Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive The role As a Marketing Executive at Geary’s Bakeries, you will play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the Geary’s brand through strategic marketing and event management. This is a newly created role, so you will have the opportunity to shape the way we connect with key audiences, promote our passion for high-quality bread and drive brand awareness across various events and networking platforms. Your efforts will directly contribute to expanding Geary’s presence within the bakery industry and beyond. The main responsibilities include: * Plan, create and execute events that align with Geary’s brand values and business objectives (e.g. trade shows and food festivals) * Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales team to develop campaigns that highlight Geary’s products, ethos and expertise within the bakery industry. * Act as an ambassador for Geary’s, promoting the brand at industry events, exhibitions and other networking opportunities. * Identify and build relationships with key contacts in the food and beverage sector, event organisers and business partners to enhance Geary’s visibility and presence. * Support in the creation of event marketing materials, including social media content and other promotional materials * Create engaging content for our digital platforms to increase brand awareness and engagement. About Us At Geary’s, we’re on a crusade to make proper bread more accessible to more people. We’re passionate about re-imagining the way Great Britain thinks about their everyday loaf. This passion is at the heart of everything we do, and have done, since 1906. We are ‘born and bread’ in Leicestershire and proud of our long-standing heritage. Today, we operate from two sites on a 24/7 operation. We’re made up of over 600 people: a friendly, diverse and outgoing team, passionate about making a difference to the bakery industry. We provide full training and support, and the chance to learn new skills from some of the best master bakers in the country. We invest in those who are committed to our craft and offer great opportunities to develop into supervisory and management roles. Our brilliant benefits include free delicious bread, a Cycle to Work scheme. Plus, if you refer a friend to join our team, you could earn up to £500! #wearegearys About You: At Geary’s, we look for people who show up every day to do their best. We’re a passionate, friendly team and look for the same qualities in our new recruits. We firmly believe your attitude and approach is just as important (if not, more so) than the skills and experience on your CV. What we’re looking for: * Proven experience in marketing or event management, preferably within the food and beverage or consumer goods sectors. * Strong networking abilities and an existing network within relevant industries. * Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. * Experience in creating and executing marketing campaigns and managing events from start to finish. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. * A creative mindset with an eye for detail, and a proactive attitude towards identifying new marketing opportunities Desirable: * Previous experience in a marketing role within the bakery or food industry. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, at point of interview, and for the tenure of employment contract. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK. If you have not heard from us within seven days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we wish you every success in your search for a new position. No agencies