Marketing Assistant Vacancy at Barnes & Mullins
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Company: Barnes & Mullins Ltd
Company Description:
Barnes & Mullins is a multiple award-winning distributor of musical instruments, established in 1895. We are a trusted name in the industry, providing high-quality instruments across a wide range of categories.
Job Details:
- Full-time position – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
- Location: Oswestry, Shropshire (based on site in our HQ).
- Salary: Competitive
- Expected hours: Full time. 37.5 per week.
Job Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to launch or develop a marketing career within the musical instrument industry by joining Barnes & Mullins, one of the UK’s premier musical instrument distributors.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about musical instruments and the music industry and will be keen to learn but clearly demonstrate an aptitude for the written word, photography, online merchandising, and use of Adobe software. Experience with platforms such as Photoshop, InDesign, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube is advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive training and guidance will be provided.
Desirable but not essential, the ideal candidate will have a strong interest in woodwind and orchestral instrumentation either through personal playing experience or industry knowledge – and will bring enthusiasm for promoting these instruments alongside our wider product range, including contemporary instruments.
This role will involve attending and exhibiting at woodwind and orchestral instrument events, providing hands-on marketing support at trade shows, retailer events, and educational workshops.
Day to day tasks will be varied but with an emphasis on supporting the Marketing Manager with marketing department administration tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Marketing Manager with general marketing activities and administration.
- Attend and represent the company at woodwind and orchestral instrument events, trade shows, and workshops.
- Assist in online merchandising and product promotions.
- Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns.
- Create and administer content for digital and social media platforms.
- Work with photography, graphic design, and video editing tools.
- Engage with brand endorsees, educators, and industry professionals to promote our product range.
Ideal Candidate:
- A woodwind musician (desirable but not essential) eager to launch or develop their marketing career in the exciting musical instrument industry.
- Creative and detail oriented.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign) and social media platforms (desirable but not essential as training will be provided).
- Some experience in marketing, digital content creation, or social media (desirable but not essential as training will be provided).
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be ideal for this role to:
Alex Mew, Marketing Director – alex.mew@bandm.co.uk
Applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.
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