Marketing Manager

Salary: £45,600 – £54,000 per year

Fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-growing marketing team within a successful retail, distribution business.

This role is a critical lead within the marketing team, the individual will take ownership of the marketing calendar working closely with the sales team and have exceptional leadership and development skills.

This is a unique role for someone looking to grow their marketing career, where they can evolve the marketing strategy. 

Marketing Manager – About The Role

The role would suit someone who is able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple priorities and is comfortable working across different teams and departments. 

• Ownership of seasonal marketing calendar, including product, retailer partnerships (joint business planning), visual merchandising overview and media buying.
• Create retailer forum and associated retailer plans.
• Execute marketing strategy and support development marketing strategy cycle.
• Design and execute a full 360 marketing program for products and work with global and digital marketers to develop tailored campaigns and marketing events.
• Accountable for managing UK event activity. 
• Lead weekly marketing meetings and be responsible for work allocation, performance management, development, training and motivation of the team.
• Responsible for personal development and upskilling.
• Manage budget and track business performance against KPIs.
• Develop briefs for in-house creative, external agencies and cross-functional partners.
• In collaboration with retailers and sales, plan, develop and execute needs for In-Store/ special events and projects, such as retailer/consumer sampling programs and all consumer facing events.

The successful Marketing Manager will have/be:

Strong team player with proven experience working as a marketing manager.

Ideally have a degree in a marketing-based subject. 

Creative experience, be highly organised with a flexible attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft packages.

Excellent verbal and written communication with excellent attention to detail.

A keen interest in gaming, hobbies and collectables an advantage!

Marketing Manager – Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Company discount on products

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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