Press and Marketing Officer

We are currently looking to recruit a Press and Marketing Officer to work with the Press and Marketing Manager to plan, facilitate and support all promotional and media activity for the store, including internal and external events.

• Social media content and management of local store accounts


• Brand guardian to make sure all activity, signage, and online presence is on brand


• Business development, including networking and outreach, to drive corporate gifting and events sales


• Exploring opportunities and networking to drive store revenue, keeping abreast of all activity taking place in the city


• Act as a point of contact for all regional press, influencers, and brands


• Responsible for all press clipping reports and summarising regional coverage


• Responsible for updating and distributing the marketing calendar, and keeping the store team informed of all promotions and activity


• Event management, to include promotion of the event, booking and liaising with third party suppliers, creating running orders, briefing teams, managing the event, and evaluating all activity


• Copywriting for press releases and articles for local publications


• Working closely with Head Office teams to brief in artwork and comms support for any local activations or events


• Auditing website pages and making sure all content is up to date


• Admin tasks include but are not limited to updating calendars, creating running orders and evaluations, updating notice boards, updating sales spreadsheets etc.
  
  You will have previous experience of working within a similar role


• You will have extensive knowledge of the current trends including fashion and beauty within women and men's categories, including food and hospitality.


• You will be technology literate with a good working knowledge of social media systems.


• You will have Sales experience


• You will be an effective networker


• You will preferably have some copywriting experience


• You have genuine passion for beauty and fashion


• You have a keen eye for detail


• You will have good organisation skills
  
  Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a Press & Marketing Officer to join its thriving Marketing department based in our Birmingham store. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.


How we reward your hard work…

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as.


• Up to 40% off fashion


• Up to 40% off hospitality, foodmarket and hampers


• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits


• Clothing allowance


You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our employee groups - Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay!