Marketing & Digital Lead reference: 1058259

Marketing and Digital Lead - Drive Growth in a Thriving Wholesale Business

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned marketing professional to take the helm of brand activation and digital strategy within Co-op Wholesale. As part of a newly formed Customer Experience team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of how Co-op Wholesale engages with independent retailers, corporate partners, and national accounts.

Key Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Strategic Leadership: You'll be empowered to lead the strategic activation of the Co-op Wholesale brand across a spectrum of digital and partner-facing channels. This is a chance to influence brand direction and drive tangible commercial outcomes.
• Impactful Role: Contribute directly to the success of independent retailers and corporate partners by ensuring clear, relevant communication and fostering a sense of understanding and support.
• Team Development: You will have the opportunity to manage and develop a high-performing team across marketing, content, digital platforms, and optimization, nurturing talent and driving collective success.
• Innovation and Foresight: This role encourages spotting trends and shaping future-focused, value-led marketing strategies, allowing you to leverage your analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Financial Ownership: Take ownership of marketing and digital budgets, ensuring a clear return on investment and contributing to the long-term value of Co-op Wholesale.
• Hybrid Working Flexibility: The role offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 office days per week, providing a balance between collaborative team interaction and independent work. You'll have the choice to work from either the Manchester or Scunthorpe office for most office days, with a requirement to be in Scunthorpe one day a week.

Key Considerations for Potential Candidates:

• Experience Requirements: Successful candidates will possess strong leadership experience in B2B marketing, with a proven ability to align marketing strategy with commercial growth.
• Analytical Prowess: An analytical and insight-led approach to decision-making is crucial, as you'll be expected to leverage data to optimize campaigns and strategies.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent partner management and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential for working effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Presentation Confidence: You should be confident in presenting plans and strategies to drive excitement and secure buy-in from diverse audiences.
• Team Management Expertise: Experience in managing teams across brand, content, and customer segments is a key requirement for this leadership position.
• Location Flexibility: While offering hybrid flexibility, candidates should be comfortable with a requirement to work from the Scunthorpe office one day per week.

Why Consider Co-op?

Beyond the impactful nature of the role, Co-op offers a compelling package designed to support your well-being and career progression:

• Competitive Remuneration: Up to £90,000, plus an annual bonus based on personal and business performance.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 30% off Co-op branded products, 28-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, a competitive pension scheme, private healthcare, and access to a subsidized onsite gym.
• Career Development: Opportunities for coaching and training are provided to support your ongoing career development.
• Financial Well-being: Access to your earned pay through the Wagestream app.
• Commitment to Diversity: Co-op is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, offering support for reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

This is a significant opportunity to shape the marketing and digital landscape for Co-op Wholesale during an exciting period of growth and ambition. If you're a strategic, data-driven marketing leader ready to make a substantial impact, we encourage you to explore this role.