Job Description

Ruby is an eCommerce and marketplace store that specialises in timber, home, and garden products. As a family-run business based in Devon, we take pride in offering high quality products and exceptional service. We have a small, yet dynamic marketing team within a fast growing company, providing an excellent opportunity for ambitious, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals.

The Role

We are a fast-growing family business with big ambitions. Our environment is hands-on, varied, supportive, and perfect for someone who wants to develop quickly. Unlike larger companies where roles can be rigid and repetitive, we offer the chance for the right person to take real ownership, learn a variety of skills, and make an impact from day one.

We're looking for a proactive Junior Marketing Assistant to take initiative in their role plus be eager to learn and adapt. This role is ideal for someone with previous office experience who wants to build a career in marketing and develop a wide set of skills across content, UX, analytics, SEO and day-to-day eCommerce operations.

Reporting to the Head of eCommerce, the successful candidate will have curiosity, strong organisational skills and just as happy researching competitors as they are writing new product descriptions. You'll be supported, trained and gradually trusted with responsibilities that will give you fantastic job satisfaction and make you an integral part of our team.

Content & Creative

Assist with creating, editing, and updating website content (product pages, blogs, imagery, etc.) Research competitors regularly and maintain a record of changes, trends, and activity in the market Support new product launches and merchandising updates Identify opportunities to write engaging, helpful on-site content for our customers such as measuring guides

Digital Marketing

Maintain and update our category pages, ensuring correct product inclusion, strong content, and identifying opportunities for new categories Assist with optimising product listings, metadata, and marketing descriptions Support SEO tasks including keyword updates and content improvements

Data & Reporting

Collect and organise performance data from Google Analytics, Shopify, and marketing tools Become a native with Ahrefs, Intelligems and other specialist tools Assist with weekly/monthly marketing reports Help identify small improvements or opportunities through data-led insights

Operational Support

Coordinate tasks with other departments (customer service, warehouse, photography, etc.) Support day-to-day admin tasks to keep marketing and eCommerce running smoothly Work collaboratively on ad-hoc projects linked to website changes, customer experience, or new initiatives

Who are we looking for?

Essential:

Previous office experience (that could be admin, customer service, marketing, showroom, etc.) Takes initiative - do you try to answer your own questions before asking? Highly organised with good attention to detail Enthusiastic about learning new marketing and digital skills Confident using a computer and trying new systems Strong written English and communication skills

Desirable:

Exposure to digital marketing principles, tools or platforms Basic understanding of SEO and/or eCommerce Interest in writing, data and what makes websites tick

What we'll offer you

A chance to learn a wide variety of skills from experienced marketers Real responsibility and ownership to drive your career forward Mentorship and on-the-job training across digital marketing, content, eCommerce and analytics A friendly, supportive team environment Ability to shape your role at Ruby as the company grows Not to mention, a company bonus scheme!
Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Ability to commute/relocate:

Beaworthy EX21: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person