Marketing & Events Executive (13347)

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the on-site marketing and events execution in central London showrooms, bridging central marketing with retail to drive footfall, client acquisition, and commercial results through local events and B2B partnerships.

  • Own the local events program and retail partnerships to deliver brand-aligned activations and measurable footfall.
  • Coordinate between central marketing and store teams to ensure timely, brand consistency and budget-aware execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • We're looking for a Marketing and Events Executive to support our Groups marketing and events strategy across key Central London showrooms – Watches of Switzerland Regent Street, Oxford Street, Knightsbridge and Mappin & Webb Regent Street.
  • You will act as the on-the-ground link between central marketing and retail execution, with a core focus on Commercially driven local events & B2B relationship development and partnerships, to ensure consistent, high-quality brand execution, while delivering local activity that drives footfall, client acquisition and commercial performance.

Requirements

  • Considerable experience within an Events / Marketing dept – minimum 2 years
  • Self-starter and takes initiative to spot opportunities
  • Passion for marketing, PR, events and eager to contribute new ideas
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Strong time, budget, and critical path management
  • Good team player with strong interpersonal & communication skills both written and verbally

    Benefits

    • Holiday Purchase Scheme
    • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
    • 24/7 Virtual GP service
    • Share Save Scheme
    • Enjoy your Birthday Off
    • Free Wellbeing Tools
    • Generous Discount Scheme
    • Enhanced Maternity Pay
    Watches of Switzerland Group PLC logo

    Watches of Switzerland Group PLC

    We're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

    Leicester, England, GBR
    2.4K employees (239 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    21.4K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    26.9%
    Direct
    44.4%
    Referral
    16.6%
    Social
    10.8%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~2.4K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    81 (3% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    19 years
    Median Tenure
    4.8 years

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