Marketing Director

We are on the lookout for an experienced Marketing Professional to join our award-winning team as a Marketing Director.

Being the 4th largest supermarket in the UK and one of the biggest advertisers in the UK Grocery market, Voted Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year 2021 & 2022 plus Marketing Weeks’ ‘Marketing Team of the Year’, Aldi has consistently raised the bar on its communications to be the most talked about Grocery retailer, with a brand power rating far ahead of our market share.

This is an exciting time to join the team where you will lead on the development of Aldi’s marketing strategy and support in developing company sales, increasing brand awareness and driving customer traffic.

If you’re a hardworking individual that’s ready take your career to the next level with an award­ winning employer, apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role:

• Develop the marketing strategy to influence effective campaign delivery, ensuring that the strategy takes a customer focused approach
• Develop and recommend initiatives to generate company sales, increase brand awareness and drive customer traffic
• Manage marketing and media budgets whilst maintaining relationships with external agencies
• Liaise with international buying as appropriate in order to maximise efficiencies and reduce costs
• Report significant market changes to the Group Buying Director with any recommendations of action to be taken
• Carry out marketplace and competitor research, using insights and data to shape marketing strategies
• Provide leadership and oversight in the selection, training, development and performance of department personnel to retain a motivated, professional team

About You:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Extensive experience within Marketing and developing effective campaign strategies
• Prior experience within a senior management team and leadership experience
• Experienced in managing large marketing budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and able to multi-task and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Six figure salary with further increases based on length of service
• Monday – Friday, 50 hours per week with the opportunity for remote working two days per week
• Six weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance
• Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Long service rewards.
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a free will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

Aldi UK