Marketing Assistant

OMEGA is a company of the Swatch Group, the world’s leading watch manufacturer. Since 1848, the brand has been synonymous with excellence, innovation, design and precision. Thanks to its pioneering spirit, OMEGA was the first watch worn on the moon, and it has enjoyed many other accomplishments and explorations in the ocean and in space. Its women’s watches have been amongst the most admired and ingenious in the industry and, most recently, OMEGA’s reputation has been enhanced by its achievements in anti-magnetic watchmaking and its Master Chronometer certified watches, the industry’s highest standard for precision and performance. OMEGA has been the Official Timekeeper of 30 Olympic Games since 1932 and is also a leading name in golf, swimming, athletics, bobsleigh and sailing. Partnerships with social causes include Orbis International and its Flying Eye Hospital, as well as the GoodPlanet Foundation.

Today, OMEGA’s family of brand ambassadors includes James Bond, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Craig, Cindy Crawford, Michael Phelps, Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, Buzz Aldrin and many more.

Job Scope

To support the OMEGA team with implementing the retail and trade marketing strategy. Support the Head of Marketing and the wider team with the roll-out of projects as well as daily tasks and marketing administration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Point of Sale:
   Management of ongoing SIS programme with HQ, retailers & suppliers
   Efficiently manage the roll-out of new POS campaigns as per HQ guidelines
   Management of POS for the OMEGA Boutiques
   Ensure sufficient POS stocks are maintained in the central warehouse
   Manage POS requests in line with budget available
   Co-ordinate local POS requests with the VM team where appropriate
   Manage special POS requests from customers
2. Advertising:
   Assist the Head of Marketing in planning & delivery of the campaign in line with HQ
   Ensure the field sales team & OMEGA Boutique are aware of all advertising activity
   Ongoing monitoring of competitor activity & reporting to brand team
   Management & delivery of Ireland media plan
3. Trade Marketing:
   Responsible for assisting in and preparing full marketing and individual trade marketing plans
   Assisting Head of Marketing to prepare and implement promotional marketing activity requested by customers, including direct mail, co-op magazines and advertising
4. Boutique:
   Assist the Head of Marketing in the creation & management of an ongoing Boutique event calendar to drive footfall & support the existing Boutique client base
   Ongoing liaison with Boutique and visual merchandisers to ensure all POS & visuals are correct & updated in line with brand campaigns
   Managing stationery & GWP stock levels
5. Events:
   Ongoing event management & support for all brand events
   Ad hoc event support depending on campaign/seasonality
6. Administration:
   Prepare all official documentation for signature and action to appropriate departments
   Deal efficiently with calls from field sales staff/customers/retailers/PR & Advertising agents
   Answering all UK Service and email enquiries
   Ordering gift items
   Maintain a good standard of IT expertise
   Set up and maintain office filing and working procedures covering key areas of administration
   Ensure all company information and brand literature are always up-to-date and available
   Ensure all consumer/customer enquiries are dealt with in a quick and efficient manner
   Establish excellent lines of communication with internal and external personnel

Professional Requirements

• Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and passion for luxury watches, along with the ability to thrive in a busy, demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as this role requires significant interaction with retailers, consumers, internal departments, and the broader SGUK group.
• Proficient in IT, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience with SAP is desirable but not essential.
• Interest and experience in digital and social media marketing.

Job Location

Building 1000 The Royals Business Park London E16 2QU

Company Address

The Swatch Group (UK) Limited
Building 1000
2nd Floor East Wing
The Royals Business Park
Dockside Road
GB-London E16 2QU

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