Business Development & Marketing Officer

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (On-site)

£30K/yr – £35K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive local brand marketing, events, and community engagement to grow visibility and loyalty, while building partnerships and expanding sales channels.

  • Lead local brand marketing strategy and events
  • Develop partnerships to grow store visits and channels
  • Analyze data to inform growth opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Marketing & Strategy: Plan and execute local marketing activities, including event planning, designing, and distributing promotional materials to boost brand awareness and introduce Red Heart Bakery to the local market.
  • Promotional Events & Tastings: Organize local food tasting sessions, trade shows, and participate in local markets to showcase our products and maximize brand exposure.
  • Customer & Community Engagement: Enhance interaction with customers, address customer inquiries, gather feedback, and build strong, positive community relationships to increase brand affinity and loyalty.
  • Business Development & Partnerships: Reach out to potential local partners to negotiate franchise, licensing, or affiliation opportunities, expand sales channels, increase product visibility, and drive store visits.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in business development or marketing roles, preferably within a similar industry
  • Familiarity with CRM software tools like Salesforce and other CRM platforms for managing customer data and sales processes
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies and channels
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights for growth strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously