Job Description

Position:

Marketing Executive

Position Type:

Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Reporting to:

Head of Brand and Planning

Location:

Office based at our Leeds HQ - LS14 1FB

Are you a high performing marketing professional looking for your next move? Do you have a passion for all things hair and beauty? Do you have a happy, positive outlook and would enjoy working in a busy, dynamic environment?

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join one of the most celebrated and successful names in the professional hair and beauty industry. Since 2006, Sweet Squared has been in an enviable leadership position through distributing exclusive, premium, and best-in-class brands like Kevin Murphy and CND Shellac to professionals across the UK and Ireland. However, the true key to our success has always been our dedication and commitment to serving the professional with Love & Respect. Our customer is the cornerstone of everything we do.

The Marketing Executive role will be exposed to all areas of the marketing and PR mix, helping to drive significant growth in their category by executing a cohesive sales and marketing strategy.

Key responsibilities:

Support the planning and execution of 360 marketing campaigns for our nail, hair, and beauty brands, including product launches, promotions, digital content, and events Coordinate marketing activity across channels - including email marketing, social media, paid media, PR, influencer marketing, website content, and trade promotions Assist in the creation and management of campaign calendars across multiple brands, ensuring timely rollout and brand consistency Work closely with internal teams (Creative, Sales, Education, eCommerce, Social) to ensure campaigns are aligned and deliver value to professionals Manage day-to-day contact with brand partners to help deliver brand-led campaigns and local market activations Help prepare campaign and product assets, such as imagery, copy, press kits, launch decks and promotional materials Support marketing data analysis and reporting across campaigns - providing insights, recommendations and ROI tracking Coordinate sampling, events, PR activities, and educational support initiatives Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity and innovation in the professional beauty sector

What we're looking for:

1-2 years of experience in a marketing role, ideally in the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industries A strong passion for nails, hair, beauty, and the pro community Excellent organisational and time-management skills Creativity and a good eye for visual content, with experience using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (a plus) Confident communication and collaboration skills - able to work across departments and with external partners Experience in social media content planning, community engagement, or paid campaigns is desirable A proactive mindset - eager to learn, contribute, and grow Comfortable using marketing software (e.g., Klaviyo, CMS platforms)

What we can offer you:

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days plus BH with length of service) Private Healthcare & cash back scheme, including perks and discounts 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 access to private GP appointments Personal Accident Insurance Company Sick pay scheme Square day - An additional paid day off on your start date anniversary 5% employer pension contribution An allowance per month for free hair and beauty products Staff discount on products Training and career development with wide exposure to various departments Cycle to work scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Marketing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025