Marketing Executive

STARK UK is on a bold journey to become the leading builders’ merchant in the UK. As part of our transformation, we’re building a dynamic, insight-led Marketing function that drives commercial impact and brand reputation across our portfolio of business brands.

From household names, such as Jewson, which helps the best small and medium builders in town, to customers being supported by JP Corry in Northern Ireland and Normans in Jersey, to specialist business customers being served by Minster, Jewson Partnership Solutions, Major Build Solutions, Jewson Civils Frazer and International Timber.

We’re looking for a Marketing Executive to provide essential support to the wider marketing function by coordinating day-to-day activities and contributing to the development and delivery of marketing campaigns and initiatives. This role combines core coordination responsibilities with hands-on marketing execution, including content creation, basic campaign setup, and performance reporting.

The postholder will help manage timelines, assets, and data to ensure campaigns run smoothly, while also gaining experience in supporting digital, content, and customer marketing activity across the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of marketing campaigns and events across multiple channels.
• Assist in creating and editing marketing content, including copy for emails, social media posts, and campaign materials.
• Maintain and update campaign plans using project and workflow management tools.
• Support budget tracking and the organisation of assets for campaigns.
• Develop clear and engaging presentations to communicate campaign strategies and performance.
• Manage the marketing trade calendar and asset storage systems, ensuring accuracy and version control.
• Organise and facilitate meetings, including minute-taking, action tracking, and follow-ups.
• Prepare basic campaign reports, pulling data and highlighting trends to support decision making.
• Administer and update customer marketing data to support targeted activity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of marketing processes and tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Proven time management and prioritisation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Creative thinking and an interest in developing marketing content.

Desirable

• Experience in planning or scheduling.
• Familiarity with marketing or project planning tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Trello, or basic email marketing platforms.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing channels (e.g., social media, email marketing, website content).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
• Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support
• WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway

Why Choose Us?

Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

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