Marketing Executive

Marketing Executive
Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience
Location: The BrewDog Stadium, St Helens
Full time
Main Purpose of the Role
The Marketing Executive will play a central role in delivering coordinated campaigns that promote St.Helens R.F.C. club’s services, products and commercial activities. Focusing on Conferencing & Events (C&E) and Retail, the role combines day-to-day marketing delivery with creative planning, brand promotion and digital management.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who can balance creativity with commercial thinking, while working collaboratively across multiple departments.
Main Duties
* Maintain and update the C&E website and online retail store to ensure accuracy, relevant content and an excellent user experience.
* Manage the club’s online auction platform, ensuring listings align with club activity and commercial priorities.
* Coordinate social media content for C&E and Retail, working alongside internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
* Monitor and analyse digital performance, producing reports with recommendations to maximise opportunities and improve ROI.
* Oversee imagery and branding across digital channels, in-store touchpoints and stadium spaces.
* Support the creation and delivery of marketing plans for both C&E and Retail, working closely with the Head of Marketing and department leads.
* Liaise with external partners such as the Council, LVEP and Chamber of Commerce to support joint initiatives that unlock commercial potential.
* Attend internal and external marketing meetings as a representative of C&E and Retail.
* Coordinate kit launch and retail product campaigns — including creative planning, photography, player scheduling and sample management.
* Maximise event-led retail opportunities driven by team performance, seasonal trends and fan demand.
* Support club events and selected matchdays as required.
Line Management Responsibilities
Reports to the Head of Marketing and works closely with the Conference & Events Manager and Retail Manager.
Key Contacts
* Retail & C&E suppliers
* Local business and marketing partners (Council, Chamber of Commerce, LVEP)
* Stadium venues, hotels, sports clubs
* Web, print and creative agencies
* Media team (player liaison, photography, content)
* Operations teams (room preparation, event delivery)
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field.
Experience
* Proven experience in marketing, ideally within events, retail or hospitality.
* Strong track record managing social media and digital content.
* Experience planning and delivering campaigns from idea stage to execution.
* Familiarity with website CMS and e-commerce platforms.
Skills
* Confident copywriting and content creation across digital and print.
* Data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret marketing performance.
* Effective organisational and project management skills.
* Creative design capability using Adobe tools or Canva.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Personal Attributes
- Creative thinker with strong initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable to seasonal demands.
- Able to work independently or within a team.
- Enthusiastic, positive and passionate about sport, events and retail.
Desirable Criteria
- CIM or digital marketing qualification.
- Experience in a sports club, stadium environment or fan-engagement role.
- Knowledge of local business networks and partnership development.
- Understanding of supporter communications and fan behaviour.
Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please send your cv by return.
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