Job Description

Marketing Assistant - G Plan

Who are Sofa Brands International?

Sofa Brand International is a market leader, and home to five unique sofa brands: Duresta, Parker Knoll, G Plan, Collins & Hayes, The Lounge Co.

Our range of contemporary and classic styles reflect the individual needs and lifestyles of our customers and can be found in 600 retail outlets across the UK. Sofa Brands International has a collective heritage of over 500 years' experience in the industry. With a wealth of design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing talent, we are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to British-made, handcrafted furniture.

At the heart of the group lies great British design and craftsmanship. Every piece of furniture from SBI's five brands is made by hand in purpose-built factories in Nottinghamshire and Wiltshire. The group excels in combining the best of traditional furniture making methods with cutting-edge techniques.

At Sofa Brands International, we work hard to offer the best in the industry and we're the largest manufacturer of quality sofas in UK. Our employees are the lifeblood of SBI; the group employs over 700 people in the UK and Lithuania.

Job Overview

As a key member of the Marketing team, the role holder's key duties will be to support the Head of Marketing in communicating the brand values and story through effective brand marketing materials, campaigns, and activities. This role covers 4 Key UK Brands all part of the Sofa Brands International Group including G Plan, Parker Knoll, Duresta & The Lounge Co. The role will also assist the Head of Marketing with graphic design and production of marketing assets for print and website use.

Main Duties:

Raise POs for all brands in AX. Assist the Head of Marketing with all New Product Files including pricing, dimensions and technical details. Order all Swatching/Sample Fabric from our suppliers. Create all Master Samples. Create all Swatch Label Templates. Proof all Swatching & Sample Labels from our suppliers. Send all Promotional Point of Sale. Complete all 5 seat incentive spreadsheets. Create all Digital Promotional Assets using Illustrator. Send all In Store Point of Sale to Retailers. Complete Monthly Journal Adjustments for all AX Warehouses. Manage the Internal SBI Newsletter including Content meetings and creation using Illustrator. Create AI Photography and retouching using Photoshop. Assist the Creative Design Lead with any Point of Sale and Artwork requirements using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva and Lightroom. Answer the Marketing Phoneline and assist with all calls. Assist on any Trade Shows & Lifestyle Shoots. Assist with sending all Samples. Uphold the brand tone of voice and brand guidelines in all communications. Assist with other Marketing/Retail/wider business support tasks as required.

Qualities we value.

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Personal and professional Integrity. A team player who leads by example. The ability to prioritise their workload.

Experience and Skills

Hybrid Working: 4 x days per week in the Melksham Marketing office - 1 x day WFH (Friday) Previous experience within a marketing role. Proficient in Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop or similar. Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing. Experience with AX or similar is desirable. Good attention to detail as there is a lot of data input. Proficient in full Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent written communication and presentation skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Flexible approach. Be prepared to help the team with picking and packing of swatches and promotional material. Time management, project management and organisational skills to handle conflicting priorities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sofa Brands International, we value diversity and promote a respectful and inclusive environment for all. We are dedicated to equity and fostering a culture that embraces and supports individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds, both within our team and in the wider community.

As an equal opportunities employer, we strictly enforce our Respect at Work policy and are committed to addressing and challenging any form of discrimination or inappropriate behaviour.

Benefits:

24 days annual leave - G Plan Contract Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme. Retail discounts via Help @ Hand Free parking Life insurance Sick pay - as per contract terms Staff purchase scheme. Access to Apprenticeships and training opportunities

Work Location:

In person - site-based role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Marketing: 1 year (required)
Location:

Melksham SN12 6GU (preferred)
Work Location: In person