Website Manager / Marketing Co-Ordinator

• Marketing
• Office Based
• Retail
• Specialist

Closing date: Wednesday 21st November 2018

Job Details

Website Manager / Marketing Co-Ordinator

Closing Date for Applicants:
Wednesday 21st November 2018

Full Time Great Eccleston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZU 

Supplement Solutions is an award-winning online retailer of leading brand supplements, wormers and health care products for horses, and pets.   The company was established 15 years ago and has grown into a well known, respected brand within the equestrian industry, with both consumers and trade.  The business is primarily online, however regards excellent customer service and brand relationships as the key to success. 

We are now looking to strengthen our team and recruit new members, ideally full time, but part time may be considered.  We are looking for people who really want to help make a difference.  Applicants must have the required skills, along with a positive attitude, a passion for the equine industry, attention to detail, and a desire to do well. 

The Role

As on online retailer our website is a fundamental part of our business. We are looking for a person to look after our website, marketing and branding. We require a motivated, self-starter, ideally with commercial awareness and equine knowledge to take over the management of our ecommerce website. Working closely with our website design company you will project manage the build and development of our new website.  As well as managing our ecommerce website, the candidate will be required to develop and deliver a 12 month marketing plan, liaising with partners and suppliers to produce an effective programme. The candidate will be creative and able to support the marketing by designing banners, leaflets, merchandise and other marketing material, in line with our brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating brand guidelines and managing the brand
• Managing Ecommerce Website (existing and new), working with the team to refresh and update content
• Implementing a Review platform
• Engaging and promoting brand awareness on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
• Managing and optimising paid platforms such as Webmaster tools, Google Shopping / Adwords
• Optimising the website for SEO
• Email marketing using MailChimp, a clear understanding/experience of assembling email campaigns would be beneficial.
• Keeping our Google presence up to date and using Google Analytics to monitor our performance
• 12 months Marketing plan
• Taking photos and working with a photographer to produce photos and video content for website, and social media platforms

Required Skills

• Excellent Computer skills with Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
• Basic understand of HTML coding
• Understanding/ experience of ecommerce platforms
• Marketing knowledge
• Creative flare & Design skills
• Excellent Organisational skills and motivation
• Ability to create ideas, action and finish projects
• The person must be good at problem solving and adaptable
• Equine knowledge
• Problem solving & Adaptable
• Good at time management

From time to time the candidate may be required to help with the everyday hands on tasks associated with running a busy e-commerce business.

What would I receive?

A fair salary based on experience based on 40 hours week

28 days paid annual holiday

Preferential rates on Supplements and equestrian items.

A uniform

Working hours 8 hours per day, alternating shifts, between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday (Occasional weekends may be required).

The Person

Suitable for recent graduates/ HND, or someone with a web/digital/design marketing background or other relevant qualification. If you would like to join a small yet strong team where your work really counts, then please apply. If you don't know everything about websites, retail or equine nutrition, that's fine, as long as you have the desire to do well and try your best.

Does this sound like you?

If so please send your application to:

Mrs Hannah Wild, PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, Supplement Solutions Ltd, The Weind, Great Eccleston, Preston, PR3 0ZU.

Although post is preferable, we will accept applications by email to: hannah@supplementsolutions.co.uk  with the subject line being “Website Manager and Marketing Co-Ordinator”

Please include the following:

• Correctly written covering letter stating why you would be suitable for the role (no more than two A4 sides).
• Current CV including all qualifications, attainments and previous roles
• Current employment status and notice period
• Current salary/ hourly wage
• Distance to commute to work (or reason for relocation if relevant)

Closing date for applications Thursday 13th December 2018,

Interviews will be held before Christmas with a start date beginning of January. 

Please contact Mrs Hannah Wild for any further question regarding this role.