MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

We’re looking for a Marketing Coordinator to help deliver high-impact marketing campaigns across multiple channels. You’ll be part of a fast-paced creative team responsible for bringing campaigns to life and supporting local branches with marketing that drives awareness, footfall and sales.

This role is perfect for someone who is organised, creative and confident managing multiple projects from concept to completion, with an understanding of digital marketing and social media.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver national and local marketing campaigns across print, digital, email, social and in-branch channels, targeting both tradespeople and homeowners.

• Lead marketing strategy for a category, creating campaigns and driving growth through market insights and collaboration.
• Work closely with branches to support their local marketing activity, providing guidance, templates and creative ideas to help them promote their business effectively.

• Work with digital marketing and social media teams to rollout campaigns digitally, creating engaging content.
• Liaise with supplier partners to ensure their brands are represented within MKM campaigns and manage associated budgets.
• Liaise with supplier partners to ensure their brands feature in MKM campaigns, manage budgets, and align all activities with MKM’s goals.
• Write compelling copy for digital ads, social posts, emails and printed collateral that suits MKM’s tone of voice.
• Plan and produce printed brochures working with product procurement teams.
• Track campaign performance, collate results and share insights to inform future activity.
• Utilise customer data, branch feedback and previous campaigns to identify opportunities.
• Assist with new branch launches, website updates and other marketing projects as required.
• Use your marketing experience and knowledge to mentor and support team members and branch staff.

Skills & Experience

• Min 3 years’ experience in a marketing, communications or campaign coordination role is essential.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and content best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Confident multitasker with strong organisational and project management abilities – able to manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders at the same time.
• Demonstrates ability to lead projects with confidence, including managing meetings, st
• Comfortable working collaboratively across internal and external teams and branches.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about marketing.
• Understanding of project management, analytics, creative and social editing tools is advantageous.

Other

• Travel to branches and other locations will be required which may involve overnight stays.
• A full UK driving license is preferable.
• This role is predominantly office based on Stoneferry Road, Hull with flexible hybrid working once settled.

Benefits

• A competitive pay package.
• Generous discretionary bonus scheme
• Substantial staff discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
• Perkbox discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Financial Planning Support
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity
• Substantial Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support

This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.