Job Description

Howdens, a fast-moving FTSE100 company, are on the lookout for an Assistant Marketing Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering our category marketing activity.

This is an initial 12‑month fixed‑term contract, based at “The Yard” in Raunds, Northamptonshire. Our offices offer a modern and engaging working environment, including a subsidised restaurant and free on‑site parking. Based at this site, you’ll work closely with marketing colleagues, as well as wider stakeholders across our commercial and digital teams.

What You'll Do:

Develop Go-to-Market Strategies: Collaborate with category and product development leaders to develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for own label solutions, new product investments (NPI), range extensions and trading existing products, ensuring our propositions are effectively launched and promoted to our audience.

Strategic Campaign & Brochures Leadership: Lead the charge in shaping and executing a robust category marketing plan that puts our products in the spotlight and drives business growth. Taking the helm in developing and rolling out engaging product and category campaigns, along with brochures that capture attention and resonate with our audience.

Ensure Cohesive Communications: Partner with senior channel leads to ensure that our category marketing activation plans are cohesive and deliver the most effective ongoing communications experience for our customers and future customers.

Collaborative Depot Support: Partner closely with wider Marketing team to ensure depots have the tools to trade the products with the marketing support materials that hit the mark, staying true to our brand essence.

Forge Strong Supplier Relationships: Cultivate partnerships with suppliers to gather invaluable product and brand content tailored to Howdens, ensuring our depots have the support they need.

Engage Stakeholders: Rally support from stakeholders across the board, ensuring alignment with our projects and objectives to drive success.

What We Need from You:

Category Marketing experience: Show us your stripes in Category/Product Marketing or Brand Marketing Communications, brochure planning and delivery, events, POS creation and strong ability to inspire channel marketing leads, particularly in fast-paced trade or retail environments—bonus if you have a knack for the kitchen/trade industry.

Master Planner: Bring your A-game in planning and organization, juggling multiple priorities like a pro.

Customer Focus: Be driven by a passion for delivering value to our customers through strategic marketing initiatives.

Top-notch Communicator: Command the room with your presentation skills, captivating audiences at every level.

Problem-Solving Whiz: Embrace challenges head-on, armed with your natural problem-solving prowess.

Creative Thinker: Harness your creativity to spot new and innovative ways to solve communication challenges, motivating internal creative and content teams to deliver outstanding results.

Desirable Qualifications: A CIM qualification would be the cherry on top, signalling your commitment to staying at the top of your marketing game.

Ready to dive into the exciting world of product/category marketing? Don't miss out on the chance to be a driving force behind our marketing success. Apply now to join our energetic team.

What we can offer you:

- Competitive salary and annual company bonus

- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays

- Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant

- Staff Discount

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.4bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

We are the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Companies to Work For.

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