Marketing Executive

About us
Join the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple

Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units—Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media—supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ‘Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment.

Who We Work With

We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more.

We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. At Gold Key Media we work closely with key venues such as four and five star hotels, airport lounges and world famous events internationally.

What We Do

We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retail solutions partner. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across global events, travel hubs, and hospitality venues.

Who We Are

Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive.

Our Culture

Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Our I ACT values—Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust—drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment.

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About the Role
Do you thrive on precision, innovation, and making a real impact behind the scenes? If so, this is your chance to step into the action.

Join Frontline’s Topps trading team and play a key role in shaping how collectibles reach the market. Supporting the Newstrade Marketing Manager (NMM) and Deputy Newstrade Marketing Manager (DNMM), you’ll help drive the successful management of the Topps collectibles portfolio.

You’ll be the engine behind seamless service delivery — owning efficient processes, delivering timely insights through clear reporting, and managing accurate data that our clients can rely on. Just as importantly, you’ll bring a fresh perspective: challenging the status quo, spotting smarter ways of working, and helping evolve Frontline’s service offering for the future.


Job Opportunity
Produce regular reporting including forecasts, sales, competitor insight, retailer performance/compliance, circulation metrics, and promotional effectiveness
Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis to support Frontline colleagues and Topps stakeholders
Maintain accurate product information across internal supply chain systems
Support allocation and replenishment by preparing clear, accurate briefs and liaising with the allocation team
Keep retail promotional activity, range space, and store lists up to date to ensure accurate supply and replenishment throughout the product lifecycle
Communicate key product and promotional information to national accounts and category teams
Own and maintain the ROI database, tracking retail costs and revenue performance
Build strong relationships with internal teams, Topps contacts, and retailers, including regular store visits
Participate in client and internal meetings, capturing actions, risks, opportunities, KPIs, and project updates
Company Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App
Salary‑sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
Learning and development opportunities
Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues
Essential Skills
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to manage large data sets
Strong logical and analytical problem solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage efficient processes
Effective communicator with strong relationship building skills
Experience producing clear, informative reports using numerical data from multiple sources
Solid understanding of commercial sensitivities and business priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, understand impact on others, and share best practice
Highly adaptable, resilient, and able to cope positively with change

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re excited about the role and believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.

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