Marketing Executive

Unlock Your Marketing Potential with Holland America Line in the UK & Ireland!

Are you a dynamic marketing professional eager to make a significant impact in the vibrant UK & Ireland cruise market? Holland America Line presents a compelling opportunity for a talented individual to join their team and play a pivotal role in driving brand promotion and growth. This role offers a broad scope of responsibilities, allowing you to hone your skills across a wide spectrum of marketing functions.

Key Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Diverse Marketing Experience: This position is far from monotonous. You'll gain hands-on experience in both online and offline consumer and trade marketing activities, covering everything from digital campaigns to print collateral and direct marketing. This breadth of exposure is invaluable for developing a well-rounded marketing skillset.
• Strategic Collaboration: You will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, contributing to the development and execution of the UK strategy. This collaborative environment fosters learning and allows you to influence key business objectives.
• End-to-End Campaign Management: From planning and creative brief development to execution and performance review, you'll be involved in the complete lifecycle of marketing campaigns. This provides a fantastic opportunity to see your ideas come to fruition and understand the impact of your work.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: This role requires you to support wider sales, marketing, and commercial teams, fostering strong communication and collaboration across different departments. This builds your professional network and enhances your understanding of the broader business landscape.
• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Holland America Line recognizes the importance of work-life balance. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements, including up to two days from home, providing a desirable blend of office collaboration and remote productivity.
• Growth and Development: Holland America Line is committed to employee well-being and personal growth. You'll have access to extensive learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance program, and health benefits, all designed to support your career progression.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

• Project Management Prowess: Strong organizational and project management skills are essential. The ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines will be crucial for success.
• Creative Briefing and Content Creation: You should be comfortable with writing creative briefs, providing brand content, and reviewing marketing materials. Experience with content creation and a keen eye for detail are highly beneficial.
• Digital Marketing Acumen: While not always mandatory, experience with email campaign planning, building, and deployment, along with a foundational understanding of HTML, would be a significant asset in this digitally-focused role. Experience with Asana is also a plus.
• Independent Initiative: The ability to proactively manage priorities and execute marketing campaigns with a degree of independence is expected. This role offers autonomy, but also requires self-motivation and a results-oriented approach.
• Creative Flair: A creative mindset and imaginative copywriting skills will enable you to develop compelling marketing messages that resonate with consumers and trade partners.

Why Holland America Line?

Joining Holland America Line means becoming part of a company that is passionate about creating unforgettable holiday happiness. You'll be contributing to a brand with a rich heritage and a forward-looking approach to the travel industry. Beyond the exciting role, you'll benefit from:

• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounted cruising, including offers for friends and family, generous leave allowances, and a holiday trading scheme.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be part of a culture that values its employees through recognition schemes, awards, and engaging office events.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to health cash plans, life assurance, parental leave, employee shares, and schemes like Electric Car and Cycle to Work.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from employee-led networks, wellbeing programs, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven marketing professional to contribute to the success of a world-renowned cruise line. If you are passionate about travel and looking for a role where you can grow and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply.