Job Vacancy Details
Retail / Leisure
Dartford, Kent
Permanent
Updated February 10, 2012
Reporting to the Head of Marketing at Bluewater, the Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for creating and delivering the agreed marketing calendar in terms of ATL, PR, Direct Marketing, Digital Media and marketing collateral within budget and on deadline. Your core aims are to deliver increased footfall and therefore retail sales, through creative and impactful marketing communications campaigns, which clearly show Bluewater as a major destination within the South East. Whether it be driving traffic at key times such as during the festive period, or daily shopping / leisure activities, your strategy will be central to the ongoing success of the centre.
Who we're looking for
The suitable candidate will have a strong track record in external communications. This will ideally come from within the retail or leisure industry, ensuring a working understanding of the sector. You must have previously led strategy development which has encompassed through the line marketing - including DM, TV, radio, press, online/digital, CRM and PR. You will have line management experience whist being able to action strategy yourself and have a flexible, can-do attitude to work.
About our client
Bluewater is Europe's leading retail and leisure destination and is often regarded as the UK industry's benchmark. With 1.6 million sq ft of retail, Bluewater features 330 of the best UK and International brands, 50 restaurants and bars, 13,000 free parking spaces, 50 acres of parkland, seven lakes and attracts 28 million visitors per year.
The latest addition to Bluewater's evolution is Glow, Bluewater's new events venue; a 55,000 sq ft, £60 million purpose-built space which will become the UK's focal point for retail and leisure led events and extends Bluewater's unique 'day-out' experience. With Plans for a new hotel and £10 million dining area, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking marketing team within an industry leading business. Bluewater is accessible by train via a fast link which takes less than 20 minutes out of Kings Cross.
What's on offer
Attractive salary and benefits package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 2510.
Job Ref: 13220691
Your application will be sent to Tom Jepson.
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