Marketing Executive

Job Summary We’re searching for an enthusiastic Marketing Executive to join our award-winning marketing team. Reporting into the Senior Value & LSM Lead and working across the marketing team and closely with Franchisees and Operations teams, you will be instrumental in the successful execution of our marketing calendar and a central member of the team. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end marketing campaigns from briefing and development to execution and evaluation, across print and digital channels Collaborate with agencies and cross-functional teams in the deployment of multi-channel marketing activities that drive incremental sales growth and long term loyalty Write marketing comms for key stakeholders Assist with the planning of the marketing calendar Support Franchise Owners with marketing materials and advice on marketing activity enquiries Attend and present at team and agency meetings and marketing meetings Monitor competitor activity and pricing, cascade any relevant information to the marketing team Copy write and proof read Analyse the performance of marketing campaigns Ongoing optimisation of marketing activities to increase engagement and enhance customer retention/reactivation Maintain the quality and integrity of the Papa John’s brand Enjoy the odd slice of pizza Competencies Can confidently coordinate cross-functional teams in the deployment of marketing activity in order to deliver business and consumer objectives Energizes internal and external teams across the comms mix with briefs that are insightful and engaging Develops a great working relationship with our agency partners and constructively challenges them to enhance creative outcomes Builds trust and influence with internal stakeholders at all levels through structured, data-driven insights and solutions Strong ability to apply knowledge of marketing levers to drive positive outcomes for stakeholders. Consistently applying good business judgement in varying contexts Identifies when we need to course correct and acts swiftly to align key stakeholders before implementing reactive approach Functional Skills Strong organisational and project management skills, able to prioritise effectively and manage stakeholders accordingly to deliver campaigns and projects to tight deadlines Analytical and commercial mindset - you’ll be confident at interpreting data and drawing out channel insights for decision‑making Strong communication skills, including oral and written, and the ability to create long term interpersonal relationships, both internally and externally Proven track record of delivering high volumes of work to a high standard with tight deadlines in a fast paced environment Team player and a willing to roll up sleeves to be hands‑on and get the job done Flexible to adapt to changes within the role based on strategy, focus and learnings Self‑starter with high energy, effective problem solving skills and a ‘get it done’ attitude Natural collaborator with the ability to knowledge-share effectively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders as appropriate Proficient at creative development to hone the manifestation of the brand to best suit the needs and wants of our target audience segments Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and staying abreast of industry trends Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field A good foundation knowledge of marketing principles Proven experience in Marketing, preferably within the QSR industry or a related fast‑paced consumer‑facing sector Knowledge of the pizza market and a genuine interest in eating out / take‑aways Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at any one time Strong communication and presentation skills Experience in briefing, developing, critiquing and reporting on successful marketing campaigns Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint and Excel Strong attention to detail, with particular aptitude for spelling, grammar and proof reading Able to work alone and as part of a team Nice to have Experience in managing franchise relationships and supporting franchisees in brand implementation is desirable Experience within a business with online ordering and fulfilment channels, as well as ‘bricks & mortar’ Knowledge of GDPR principles and guidelines Additional information Travel within the UK will be required from time to time Required to be in the Milton Keynes office approx. 2‑3 days per week Full‑time, Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr