EMEA Marketing Executive – Activation & Retail - FTC
At Medik8, we are moving at a phenomenal pace, and we are looking for a highly organised EMEA Marketing Executive – Activation & Retail to join our EMEA team on a fixed-term contract. In this role, you will be the operational backbone of our channel team, ensuring flawless physical execution across our distributor-managed markets.
This isn't just about passing on guidelines; you will own the end-to-end 360 brand activations across our trade accounts. You will be responsible for translating our core marketing strategy into precise, on-time activation at the point of sale. If you love seeing a project move from a planning tracker to a stunning, live in-store display or global launch event, you’ll fit right in.
The Details
Salary: £30,000 to £37000
Duration: 6 Month FTC
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home
Current office location: Centennial Park, Elstree but relocating to central London from 2027
In more detail, your role will include:
New Launch Management: Adapt and present brand toolkits to our distributor partners, collaborating closely with our education team to ensure smooth product training ahead of launch dates.
Activation & VM Execution: Maintain our master POS and trade activation trackers. You will coordinate the design, production, and counter rollout logistics for visual merchandising materials, ensuring everything arrives perfectly on time.
Compliance & Monitoring: Follow up with distributor contacts to ensure in-store displays match our briefs perfectly, flagging any execution gaps right now so we maintain our premium positioning.
Sampling & Promotions: Manage the forecasting and fulfilment of sampling volumes, gift-with-purchase (GWP) initiatives, and launch packs across our distributor networks.
Reporting & Budget Admin: Consolidate monthly activation reports to track performance against KPIs, while handling purchase orders, supplier invoices, and budget documentation.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Trade Experience: Proven experience in a trade marketing, retail operations, or marketing coordinator role - ideally within beauty, FMCG, or luxury goods.
Supplier Knowledge: Experience working alongside POS production teams, print suppliers, or logistics partners to bring creative concepts to life.
Organisation & Detail: Strong project management skills and confidence tracking data via Excel or Google Sheets. You can manage multiple deadlines simultaneously without losing your sharp eye for detail.
Communication Styles: Proactive and clear communication skills. You are someone who naturally flags issues early and keeps stakeholders aligned further down the road.
Desirable Extras: Familiarity with indirect/distributor market models, experience with tools like Asana.
About us
Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.
Culture & Benefits
We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.
Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.
Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.
Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.
Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:
Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).
Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.
Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.
Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.
Be your authentic self. Apply today.