Forward Role are working with an interior design business that has spent over 15 years creating innovative spaces, looking after everything from the first idea through to the final delivery.Marketing & Bid Manager£40k (potential to go higher dependent on experience ) ManchesterHybrid working - 3 days onsite & 2 remoteThis is a purpose-driven business of 40+ specialists, all focused on using great design to create better outcomes. This is a well-established, close-knit business with a strong reputation for looking after its people. The average tenure is six years, and some of the team have been there since day one. They’re known for beautiful, thoughtful design, and the office reflects it. They like to grow talent from within, backed by training and mentoring, so it’s a really exciting time to join.They’re now looking for a Marketing & Bid Manager to drive their marketing and support the bid process. You’ll make sure their specialist services stand out in a competitive market, using social, digital and analogue channels to show off their expertise.You’ll work closely with the Sales & Business Development team to produce engaging, visually dynamic bid proposals, and you’ll manage external partners such as graphic and web designers. It’s a varied, autonomous role for someone who loves bringing a brand to life.The role: Create content and run digital campaigns that showcase the business’s expertise.Generate content and manage the social media platforms.Support the team in creating analogue collateral and coordinate all marketing-related events.Support bid creation and submission, and work with the Sales team to help win new projects.Manage the website and work with external consultants and providers, including graphic and web-based designers. What we’re looking for: Proven marketing experience, ideally with exposure to bid or proposal writing.Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and coordinate multiple stakeholders.Creative flair, with the ability to understand a brand and its values and build them into digital, social and analogue content.Impeccable time management and the ability to work to deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.Passionate, driven and personable, with the confidence to propose new ideas and thrive in an autonomous environment. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Digital Trading AssistantLocation: Manchester (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office)Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 Contract: Permanent - This is a Junior role for someone with 6 months plus experienceThe role You will support the Digital Trading team with merchandising across digital. The aim is to have the right products at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right price. You will report to the Digital Trading Manager.Key responsibilities Product set-up: Maintain online product styles and categories, uploading ranges in line with seasonal deadlines using Pimberly.Product pages: Work with the product and marketing teams to keep descriptions detailed and accurate, and support the Digital Trade Executive with optimised listing pages.Translations: Coordinate translated product descriptions with the external agency for regional launches.Merchandising: Create high converting collection pages and use visual merchandising tools to keep the most relevant product visible.Promotions: Build multi-buys and promotional codes in line with the Digital Trading plans.Reporting: Report on trade performance, upload progress and stockholding, sharing insights and recommending action.Compliance: Follow consumer and data protection policies, in line with the Group’s GDPR strategy. About you Entry-level digital trading experience in a fast-paced commercial environment preferred, but not essentialNumerate, with experience of working with large data setsA good understanding of the customer journeyConsideration for the financial impact of trading decisionsExperience of complying with GDPRUseful experience: Excel, ERP systems, Bloomreach, Google Analytics, Contentsquare, Power BI Interested?Apply Now! For more info get in touch via 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.comAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Senior Digital Trading ExecutiveLocation: ManchesterSalary: £32,000 - £37,000 + BonusForward Role is recruiting a Senior Digital Trading Executive on behalf of a well-established fashion retailer, for a role sitting at the commercial heart of their digital trading function.This is an opportunity to own the in-season performance of a multi-brand ecommerce estate, working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Data and Operations to drive sales, margin and sell-through across a fast-paced digital environment.The Role Own in-season digital trading performance, tracking sell-through, weeks of cover and availability by category, product, size and colourOptimise on-site navigation and findability, including mega-menu, search and filters, aligned to customer behaviour and campaign activityDeliver the digital trade plan, coordinating campaigns, promotions and launches with Brand and Marketing teamsManage stock, range and clearance strategy to protect margin and improve sell-through on slow-moving linesAnalyse trading and promotional performance, using data and post-campaign reviews to shape future decisionsCoach and support junior team members, acting as a subject-matter expert on trading and merchandising best practiceCommunicate risks and opportunities clearly to internal stakeholders across Brand and Group functions What We're Looking For 3+ years' experience in a digital trading or ecommerce role within a fast-paced commercial environment, ideally fashion or lifestyle retailStrong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable working with large, complex datasetsExperience with site merchandising and product/stock management systems (e.g. Bloomreach, Magento, Pimberly or similar)Confidence using BI or analytics tools such as Power BI or Google AnalyticsA commercial mindset, with the ability to spot risks and opportunities and act decisivelyA collaborative approach, able to build strong relationships across Trading, Merchandising, Marketing and Operations What's On Offer Salary of £32,000 - £37,000, dependent on experienceDiscretionary bonus schemePension25 days annual leave, rising with serviceFree on-site parkingInspiring, modern head office environmentGenuine progression path within a growing digital trading team This is a strong opportunity for a digital trading professional looking to step up within a well-known, multi-brand retail business with a genuine focus on career development.Interested? Apply Now! For more info get in touch via 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.comAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.