Marketing Manager

Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 per year

Marketing Manager
Carmarthenshire
Permanent

The Client

Acorn is recruiting on behalf of our client, a market leader within their field, who is looking for a dynamic and driven Marketing Manager to join their expanding team. You will be joining an established team varying from Graphic Designers, Copywriters and Marketing Administrators. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Carmarthenshire and offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing company that put their employees at the heart of every day.

Job Summary

You will primarily be responsible for supporting the senior management to achieve profitability and growth objectives and manage a dynamic and forward-thinking Marketing function in line with business objectives. The role involves leadership, creative, commercial and administrative responsibilities. A positive approach to work is essential to the role including additional hours as required for business travel and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

*Support senior management to achieve profitability and growth objectives by developing and implementing effective marketing strategies and campaigns.
*Manage all trade marketing, advertising, packaging and promotional activities and materials.
*Work in collaboration with the National Sales Manager and E-Commerce Manager to drive brand awareness into diverse markets; continuously monitor return on investment.
*Conduct market research: analyse customer information, trends and competitor activities to ensure that the business responds appropriately and retains optimum positioning.
*Research opportunities for new business relationships; and strengthen existing key relationships to maximise their potential.

Managerial

*Positively lead, motivate and develop a team of talented individuals: conduct regular and meaningful meetings, delegate appropriately by providing clear briefs, and ensure that deadlines and KPIs are met within realistic timescales.
*Attend quarterly management meetings; and present regular reports and project feedback to senior management.
*Oversee all content including Company website(s), social media posts and blogs to communicate the benefits of company products and services.
*Work closely with other key business departments including Sales and Nutrition to progress with new/existing initiatives and product development.
*Support the team with facilitating the sponsorship side of the business.
*Liaise with HR regarding performance management issues, recruitment requirements and sickness absence.

Operational

*Comply with relevant legislation and restrictions including all aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); particularly when processing information relating to customers and clients.
*Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and remain informed on statutory amendments and make necessary updates.
*Operate within pre-agreed financial budget parameters at all times.
*General administrative duties as required.

Health and Safety

*Co-operate with all organisational policies and procedures for Health and Safety including PPE, lone working and reporting adverse events.
*Open and secure the Marketing premises; or ensure this is completed with due diligence in your absence.
*Maintain a high standard of workplace housekeeping and hygiene.
*Report faulty or damaged equipment to management.
*Support with maintaining accurate records (e.g. risk assessments) in relation to health and safety to ensure safe work practices are followed.
*You will also be required to carry out any other duties which may be reasonably required of you.

Skills and Experience needed

*Experienced in a related role with a proven track record of managing at a senior / strategic level.
*Formal qualification in a related subject.
*Membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
*Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy.
*Fully competent using relevant IT software with an in-depth understanding of marketing techniques.
*Full UK driving licence.
*Strong communication and people management skills, with a commercially aware and entrepreneurial mind-set.
*Organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects within numerous tight deadlines often under pressure.
*A dynamic individual who identifies with our unique holistic business ethos.
*Demonstrate cultural awareness and respect for equality and diversity at all times.

Package

*Salary will be negotiable based in skills and experience.
*Monday to Friday working hours (37.5 hours a week – 9 am – 5 pm with 30mins lunch).
*Flexitime of 8 hours each month where you can take 8 hours back for free a month, so for example finish at 4 pm every Friday.
*36 days annual leave including bank holidays.
*After 1 years’ service you get 10% pension contribution from employer, the employee does not need to contribute anything.
* Sickness bonus paid annually in January
* Company car after two years service (this is on entry as a Manager)
*Excellent working culture and a great opportunity.

Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.