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Marketing Coordinator

Salary

£28,000 - £32,000

Job ID: #

18214

Location: 

Darlington

About the role
We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Marketing Coordinator with a strong focus on trade and retail marketing. This is a varied, hands-on position supporting the delivery of marketing initiatives across retail environments, trade partners, and digital channels.


Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, you will play a key role in supporting retail campaigns, trade activations, and ensuring brand consistency across multiple customer touchpoints.


Key Responsibilities


  • Plan, create and schedule engaging content across social media platforms to support brand and retail campaigns

  • Work closely with trade partners and brand representatives to coordinate marketing activity and ensure alignment with retail objectives

  • Support the planning and execution of trade shows, exhibitions, and retail events 

  • Attend events where required to capture content and support on-the-ground marketing activity

  • Assist in delivering retail marketing initiatives, including in-store displays, POS materials, and showroom updates

  • Coordinate the distribution and tracking of product samples, promotional materials, and campaign assets to partners and stakeholders

  • Create and upload website content to support product launches, promotions, and retail campaigns

  • Work with internal teams and external agencies (design, print, digital) to deliver marketing materials for retail and trade use

  • Collate and analyse marketing performance data, including campaign and social media metrics, producing regular reports

  • Support internal communications, including newsletters and updates on marketing activity

  • Monitor press coverage and ensure relevant exposure is shared internally and with partners

  • Oversee the marketing inbox, ensuring all trade and retail marketing requests are responded to efficiently

Person Specification

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for marketing within a trade or retail environment, who thrives in a collaborative setting.


Essential:

  • Previous experience in a marketing, retail marketing, or trade-focused role (or strong desire to build a career in this area)

  • Experience supporting campaigns across retail or partner channels

  • Strong understanding of social media and content creation

  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

  • Confident communicator, both written and verbal

  • Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


Desirable:

  • Degree or relevant marketing qualification

  • Experience working with retail partners, distributors, or multi-channel environments

  • Experience coordinating POS, in-store marketing, or merchandising materials

  • Familiarity with website/content management systems

  • Experience liaising with external agencies or supplier 

                                                                           

What’s on Offer


  • Flexible hybrid working

  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

  • Pension and enhanced company benefits

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Employee wellbeing support

  • Staff perks and discount schemes

  • A collaborative and supportive working environment

Apply Now

To apply please complete the contact form referencing the Job ID number:

18214

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