Marketing Campaigns Executive- Travel UK

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers.  The ones that enable our growth.  That’s why our Marketing team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing in order to do their best work.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Campaigns Executive to join our Travel business. This is a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver industry outstanding, travel retail-specific Marketing Campaigns across our different store formats, driven by our robust Customer Plan. This is a highly visible, fast-paced, and cross-functional role, which would suit a pro-active, detailed, and organised individual, looking to progress their career in an exciting and varied Marketing position

The Accountabilities

Take ownership of the accuracy, detail, and completeness of our Customer Plan. Work with key stakeholders such as the Commercial and Trade Planning teams to ensure our Customer Plan is always current and correct, and presented in a format which can be shared across the business.
Lead specific Marketing Campaigns, as defined by, and with support and guidance from the Senior Campaigns Manager
Support the Senior Campaigns Manager in the delivery of flagship annual campaigns, such as Christmas, Summer, and Easter
Play a key role in the creation and delivery of important Campaign status documents and meetings, and follow up on actions
Play a key role in the creation and delivery of important Landlord Campaign engagement documents and meetings, and follow up on actions
Liaise with key stakeholders and colleagues to ensure timely and accurate delivery of campaign elements; such as other Marketing functions, Social Media, Trade Planning, Commercial, our Landlords, media agencies
Support the Senior Campaigns Manager in the delivery of adhoc requests for our stores and our landlords
Provide some copywriting and / or proof-reading support for large presentation documents
The Requirements for the Role

Excellent communication and project management skills, with the desire and ability to manage multiple campaign elements concurrently
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to re-pivot focus as priorities flex and change
High level of attention to detail and passionate about accuracy
A pro-active, can-do attitude
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
Degree educated or equivalent
Marketing qualification desirable
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders; internal and external
An interest in copywriting, editing and proofreading
Experience of working in a Retail Head Office, or similar
What we can offer you

Competitive salary
Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
Hybrid working model from home and in the office
24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Finish at 4pm on a Friday
Competitive pension contribution
Staff discount card for stores and online
Who we are

Celebrating over 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 11,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

For UK Travel our mission is simple – to create value for our stakeholders by providing a platform for global brands responsible for essentials and technology in airports (including our InMotion stores), hospitals, rail stations and other markets. Our office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture at all levels. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

At WHSmith, we’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!