Salary: £25,000 starting (reviewed on performance)
Location: Full-time, office-based - Earls Colne, Essex
our client is a long-established UK manufacturer and distributor operating in the pharmaceutical, health, and hygiene sectors. With nearly 80 years of heritage, the business is focused on modernising its digital and ecommerce capability while continuing to expand and strengthen its product portfolio.
The business combines heritage, technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships with a clear ambition for growth.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Marketing Executive (Digital, Ecommerce & Product Growth) to support the next phase of commercial development.
This role sits at the intersection of digital marketing, ecommerce, and product growth. You will help build online sales, improve digital performance, and actively support the identification and development of new products to add to the catalogue, working closely with senior management.
The digital and ecommerce foundations are in progress but not complete. You will be expected to pick them up, improve them, and move them forward independently.
This is a hands-on execution role with real commercial exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Website, Ecommerce & Online Sales
Manage and maintain the company website and ecommerce platforms
Build, improve, and optimise product pages to drive online enquiries and sales
Ensure product information, pricing, imagery, and content are accurate and commercial
Improve user journeys, navigation, and conversion
Support promotions, offers, and online sales campaignsDigital Marketing Execution
Deliver product-led and educational content aligned with sales objectives
Execute email marketing campaigns to drive traffic, repeat visits, and purchases
Support basic SEO activity focused on commercially relevant products
Assist with digital campaign planning and executionProduct Identification & Catalogue Growth
Research and identify new product opportunities aligned with the business strategy
Analyse market trends, competitor ranges, and customer demand
Work alongside senior management to assess product suitability and commercial viability
Support the onboarding of new products into the catalogue, including digital setup and launch supportSales & Commercial Support
Align digital and product activity with wider sales objectives
Create and update sales decks, product materials, and digital assets
Support distributor and customer marketing where it links to product and online sales growthCRM & Performance Tracking
Maintain clean and accurate CRM and customer data
Track online enquiries, orders, and campaign performance
Report on what products, campaigns, and channels are driving sales
Required Experience & Profile
We are open to either:
1-2 years hands-on marketing, ecommerce, or commercial experience, or
A strong marketing, digital, or business graduate with clear evidence of practical execution (placements, internships, ecommerce projects, product research, or live websites)All candidates must demonstrate:
Experience working with websites or ecommerce platforms
An understanding of how digital activity supports sales and product growth
Strong written English in a professional, B2B environment
Organisation, reliability, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and engage confidently with senior management
Desirable Skills
Shopify or similar ecommerce platforms
Email marketing tools (Mailchimp, HubSpot, Klaviyo, etc.)
Basic SEO and analytics
Canva or basic design tools
Experience researching or supporting product launches
Working Arrangement
Full-time role
Office-based in Earls Colne, Essex
Not remote or hybrid
What This Role Is Not
Not influencer or social-media-only marketing
Not TikTok or trend-driven
Not a purely creative role
Not a role requiring constant supervision
Salary & Progression
£25,000 starting salary ( Flexible depending on experience )
Formal performance review after 6 months
Progression linked to online sales growth, product contribution, and delivery
Opportunity to grow responsibility as ecommerce and product ranges expandAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Salary description
£20000.00 - £25000.00 per year