Marketing Executive

Location: Blackburn (Office Based)
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: Competitive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced marketeer to join our award-winning Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle franchise.

The Ciceley Commercials’ Marketing department is looking for the right person to join our busy marketing team to support the future growth of the business.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and production of marketing collateral to support the promotion of all areas of the Ciceley business, Van Sales, Truck Sales, Service and Parts. Working with the Marketing Manager and Digital Marketing Executive, you will need to be creative and have a real eye for detail whilst being able to work within the Mercedes-Benz, FUSO and Ciceley brand guidelines. You will also be responsible for the organisation and implementation of onsite and offsite events for the business.  All marketing activity must maintain the focus of generating leads for the business.

• Designing point of sale and print materials for all branches.
• Liaising with print suppliers to ensure delivery of collateral on time and to the required manufacturer standards.
• Organising events as required for all sites, including research into event options, arranging demo vehicles, event collateral/displays and hosting each event.
• Liaising with the CRM Coordinator and Digital Marketing Executive to ensure adequate promotion of events to ensure optimum success.
• Organising the design and supply of promotional materials for events.
• Writing and distributing press releases.
• Monitor and report on event attendance and results.
• Supporting the Digital Marketing Executive when required with artwork design.
• Adhoc marketing activities and administration to support the wider marketing team as and when required.

• At least one year’s previous marketing experience
• Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Illustrator and Photoshop
• Copywriting experience
• Experienced with Microsoft packages, including Excel.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Creative with original ideas
• Hard working with the ability to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic and dedicated approach to work
• Willingness to learn
• Strong team player whilst able to work on own initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Organised work ethic

• Previous motor trade experience
• Enthusiasm and interest in commercial vehicles