Marketing Associate - Retail

We currently seek an enthusiastic and creative Marketer to join the Marketing team in our Melbourne office, to focus specifically on the growth and development of our Pacific Retail business.

The Role

As a member of our friendly, high performing team, the successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and be responsible for:

• The development and execution of scheme / association / segment specific marketing plans, including campaign development, copywriting, graphic design, database management, distribution channel management (including social media and online), video development, thought leadership development, trade show coordination and client event coordination. 
• Assisting in the delivery of additional adhoc marketing requests from the Affinity, Commercial and Private Client teams on a case-by-case basis, including prioritising of such requests. 
• Liaising with clients and insurers as required.
• Measuring and evaluating the results of all marketing activities to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monitoring usage of the Willis / WTW brand to ensure accuracy and consistency in the presentation of our brand to the market.
• Involvement in project work as a member of the broader marketing team; and
• Undertaking key administrative tasks that help to keep the Marketing department running.

The Requirements

Why are you the best candidate for this role? 

• You have a tertiary qualification in Marketing or a related discipline.
• You exhibit a genuine passion for achieving results in the Marketing field.
• We’ll love your drive, ambition, and focus on excellence. 
• You can think strategically as well as tactically.
• You have the ability to operate autonomously and use your initiative.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
• Your effective project management and time management skills keep you ahead of your schedule and workload.
• You can “see the big picture” when considering the steps required to successfully bring a task to completion.
• You have an intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Your outstanding written communication skills are supported by a high level of competency in MS Office software. 
• Your oral communication and interpersonal skills ensure you stand out from the crowd; and
• Your personal presentation will set you apart when you walk through the door.

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. 

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance 
• Hybrid working
• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)
• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.  

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com