Marketing Assistant

Join our dynamic team as a Marketing Assistant and play a key role in bringing campaigns to life across stores, digital, and local communities. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll support exciting product launches, high-impact promotions, and engaging sponsorship activations that connect with our customers. If you’re organised, creative, and ready to build your marketing career in a collaborative and supportive environment, this is your chance to make a real impact from day one.
 
• Experience coordinating the delivery of marketing materials on time, working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work with sponsorship partners and stores to deliver impactful brand activations and sampling events.
• Experience working closely with trade marketing teams to produce and distribute POS materials, signage, and promotional assets.
• Skilled in supporting local engagement and managing community initiatives.
• Experience in managing marketing calendars, tracking budgets, and reporting on campaign performance.
• Proficiency in providing administrative support, including campaign briefs, supplier coordination, and competitor research.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
 
Please download the job description for full details of responsibilities and accountabilities.
 
About us:
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.
 
Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
 
SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.
 
Please download the job description for more information.
 
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
 
You may have experience of the following: Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Executive (Junior), Campaign Assistant, Brand Assistant, Trade Marketing Assistant, Retail Marketing Assistant, Promotions Assistant, Commercial Marketing Assistant, Community Marketing Coordinator, Sponsorship & Activations Assistant, POS Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Operations Assistant, Marketing Administrator, or Marketing & Communications Assistant.
 
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