Retail Marketing Executive
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Cheshire, CW10 0QJ |
| Company: | Jollyes The Pet People |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ORG5653-NL1398337MidRME |
Summary
Retail Marketing Executive, Jollyes Pets - based Middlewich (hybrid) 2 days/wk office based and willing to travel to visit stores. Salary £30-33 k p.a. + many benefits, 12m fixed term contract.
Play a pivotal role in the Marketing team in this newly created role, leading the execution of our extensive new store opening and refit programme across In-store, digital and ATL channels, whilst also helping to deliver our periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.
The Benefits
At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.
Salary up to £33k (DOE) for a 12-month FTC
Early access to earnings & financial wellbeing via Wagestream
Retail Trust membership for counselling and support
Discounts at 800+ retailers through Colleague Treats
Wellbeing services: online GP, mental health support, fitness, dental
30% off Jollyes products, plus grooming & clinic discounts
Legal & General pension (EE 3%, ER 5%)
Extra paid leave for birthday, wedding, and new pet
Buy/Sell holiday scheme (up to 5 days)
Cycle2Work savings up to 47%
Care concierge for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Alvie health coaching & cancer support
Discounted David Lloyd membership (gym, pool, spa, kids clubs)
The Role – Retail Marketing Executive
This role is key to delivering our new store openings and refits across in-store, digital, and ATL channels, while also supporting periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.
Success will be measured by store launch KPIs (sales, footfall, profitability), timely and budgeted campaign delivery and campaign effectiveness
Key Responsibilities:
Lead planning and execution of marketing for new stores/refits, coordinating with internal teams and external partners
Oversee POS production and delivery, ensuring timely arrival
Brief and manage creative assets with the in-house studio
Set up and maintain digital presence (website, Google, Facebook) for new stores
Manage promotional POS and ensure accuracy and budget alignment
Maintain store opening times across digital platforms
Deliver wider campaigns (e.g. charity initiatives) and support local marketing
Contribute to broader business initiatives like concept stores
Conduct store visits to support launches
Contract & Working Pattern:
Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), 12-month fixed term contract
Hybrid working: 2 office days (Middlewich or Chester) + store visits
The Skills – Retail Marketing Executive
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
Experience of working within a similar fast paced ‘retail’ marketing department, working on POS briefing and production and working with 3rd party print providers
Understanding of planning a media campaign and developing plans for new stores, managing projects from briefing to implementation
Strong organisational, planning and priority skills
Effective interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively (in both oral and written form) with internal and external stakeholders
Highly proficient in MS Office suite
Ability to build strong networks, work under pressure and drive change
Creative eye, with a flair for creating impactful campaigns
Analytical experience, reviewing results and making recommendations to changes
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Able to drive to visit new and existing stores and suppliers as required, therefore you would need a driving licence and your own transport (business travel expenses will be reimbursed).
About Jollyes Pets
Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!
To Apply:
If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!
Respectfully no agencies please
Play a pivotal role in the Marketing team in this newly created role, leading the execution of our extensive new store opening and refit programme across In-store, digital and ATL channels, whilst also helping to deliver our periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.
The Benefits
At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.
Salary up to £33k (DOE) for a 12-month FTC
Early access to earnings & financial wellbeing via Wagestream
Retail Trust membership for counselling and support
Discounts at 800+ retailers through Colleague Treats
Wellbeing services: online GP, mental health support, fitness, dental
30% off Jollyes products, plus grooming & clinic discounts
Legal & General pension (EE 3%, ER 5%)
Extra paid leave for birthday, wedding, and new pet
Buy/Sell holiday scheme (up to 5 days)
Cycle2Work savings up to 47%
Care concierge for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Alvie health coaching & cancer support
Discounted David Lloyd membership (gym, pool, spa, kids clubs)
The Role – Retail Marketing Executive
This role is key to delivering our new store openings and refits across in-store, digital, and ATL channels, while also supporting periodic promotions and corporate campaigns across Jollyes stores.
Success will be measured by store launch KPIs (sales, footfall, profitability), timely and budgeted campaign delivery and campaign effectiveness
Key Responsibilities:
Lead planning and execution of marketing for new stores/refits, coordinating with internal teams and external partners
Oversee POS production and delivery, ensuring timely arrival
Brief and manage creative assets with the in-house studio
Set up and maintain digital presence (website, Google, Facebook) for new stores
Manage promotional POS and ensure accuracy and budget alignment
Maintain store opening times across digital platforms
Deliver wider campaigns (e.g. charity initiatives) and support local marketing
Contribute to broader business initiatives like concept stores
Conduct store visits to support launches
Contract & Working Pattern:
Full-time (37.5 hrs/week), 12-month fixed term contract
Hybrid working: 2 office days (Middlewich or Chester) + store visits
The Skills – Retail Marketing Executive
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
Experience of working within a similar fast paced ‘retail’ marketing department, working on POS briefing and production and working with 3rd party print providers
Understanding of planning a media campaign and developing plans for new stores, managing projects from briefing to implementation
Strong organisational, planning and priority skills
Effective interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively (in both oral and written form) with internal and external stakeholders
Highly proficient in MS Office suite
Ability to build strong networks, work under pressure and drive change
Creative eye, with a flair for creating impactful campaigns
Analytical experience, reviewing results and making recommendations to changes
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Able to drive to visit new and existing stores and suppliers as required, therefore you would need a driving licence and your own transport (business travel expenses will be reimbursed).
About Jollyes Pets
Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by RestLess as an age inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!
To Apply:
If you’re looking for a career with an award-winning company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!
Respectfully no agencies please