Marketing & Events Executive
Job Description
We're looking for a Marketing and Events Executive to support our Groups marketing and events strategy across key Central London showrooms – Watches of Switzerland Regent Street, Oxford Street, Knightsbridge and Mappin & Webb Regent Street.
You will act as the on-the-ground link between central marketing and retail execution, with a core focus on Commercially driven local events & B2B relationship development and partnerships, to ensure consistent, high-quality brand execution, while delivering local activity that drives footfall, client acquisition and commercial performance.
About You
- Considerable experience within an Events / Marketing dept – minimum 2 years
- Self-starter and takes initiative to spot opportunities
- Passion for marketing, PR, events and eager to contribute new ideas
- Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Strong time, budget, and critical path management
- Good team player with strong interpersonal & communication skills both written and verbally
About us
Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!
Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.
We are proud to be named as a certified Great Place to Work through the Great Place To Work® organisation. This accolade demonstrates our commitment to people and actions in creating a positive employee experience and an enjoyable working environment.
Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room.
Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.
Some of our benefits
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
- Share Save Scheme
- Enjoy your Birthday Off
- Free Wellbeing Tools
- Generous Discount Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.