This is a fantastic opportunity to join a digital focused business at the UK’s number 1 ski travel agency. We are looking for a passionate individual who wants to take their next steps in marketing and the ski industry. This newly created role will be varied with opportunities to learn and specialise in various marketing channels, including email, content, social, SEO and more. The candidate will be a fast learner who enjoys working in a fun but fast-paced environment.

Role Purpose:

You will be responsible for helping drive: Email campaigns, content marketing, SEO strategy and social media forward. The candidate will have good writing skills and previous marketing experience is required. A creative flair and inspiring writing style is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is able to work autonomously and as part of a team, they will proactively strive for answers and improvements across all aspects of marketing.

Iglu.com, is a successful online travel agency specialising in Ski and Cruise holidays. Through our award winning brands Iglu Cruise, Planet Cruise and Iglu Ski, we provide expert service and exceptional holidays to locations around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Being the point of contact and owner of marketing activity in the ski business
• Planning and writing content for blogs, website, email copy and social media
• Planning and creating of social media posts (mainly organic with potential to expand into paid social campaigns)
• Design and execute email marketing campaigns
• Report on performance of campaigns and activity
• Reporting and market intelligence using Google Analytics, SEM rush and other tools
• Implement best practices, keep up to date with industry research and competitors’ campaigns
• Proactively investigate and spot opportunities for growth in traffic and enquiries
• Be marketing contact for all partnership activity and affiliates
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the ski team and wider teams to identify opportunities for content, email and social.
• Constantly looking for new channels and traffic sources

Skills & Experience:

• Ability to write inspiring and engaging online content
• Excellent written English skills
• Good attention to detail
• Have already worked with a commerce site
• Have basic knowledge of HTML
• Have used Google console and SEO tools
• Organised, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks
•  Must have a proactive & positive attitude
• Previous use of Adobe apps and/or email service provider would be a bonus (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Campaign)
• Competent PC skills including Word, Excel and Google docs knowledge
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• A background in marketing, blogging, PR, copywriting, creative, is a plus
• An interest in travel, particularly ski
• Experience in small dynamic team

Behavioral Role Fit:

• Self starter / proactive
• Happy to work in autonomous environment
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Results driven, ability to multitask in fast paced environment
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Can do attitude, driven, independent and looking to make an impact in a small but profitable business
• Results driven: Relentless focus on the key inputs to deliver the desired results
• Culture fit: Down to earth, results-focused, pragmatic, passionate, creative, smart, collaborative, transparent, motivated, high integrity, commercial and flexible.
• Passionate traveler: ideally with skiing or snowboarding experience, ready to share your passion and write creative content confidently as a travel expert

Why Join Iglu?

• Discounted travel offers for family and friends
• Gym discounts at all major chains across the UK
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 24/7 Online GP Service
• Life Assurance for all
• Help shape the culture of Iglu by getting involved in our Charity or Social Committee
• Bi-annual Company Get Togethers