Marketing Associate at IO Furniture

Job Summary

We are seeking a Marketing Associate who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and creatively driven to support our marketing efforts. Reporting directly to the Head of Retail, the ideal candidate will have retail marketing experience (preferably in furniture or lifestyle brands), be a quick and resourceful problem solver, and be confident managing timelines, events, and visual merchandising initiatives. This role will play a key part in implementing our marketing strategy, maintaining our brand presence, and ensuring our digital and physical platforms are compelling and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the company’s marketing strategy, ensuring all calendar deliverables are met on time.
• Coordinate and plan retail events, including product launches, showroom activations, pop-ups, and collaborations.
• Oversee site photography, including scheduling, documentation, image selection, and post-production follow-up.
• Ensure all marketing assets are organized and aligned with IO Furniture’s brand guidelines.
• Manage the visual appeal and regular content updates for the e-commerce platform, ensuring product listings are engaging, accurate, and current.
• Support the creation of presentations, sales decks, reports, and communication materials using Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors (photographers, printers, stylists, etc.) to execute campaigns.
• Monitor competitor activities and assist with insight reports to inform marketing improvements.
• Have a good relationship with news paper outlets, and advertising platforms. 
• Stay updated on digital trends and consumer behaviour to help evolve the brand’s storytelling and visual communication.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of marketing or retail experience.
• Experience in a furniture, home, or lifestyle brand is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong coordination and project management skills.
• Keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to use content creation platforms like Canva