Marketing Manager

Vardey Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Marketing Manager

Portsmouth - Central - Hampshire

45,000- 55,000 + good benefits

Vardey Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, highly innovative, and ambitious engineering company in central Portsmouth (Hampshire) who is hiring a Marketing Manager to work closely with the MD and partner with the Business Development team. This Marketing Manager's job is a newly created opportunity with the initial focus on bringing the marketing piece 'in-house' from an external consultant, thus enabling an experienced Marketing Manager to make this job their own!

Marketing Manager Job Role:

The Marketing Manager's job is to create the marketing plan, manage the brand, and establish a strong marketing foundation, working with the business to develop the strategic plan. You will enhance internal engagement and communications whilst supporting the sales teams to increase growth. Build and scale the team in the future by optimizing digital presence and lead generation. The Marketing Manager will work across the business building relationships with departments to enable the business to continue its growth journey whilst cultivating all marketing channels.

Marketing Manager Key Duties Include:

• Marketing plan development and execution
• Content creation and brand management
• Create and manage engaging content for newsletters, social media, websites, and print materials
• Maintain brand consistency across all platforms and act as a brand guardian
• Manage social media channels and online content to boost brand visibility and engagement
• Track performance metrics and optimize strategies for improved reach and effectiveness
• Develop marketing materials to support the sales team & ensure alignment between marketing campaigns and sales initiatives, providing insights and feedback
• Prepare and manage press releases, working with external PR agencies when required
• Organise and coordinate company events, sponsorships, and marketing functions to enhance brand exposure
• Develop and execute internal marketing initiatives to promote company news, updates, and achievements
• Foster a culture of engagement by creating internal newsletters, organising internal events, and managing employee communication channels
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure key messages are effectively communicated across the organisation
• Manage relationships with external marketing vendors, such as digital agencies and printers
• Identify and implement process improvements and new initiatives to support business growth.

Who Should Apply for the Marketing Manager's Job:

• A senior marketing professional with solid all-round marketing experience.
• A marketing manager keen to bring their ideas to the table or a senior marketing executive seeking a step up into a marketing manager's job with some supervisory experience/leadership.
• Strategic experience as well as working with the sales teams & strong project management skills.
• Ability to lead from the front and grow your own team in the future & solution-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Logical in approach, influential, and able to develop creative solutions.
• Able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, manage to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence decision-making.
• Security clearance will be required for this role.

In Return for the Marketing Manager's Role:

• 45,000- 55,000 depending on experience/qualifications
• Pension
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance + Dental and Optical
• 24/7 employee assistance
• Enjoyable working environment
• Career progression
• Free on-site parking

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Ref: Marketing Manager's Job Portsmouth - Hampshire