Digital Marketing Coordinator in Colchester

Are you passionate about digital marketing and keen to build your skills across paid search, paid social, SEO, ecommerce and analytics? We're looking for a Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our growing marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their digital marketing career who is eager to learn, develop and gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of digital marketing channels.

Working closely with experienced marketing professionals, you'll help deliver campaigns that drive traffic, generate leads and support profitable growth. You'll gain practical experience with platforms including Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Google Merchant Centre and SEO tools, while developing the knowledge and confidence to build a successful career in performance marketing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building, launching and maintaining paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta and LinkedIn.
• Supporting campaign optimisation through audience targeting, keyword management, bid adjustments and budget monitoring.
• Assisting with SEO activity, including content optimisation, technical improvements and keyword research.
• Managing ecommerce product feeds and maintaining data quality across merchant and marketplace platforms.
• Supporting campaign tracking and analytics using tools such as Google Tag Manager, UTM parameters and pixels.
• Conducting market, customer and competitor research to identify opportunities.
• Preparing campaign performance reports and highlighting insights.
• Collaborating with colleagues across marketing, content and design to deliver integrated marketing activity.
• Continuously developing your digital marketing knowledge and skills.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn. You’ll ideally have:

• A genuine interest in digital marketing and online customer engagement.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data, numbers and spreadsheets.
• A proactive approach and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

It would be advantageous, but not essential, if you have:

• Experience using Google Ads, Google Analytics or similar digital marketing platforms.
• A marketing degree, apprenticeship qualification or relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of SEO, paid media or ecommerce marketing.

Why Rapid?

At Rapid, we’re collaborators, innovators and partners, with a purpose of helping you become better. As a leading distributor serving the Industrial and Education sectors across the UK, we take pride in being the preferred choice for our customers, suppliers and employees. More importantly, we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, develop and enjoy coming to work. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and every idea is valued. You’ll be part of a supportive team that shares knowledge, celebrates success and works together to achieve great results.

Opportunities for Growth

We believe in investing in our people. Whether you’re taking your first step into digital marketing or looking to build on existing experience, we’ll provide opportunities to learn, develop your skills and progress your career.

Customer-Centric Approach

Everything we do starts with our customers. As part of the Rapid team, you’ll help deliver solutions that create exceptional customer experiences and long‑term relationships.

Work-Life Balance

We understand that people perform at their best when they have balance. That’s why we offer hybrid working, flexibility where possible and a benefits package designed to support wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

Our Values. Our DNA.

At Rapid, our values are lived, not laminated. You’ll see them in action every day, shaping how we work together and how we serve our customers.

• Great Attitude – We bring positivity, energy and collaboration to everything we do.
• Be Successful – We take ownership, deliver results and support each other’s success.
• In a Professional Way – We act with integrity, respect and accountability.
• With a Be Better Mindset – We continually learn, improve and embrace new ideas.

We offer a competitive package including:

• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discounts and reward schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment