Marketing and Events Executive
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Watford • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Support the planning, coordination and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across email, social, web and paid/organic channels
- Build and schedule marketing emails, newsletters and customer journeys using CRM/automation tools
- Draft, proof and publish campaign content including social posts and marketing collateral
- Work with internal teams to ensure messages are accurate, aligned and on-brand
- Assist in creating written, visual and multimedia content to support campaigns and brand storytelling
- Schedule, prepare and send event communications including invitations, confirmations, joining instructions, reminders and post event follow-ups
- Respond to attendee enquiries professionally and efficiently
- Coordinate event assets including guest lists, table plans, badges, signage and materials
- Provide on-site support including registration, welcome, set up and de rig.
Requirements
- Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Experience in marketing, events, campaign support or project coordination (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using CRMs, CMS platforms or marketing/event tools
- Ability to prioritise effectively across multiple deadlines
- Genuine interest in the food and grocery industry
- Curiosity to learn and stay informed about trends.
Benefits
- market leading pension
- bonus scheme
- ability to buy and sell annual leave
- generous medical insurance package
- great work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
campaign supportevent coordinationcontent creationemail marketingmultimedia content
Soft Skills
organisational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationprioritisation