Senior Retail Marketing Manager

Location – Newcastle Upon Tyne

Permanent

Competitive Salary

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

This focus of this role is to work collaboratively with wider Brand, Marketing and Media team and multiple internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategic marketing plans to drive sales, enhance brand visibility, and elevate the overall retail experience for our passionate fanbase.

This will be achieved by developing Newcastle United’s Retail Marketing Plan and taking charge of the deployment of all go-to-market retail marketing projects.

Managing end-to-end retail projects to tight deadlines to ensure the delivery of high-quality retail marketing initiatives by working closely with the Club’s retail team and suppliers on all product launches via all marketing channels.

Your impact

With responsibility for overseeing all campaign planning and execution to deliver against Newcastle United’s revenue targets and brand positioning you will have significant experience in working in a similar retail or marketing role.

You will have a high level of commercial awareness with in an in depth understanding of the retail landscape, brand positioning and marketplace profiles.

With significant leadership experience you will also be accomplished in writing compelling briefs to external clients.

About the team

Joining our growing Brand, Media and Marketing team you will report to the Head of Brand and Marketing and help to define and cement the brand identity of one of football’s most iconic Clubs.

You will also provide inspirational leadership for our Retail Marketing Coordinator.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.