itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its delicious food made fresh in every shop, every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best-is-class food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

scope of the role

This broad role will see you delivering across all marketing functions within the business and helping to execute the UK marketing strategy.

You will deliver engaging digital and social media campaigns as well as supporting our Operations Marketing Manager with our point-of-sale material and cross channel campaigns.  The position will suit a Marketing Executive with a minimum of 12 months of experience at a fast-paced brand who has experience in managing and creating cutting edge content.

You will see campaigns through from start to finish, including planning, brief creation, content development, activation and performance tracking.

You will be part of a vibrant, creative team that leads the way with fresh ideas and innovative thinking and a data-led approach to drive the business's success.

Collaborative working is vital to us, but you will also get the opportunity to enhance your own development and have all the support you need for growth.

this is what you will do

• You’ll support the planning and execution of integrated campaign activity comprising of paid digital, direct mail, third party lead generation and social.
• You’ll create engaging content to underpin marketing and website activities.
• You’ll support the refresh of in-store customer communications to improve customer experience.
• You’ll track, and report on, campaign performance.
• You’ll work with partner agencies for the day-to-day delivery of activities.

the ideal candidate

• You’ll have previous marketing experience, ideally with go-to-market experience.
• Comfortable working under pressure/in a fast-paced environment.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate your creativity and innovation.
• A keenness to work in a business with exciting and ambitious growth plans.
• Experience within hospitality or retail would be preferable but not essential.
• A conscientious fast learner who works well in a team and enjoys a challenge

You put people at the heart of everything you do by displaying the 4 itsu qualities:

• I take pride [in what I do]
• I genuinely care [for people]
• I want to grow [myself & others]
• I build trust [around me]

things we like

Listeners, empathisers, commercial thinkers, humble individuals, challenging minds, critical friends, collaborators, creatives, those who have people at the forefront of their mind, those who are themselves, inclusive and who strongly stand for integrity & equality.

perks and benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme 
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance program
• Critical illness scheme
• Food allowance 
• Discounts at major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme