Trade Marketing Executive

Do you thrive on precision, innovation, and making a real impact behind the scenes? If so, this is your chance to step into the action.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within the Immediate Media Trade Marketing Team to work on some of the biggest brands in the magazine market. You will work on major retail/trade marketing campaigns throughout the year which could include Christmas Radio Times, Christmas Good Food, and the Spring Gardeners World campaign. The role will be reporting to the Immediate Trade Marketing Controller.

You will be responsible for providing vital admin support, understanding market conditions, analysing sales and retail trends and both the planning and implementation of retail promotions. You will use your excellent communication skills to liaise with our publishing teams and external companies.

Your proactive approach will enable you to support our Newstrade Marketing Managers in proposing sales driving ideas to the team. Drawing on your planning and organisational skills, you will manage collating information to help shape and deliver our retail strategy.

This great opportunity is full-time, permanent opportunity based in Immediate’s Hammersmith office with hybrid working arrangements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Forecasting weekly sales on a wide range of magazine titles.
• Liaising with Publishing and Frontline teams to provide information to external and internal personnel.
• Assisting the team with business planning and budgeting.
• Creating weekly sales reports.
• Ensuring centralised databases are up to date.
• Analysing market and retail data to provide support to the Trade Marketing team in decision-making process.
• Planning and implementing retail promotional bookings.

What we're looking for:

• Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with the ability to manage data effectively
• Highly organised with strong time management skills, able to prioritise and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.

Please note Frontline Group is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

About us

United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple’, we connect some of the world’s most recognised brands with consumers across retail, media, and premium environments. We’re the UK’s leading magazine distribution business and a leading retail solutions partner across publishing and home entertainment, made up of three business units – Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media.

Through our three business units, we deliver market-leading solutions across publishing, home entertainment, and global brand engagement. From managing the retail journey for iconic titles like Vogue, Grazia, Radio Times and Good Housekeeping, as well as leading children’s brands such as Pokémon, Frozen and Barbie, to working with major publishers, film and music studios, and leading UK retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose, we play a critical role in bringing products to market. Our reach also extends to premium global environments, with brand placements across major travel hubs, four- and five-star hotels, airport lounges, and internationally renowned events – partnering with world-leading hospitality venues to engage high-value audiences. 

Whether it’s magazines, collectibles, books, music, film, or global brand campaigns, we combine deep industry expertise, strong partnerships, and innovative execution to deliver commercial success for our clients.

Our Culture 

We’re passionate about developing talent and supporting our people grow and thrive.

Our people are at the heart of our success. You’ll be part of a business that celebrates diversity and creates an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Guided by our I ACT values – Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust – you’ll work in a team that encourages innovation, drives sustainable performance, and supports your development, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact within a happy, high-performing and inclusive working environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
• Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
• Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
• Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App with access to a range of deals and discounts
• Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues