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Are you a talented marketer with experience in Social Media, Events Management, and Content Creation? We're looking for an 'all-rounder' to join our independent manufacturing business as part of our marketing and communications team. This is a 6 month contract initially with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team after that. You'll be responsible for managing all of the social media platforms, creating regular newsletters using CRM and Mailchimp, delivering content across various channels including marketing collateral, social media, website via WordPress and events coordination. You'll have the opportunity to work on branding projects as per the requirements of the business while sourcing promotional merchandise for use at exhibitions/trade events. We need someone who is flexible and adaptable to working in a small team environment, is able to take responsibility and work autonomously where required. You will be a great communicator with an ability to collaborate effectively while multitasking and managing a variety of tasks at once. The ideal candidate will be conscientious, takes pride in doing a good job with strong attention to detail. You'll have the opportunity to learn and develop your marketing skills while gaining insight into the workings of the business which can include client visits, working closely with the engineers and product development attending awards and exhibition events. If you have strong organisational skills with proven experience in marketing administration; managing 3rd party relationships (design agencies etc.), delivery of briefs, management of invoicing and budgets, raising PO numbers etc. updating records, updating website collateral - then we would love to hear from you!
The Product and Propositions Manager will join a leading consumer products business with a market-leading portfolio of products. Based in Berkshire and providing hybrid working 3 days per week in the offices; the successful candidate will execute the proposition strategy to drive an innovative new product and services solution. The successful candidate should be an excellent project manager with a blended services and tangible products expertise. Client Details The organisation is a globally recognised retail and consumer durables business. Description The successful "Product and Propositions Manager" will be responsible for: Working cross-functionally to prepare and deliver the pilot strategy for a new product proposition. Monitor and curate the proposition to deliver a successful implementation. Identifying gaps and improvement opportunities within the processes Develop implementation plan to move from pilot to potential launch Profile A successful "Product and Propositions Manager" will have the following expertise: Ideally you will have worked in a business where there has been both physical and service led propositions. Entrepreneurial, commercially astute and self-motivated Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills Project management expertise Good at building relationships & committed to provide excellent customer service Experience in the home improvement/ construction/ retail and/or consumer durables market would be an advantage Job Offer An exciting opportunity to work on a new product innovation for a market leading organisation.
Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So, with your passion and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Store Manager As a Retail Store Manager you'll be the captain of the shop floor, leading your team with energy and enthusiasm. Commercial success will be your mission, but you'll do it with a twist of creativity and a sprinkle of magic. You'll create unforgettable moments for our customers, leaving them with smiles on their faces and inspired to craft memories they'll cherish with our products! Through recruiting and nurturing your very own diverse team of Avengers, you'll support your team by helping them to grow and achieve their potential. But don't forget to have fun along the way it's in our DNA after all! We believe that a high performing team is a happy and engaged team. You'll spend a lot of time on the shop floor, working alongside your team, driving commerciality and setting the pace. You'll showcase an inspirational customer experience by creating moments that matter' with our customers. Your Mission Delight and inspire every customer by leading a team that offers an exceptional retail experience. With brilliant product knowledge and a touch of magic, you'll wow our customers with additional products and services. Create a store experience that's fun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive. You'll recruit team members who are full of potential, embodying our values and behaviours, to build a dream-team of retail superheroes. Collaboration is key! Join forces with fellow Retail Store Managers, Area and Regional teams, to share best practices and encourage continuous growth across the teams - we win together. Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's. It's not all about numbers. Your store will shine with excellent standards and impeccable merchandising. From cleanliness to pricing, you'll make sure everything is picture-perfect. As a Retail Store Manager, you'll be on the front lines, shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, creating an environment that's always ready to welcome customers with open arms. A master of promotional change: You'll be the magician behind transforming our space to align with the Matrix (no, not the movie!), and the hottest seasonal trends. You'll be a merchandising master, effortlessly placing products in both planogrammed and non-planogrammed spaces. You'll soon be looking at a high SKU count like your best game of Tetris! Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart Genuine and Authentic: Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through. Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can't resist your helpful recommendations! Resilient Champion: You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease. You're the ultimate multitasking hero! Stock Management Guru: You tackle the challenge of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro! Embrace the boxes; they've got nothing on you! Being a Great Leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll create an environment that's more inclusive than just co-workers it's a team. Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and steer your store to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback so we all win together! But let's not forget about the most important part... your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days, including bank holidays ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs. ?? And loads more! Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disab