonal digital screen updates
  • Maintaining the individual store window guide information
  • Maintaining marketing administration for the department

FAQs

What is the location of the Retail Marketing Assistant placement?

The Retail Marketing Assistant placement is located at our Head Office in Shirebrook.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Essential qualifications include studying a Marketing related degree and possessing strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.

What key responsibilities will the Retail Marketing Assistant have?

Responsibilities include assisting with marketing objectives, overseeing and analyzing marketing campaigns, ensuring smooth store openings, and maintaining marketing administration.

Is this position suitable for someone without prior marketing experience?

This position is open to those studying a Marketing related degree, so while prior experience may be beneficial, it is not essential.

What skills are considered essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong communication abilities, organizational prowess, attention to detail, proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to work under pressure.

What is the duration of the placement year?

The placement year duration typically aligns with academic requirements, often spanning 12 months.

What kind of company culture does Frasers Group promote?

Frasers Group promotes a culture of innovation, teamwork, commercial focus, and relevance to people, partners, and the planet.

Will the Retail Marketing Assistant be involved in digital marketing activities?

Yes, the role includes managing seasonal digital screen updates and assisting with various digital marketing initiatives.

Is there room for career development within the company?

Yes, Frasers Group encourages career development and is committed to nurturing talent within the organization.

What are the working hours for the Retail Marketing Assistant?

Working hours may vary but typically follow standard office hours unless otherwise specified during store openings or events.

We are building the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1982
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. We are now a collection of the world’s most iconic brands including Sports Direct, Flannels, GAME, Jack Wills, Sofa.com, Evans Cycles, USC, and Everlast. We believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We’ve never been afraid to strive forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores. We’re pushing the boundaries of traditional retail environments; future-proofing our business and improving product access to create a shopping environment that will be fit for purpose for many more years to come. We’re not sitting back – there’s no room for hesitation.