Marketing Executive

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Shirebrook, Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
Entry level
Retail
The Role
The Marketing Executive at GAME is responsible for planning and executing trade marketing strategies with key partners in the gaming, toys, and tech sectors. This role involves working closely with Commercial Managers, negotiating marketing activities, and aligning with group marketing teams to achieve investment targets.
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Company Description

    At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

    Why join us?

    Our mission – we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

    Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

    At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

    • Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
    • Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
    • Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

    Are you ready to join the Fearless?

    Job Description

    At GAME we have transitioned from a gaming specialist to an entertainment brand, through diversifying our ranges offering our customers more choice. All things gaming, toys, tech, collectables and so much more, there really is something for everyone, available at game.co.uk and from over 350 stores nationwide. We position GAME as the champion of play for ages 7 – 100+, and we challenge you to never grow up.

    Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, the Marketing Executive will be responsible for the planning and execution of trade marketing plans with key gaming, toys and tech partners, managing those relationships.

    You will work closely with Commercial Managers and align with Group channel marketing teams to deliver marketing plans. Part of your role will be to support with negotiating the volume and value of the activity within each plan to unlock trade income; and meet investment targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

    Qualifications

    What we are looking for:

    • A passion for marketing and/or the gaming and toy industry
    • The ability to prioritise tasks effectively 
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Docs, with a strong grasp of advanced features.
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills, maintaining excellent communication when working with various teams and stakeholders.

    Additional Information

    Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

    Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

    Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

    Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

    *subject to terms and conditions

    Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

    CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

    Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

    Employee Welfare

    Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

    Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

    What’s next?

    Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.

    The Company
    HQ: London
    14,279 Employees
    On-site Workplace
    Year Founded: 1982

    What We Do

    Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse.

    We are now a collection of the world’s most iconic brands including Sports Direct, Flannels, GAME, Jack Wills, Sofa.com, Evans Cycles, USC, and Everlast.

    We believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We’ve never been afraid to strive forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores.

    We’re pushing the boundaries of traditional retail environments; future-proofing our business and improving product access to create a shopping environment that will be fit for purpose for many more years to come.

    We’re not sitting back – there’s no room for hesitation.

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