Job Description

Who we are

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We are William Reed.


We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.


From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining - we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers' success.


We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. In line with the Company's current Agile Working Policy, the successful candidate would be eligible to work part of the week from our

Gatwick

office and to work remotely for the rest of the week.

Position:

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Position:

Full time - permanent

Location:

Gatwick / Hybrid


Are you a digitally savvy marketer with a keen eye for detail? Do you get a buzz from crafting marketing campaigns that deliver real value for clients? If you're organised, proactive, and excited by high-impact work -- we want to hear from you.


We're looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to join our award-winning team and play a key role in powering Retail Week's commercial content engine. From engaging senior decision-makers with thought leadership content, to driving delegate acquisition for events, you'll be instrumental in generating high-value leads and delivering tangible ROI for our clients.


This is an exciting opportunity to build your career at the heart of a commercially focused digital marketing function, working across a variety of campaigns and collaborating with internal teams to bring them to life.

What you'll be doing:

Delivering targeted marketing campaigns that drive engagement and lead generation Building and controlling marketing schedules to ensure deadlines are met Creating and sending promotional emails, from data selection through to reporting on performance Keeping websites and digital assets updated, visually engaging, and aligned with brand guidelines Managing and distributing data responsibly, in line with GDPR and internal protocols Compiling timely and accurate campaign reports that demonstrate clear value and ROI for customers Collaborating with editorial, sales, and project teams to bring campaigns to life Championing digital best practices and guiding internal stakeholders

Requirements:

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What you'll need:

A demonstrable passion for digital marketing, with a curious mindset and keen interest in learning new tools A solid understanding of digital marketing best practices and emerging trends Imaginative marketer with a proven talent for crafting fresh, engaging content that captivates and converts Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively and work to strict deadlines Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive with fantastic teamwork, collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal Exceptional attention to detail Experience with online content management systems (CMS) and email marketing platforms (e.g. Adobe Campaign, Marketo) desirable Proficient IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc) The ability to occasionally travel to our London office for meetings with the London-based Retail Week teams

Other information:

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Company Benefits and Initiatives Include:

25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays - increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days. An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our "MeDay". A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community. Opportunity for hybrid working Contributory Pension Life Assurance Scheme Group Income Protection Enhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlements Wellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme

Why work for us

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.


We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.


If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.