Job Description

Senior Marketing Executive

Location:

Manor Royal, Crawley (hybrid)

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Experience:

Senior Marketing Executive: 3 years (required) | Marketing Executive: 2 years (required)

Salary:

27-35k (depending on experience)

The Opportunity:

This isn't a "keep the wheels turning" role. From day one, you'll take ownership of 2-3 key accounts, shaping campaigns that span digital, social, PR, influencer, and traditional marketing. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies across a broad spectrum of services, ensuring our clients achieve their business objectives.

You'll work alongside our Head of Marketing and a collaborative team of senior marketers, designers, and digital specialists, meaning you'll have both the autonomy to lead and the support to thrive.

If you're a forward-thinker who loves wearing multiple hats, experimenting with new ideas, and seeing measurable results from your work, you'll feel right at home here.

About Creative Pod:

Founded in 2006 by entrepreneur Matt Turner MBE, we've grown into a multi-award-winning, international full-service agency, delivering campaigns across the UK, London, and the Middle East.

We pride ourselves on delivering clients with an unparalleled level of service, which we liken to Michelin-star dining; every project receives the same dedication, precision, and excellence as a fine meal.

Furthermore, as a Google Search partner, we add exceptional value through a clearly defined understanding, strategy, execution and analysis, building all campaigns under one roof. By choosing to work with us, you can benefit from a team of experienced account handlers, marketers and designers who manage clients' campaigns from start to finish.

Now, we're looking for a

Senior Marketing Executive

who's ready to dive in, lead high-profile accounts, and help us take our clients and our agency to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and nurture relationships with 3-4 key client accounts, acting as their primary marketing contact. Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive marketing strategies and campaigns across various channels, aligning with client goals and Creative Pod's service offerings. Conduct thorough marketing audits and develop strategic marketing plans. PPC and social ads are highly desirable. Basic understanding of SEO optimisation. Manage social media presence and content strategies for clients, working on key channels such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and Threads. Develop and implement PR distribution and build relationships with local journalists and publications. Produce high-quality copywriting for various platforms, including blogs, website content, and award entries. Managing email marketing campaigns, and having experience in audience segmentation and audience flows is preferable. Explore and implement influencer marketing strategies where appropriate. Coordinate and manage traditional advertising efforts, including print, out-of-home, and direct mail. Analyse campaign performance using analytics (GA4) and reporting tools, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation. Collaborate closely with internal teams, including design, web development, and the sales team, to ensure integrated and cohesive marketing solutions. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to continuously enhance our service offerings. Contribute to the agency's overall growth and reputation through exceptional client service and innovative thinking. Attend and contribute to the Marketing Management Meetings, bringing strategic ideas to drive the team and the business. Where relevant, help to organise and attend events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions. Where relevant, source and secure sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Work closely with the in-house design team to create high-quality marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, billboards and adverts.

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Senior Marketing Executive. Agency experience is highly desirable. Demonstrable expertise across a broad range of marketing disciplines, including SEO, PPC, social media management, content marketing, and email marketing. Strong understanding of marketing analytics and reporting, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and strong copywriting abilities. Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, lasting relationships. Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. A strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach. Proficiency in relevant marketing tools and platforms. A passion for marketing and a desire to continuously learn and evolve. Experience in content creation to produce content plans, videos and editing skills for TikTok and Instagram Reels. Strong attention to detail. A flexible approach to working environments. Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs.

Why Join Creative Pod?

Be part of a multi-award-winning and rapidly growing agency. Work with a diverse portfolio of exciting clients across various sectors, including education, travel, finance, accountancy, healthcare, charities and sports. Opportunity to make an immediate impact and take on significant responsibility. Collaborate with a talented and supportive team. Continuous professional development and growth opportunities.

Benefits

100 health and wellness contribution to use each year (after probation) 25 days of holiday, increasing to 30 after probation (plus bank holidays) Flexible working hours & hybrid working environments. Team weekends away and social events. Based on our Michelin-Star positioning, to incentivise the team, we offer Michelin-star dinners. Every quarter, the senior management team nominates two individuals to go to a Michelin-Star restaurant of their choice with our CEO, whereby they can experience first-hand everything that goes into fine dining. This is based on performance, hitting KPI's and client retention. Bonus incentives with a referral scheme. On-site parking.
Please note, some occasional evening and weekend work is required as part of the role for events, award season and sporting events.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV to outline your experience and any supporting material that reflects your portfolio and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Crawley, RH11 7XL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Senior Marketing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crawley, RH11 7XL