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Sales, Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator

Tamar Grow Local CIC
Remote working

Posted: 19 May 2025

Deadline: 6 Jun 2025

Compensation: £29,990 for full time, or pro rata

Living Wage employer

Paid Flexible hours Fixed term / contract

Job description

Tamar Grow Local CIC is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Sales, Marketing & Communications Coordinator to join our team. This new role requires a combination of creative marketing, strategic sales, and effective communication skills to promote Tamar Grow Local’s services and products. Your primary focus will be on increasing sales for Tamar Valley Food Hubs, the Good Food Loop and Tamar Valley Apple Co-operative; and developing and marketing multiple projects at Tamar Grow Local. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sustainable local food systems, community engagement, and driving brand awareness and growth through innovative marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Business Development:

• Develop sales strategies to increase memberships across our projects and co-operatives, product offerings, and services to local businesses, producers, and consumers.
• Increase customer base for Tamar Valley Food Hubs, Good Food Loop and our local apple juice.
• Manage and grow key partnerships to increase revenue opportunities for Tamar Grow Local.
• Develop targets, monitor and report on sales progress, including identifying areas for growth and improvement.

Marketing:

• Plan and implement marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and growth for Tamar Grow Local’s services and events.
• Develop digital marketing strategies, including social media content, email newsletters, and online advertisements.
• Create engaging content that aligns with the TGL’s values, mission, and target audience.
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, making recommendations for improvements.

Communications and Public Relations:

• Develop blog posts, and content for newsletters that highlight key initiatives, success stories, and upcoming events.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets and stakeholders to promote positive coverage of Tamar Grow Local.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in sales, marketing, or communications, ideally within a non-profit or community-focused organisation.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing tools, including social media platforms, email marketing, and website content management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and execute successful marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for sustainability, local food systems, and community-driven initiatives.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Skills:

• Sales and business development
• Marketing strategy and execution
• Social media management
• Content creation (writing, photography, video)
• Communication and public relations
• Data analysis and reporting
• Creativity and problem-solving

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, community-driven initiative dedicated to sustainability and local food systems.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your contributions make a direct impact.

Application information

Please forward a CV and covering letter to sararock@tamargrowlocal.org and tell us why you think you’d be our perfect fit. Please include examples of your sales, marketing and communications work where possible.

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