Marketing and Sales Executive

Fancy launching your career in B2B publishing and events? You could be
someone early in their career or looking to make a switch into a new role and sector – We want to hear from you.

This full-time role, a mix home and office (Southwark, London) based work, with opportunities to attend lots of events across the UK too We're keen to get you started, join us in January 2026 or before if available. We'll provide training and support to get you up a running.

We're Tweak, a publishing and events business, which owns and operates brands:

The Developer

The Festival of Place

The Pineapples

Through our events, awards and publishing we connect professionals working in the development and design of urban spaces, bringing a community of placemakers together through live events, awards, online journalism, podcasts and print magazine.

Our business sponsorship, advertising and membership revenues are typically secured via direct sales and client relationship, building worthwhile partnerships with like mind organisations. Individual tickets sales and awards entry revenues are driven via marketing campaigns booked on our websites, with customer service support.

You will be a part of a small, enthusiastic and experienced team, and will gain from working closely with the business founders Christine and James and have an opportunity to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Job role:

Through direct sales and marketing campaigns, you will contribute to the financial success of live events, awards, website and magazine, you will also support on their planning, production and delivery.

From direct sales you will look to generate new, secure repeat and help manage existing revenues across: Event / awards sponsorship, marketing solutions and membership / corporate packages.

Via marketing campaigns, you will help to generate new customers, leads and engagement, and with existing customers / audience drive: Ticket sales, awards entries, memberships, registrations and engagement.

Salary band: £24,000 - £27,000 with target related commission.

25 days holiday

Duties & responsibilities:

·       Represent the organisation at events and face-to-face / digital meetings

·       Actively engage with new and existing customers via proactive phone, email and social media communications

·       Through direct relationship sales, secure new revenues that contribute to the business and individual targets

·       Input ideas and develop opportunities that will assist in the growth of the business

·       Support the planning, execution, and analysis of customer growth campaigns via email and social media to drive lead generation, tickets, entry and membership sales

·       Plan, write and implement marketing campaigns across multiple channels and ensure the outcomes of each campaign are met

·       Ensure websites marketing and sales messages are always up-to-date with event, awards and opportunities

·       Responsible for compiling reports on revenues, bookings and engagement; accurately forecasting and tracking key sales and marketing metrics.

·       Help develop strategies to enhance the consumer journey through our online and social media touchpoints to maximise exposure and secure purchase and engagement activity

·       Create digital assets such as emails and social media posts to boost engagement, optimise call-to-action responses, boost retention/rebooking and enhance conversions

·       Fulfil social media and marketing requirements of sponsors and supporters of events and content

·       Be part of the onsite delivery team at the events

·       Support on pre-event and post-event strategy to engage leads and move them through the sales and marketing funnel

**Extensive training and support provided.

Who you are:

This role is suitable for a strong communicator with a confident, outgoing personality, who can demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to fully understanding customer needs.

·       Sales or customer support/service experience

·       Digital marketing competence, specifically, email and social media

·       Articulate and creative copy writing skills with a high attention to detail

·       Literate and numerate with good communication skills

·       A good level of IT/computer knowledge

·       Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·       Strong planning and organisational skills

·       Entrepreneurial spirit and a readiness to take responsibility for your work

·       High level of creativity, self-initiative, and a service-oriented approach.

·       The ability to prioritise, keep a clear head and work independently to deadlines or during live events

Not essential but would benefit from
(You'll be expected to develop):

• An interest in urban design and sustainability. Experience of regeneration, development, architecture and the built environment

• Experience in digital marketing, including campaign management and email marketing, preferably in the events industry

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Mailchimp, Canva and comfortable with social media scheduling and updating websites

• Understanding of email analytics, data interpretation, and reporting metrics (KPIs).

• Skilled in CRM management, marketing automation, and audience segmentation.

• Strong understanding of GDPR and privacy issues

• Experience targeting B2B customers and a high level of customer focus.

About us:

We are a small, independent publishing and events organisation focused on UK development and regeneration.

Publishing The Developer a magazine, website and podcast exploring the user experience of our cities through research and independent journalism.

Festival of Place, is our leading annual in-person summit and digital event series that brings together experts, thinkers and professionals to challenge the status quo, connect and learn.

The Pineapples are the only awards recognising place-based impact and are unique in recognising leading property developments and places, celebrating their commitment to projects that make a positive social, environmental and economic impact.

All serving purpose-led and mission driven property professionals, architects, public sector, investors, housing specialists and designers working in placemaking and urban redevelopment, to align their thinking, forge new partnerships and unpick what makes cities that thrive, places where people want to live, work, play and learn.

Our community learns and connects through us, forging relationships and partnerships with likeminded purpose-driven organisations. It takes many hands to make a great place, and the challenges of social deprivation and climate change can feel insurmountable. We believe collaboration, a unifying narrative and good data are mission critical to brighter future for urban places. Why Tweak? Because we're committed to making our content and events a little better, every time.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover note which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is 26 November 2025.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, race, sex, marital status, age or disability.