Marketing Director

Embark on a journey where innovation knows no bounds, sustainability is a guiding star, and creativity takes centre stage. At Marble, we aren't just an experiential marketing agency; we're the architects of extraordinary moments, the pioneers of pushing boundaries, and the global leaders in crafting experiences that defy expectations.

Innovative Trailblazers: We don't just keep up with trends; we set them. Your ideas matter. We encourage and empower our team to think outside the box, challenge the norm, and bring their creative visions to life.

Global Playground: Join a team that spans the globe, working on projects that captivate audiences worldwide. At Marble, your creativity will have a global canvas, and your ideas will leave a mark on every corner of the world.

Sustainability Champions: We believe in leaving the world better than we found it. Sustainability isn't just a checkbox; it's ingrained in everything we do. Join us in making a positive impact on the planet through sustainable practices and conscious experiential marketing.

Fun, Dynamic, and Ambitious: Our workplace is a playground of ideas, a canvas for creativity, and a hub of ambition. From brainstorming sessions to project execution, every moment is an opportunity for excitement and growth.

Diverse and Inclusive: We celebrate differences and thrive on diversity. Your unique perspective is not just welcomed; it's essential. At Marble, we believe that diverse teams breed innovation.

The Role

As Marketing Director you’ll be leading the charge and flying the flag for Marble on a global scale. This role is pivotal to growth and requires someone with in-depth industry experience that knows how to grow an agency brand through building reputation amongst a diverse and varied audience set.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Marketing Department with a direct report (Marketing Executive) to support you as well as guidance and mentorship from your line manager (Head of Growth).

You will understand the agency landscape and in particular the world of experiential and events, both B2B and B2C are a huge part of our DNA. With a finger on the pulse and a thirst for industry knowledge, you’ll be focussed on both proactive and reactive marketing comms that drive fame and build the Marble reputation as a key player in the live experience space.

Our audience goes beyond current and potential clients, so you’ll need to know how to resonate with those key people as well as the broader industry - talent, potential partners and the trade press.

You will be responsible for working with our strategy and insights team to analyse market trends, client behaviour and campaign success to develop and continually improve marketing strategies. You will be a strong leader who has the ability to drive a team forward while also developing and mentoring them individually.

The role of the Marketing Director is crucial in ensuring that we are communicating our offering and brand effectively and are consistently being viewed as a respected and trusted industry leader.

Responsibilities

1. Create, manage and deliver a robust marketing strategy
2. Alongside the Head of Growth, develop, track and manage annual budgets with diligence to ensure spend is optimal and generating success
3. Focusing on the UK market but also ensuring presence is built across EMEA, the US and other emerging markets (TBC). Outline expected ROI, profit and loss projections and revenue targets for the department including new business and account growth
4. Responsible for creating annual strategy for award submissions
5. Create an always-on digital strategy with focus across key social channels - LinkedIn and Instagram alongside email, SEO and paid media.
6. Work alongside the Head of Growth to develop the content strategy for the marketing department. Manage the rest of the team to implement the strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives
7. Develop the press content strategy. Have an extensive knowledge of press opportunities and how to utilise the press to increase the strength of the Marble brand. Continually develop and enhance relationships with press and leverage this to elevate the profiles of Marble and senior team members.
8. Curate comprehensive reports and analysis and report to Head of Growth and board level
9. Manage, develop and mentor the marketing team, ensuring that workloads are distributed effectively. Be the first port of call on employee relations matters and work with HR to ensure processes are being followed
10. Set out and manage personal development plans for the team, ensuring that senior members of the team are maintaining company culture objectives
11. Encourage the marketing team to develop their own personal skills and experience through immersion in the industry
12. Chair regular meetings with the Head of Growth to review findings from team meetings. Attend and/or participate at conventions, conferences, and tradeshows, preparing engaging displays and collateral as needed, and providing post-event reports and analysis. A key high-level influencer within the industry
13. You’ll take ownership of the Marble brand and ensure all assets and communication are exemplary and consistent

Skills & Experience

1. Experience managing a small team that will have the potential to grow
2. Self starter with ideas and initiative
3. Strong attention to detail
4. A collaborator at heart with an ability to galvanise a team around you
5. A test and learn mentality, constantly evolving and optimising our approach to marketing
6. Strong experience of building an agency brand in tandem with lead generating campaigns
7. An understanding of the trade press with contacts you can lean on straight away
8. A brand guardian, taking full ownership of all Marble assets and communication

All employees at Marble are responsible for ensuring our progression towards achieving our Social and Environmental goals. Through individual and collaborative actions we work together completing tasks and setting out and implementing plans to reach our goals that align with our values.

In 2023 we set our Social and Environmental Goals:

Environmental: Achieve net-zero emissions in our core operations by 2030.

Social: Provide 3 paid internships a year to individuals from underrepresented groups.

Industry / Value Chain: Support and influence 100% of our supply chain to be socially and environmentally sustainable by 2030.

We operate a flexible working environment with a combination of working from home (2 days per week) and working from the office format plus flexible working hours when commuting to and from work.

Marble believes that people should love what they do and want to come to work where they can bring their true self and get the opportunity to grow and develop their career. We hire individuals into our team who have the same values as us and believe in our mission no matter their race, ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Marble strives to create an environment where our team is able to share their opinions and express themselves openly with their colleagues and through their work. We value aspects every individual brings to our team and will continue to search for talent that enhances our culture.

Application Process

Please send your CV to iwanttowork@marbleldn.com with a short explanation of why you should be considered for the role (max 200 words).

Three stage process comprising an initial chemistry meeting, a second deeper dive with further stakeholders and a final presentation stage.