UK Marketing Manager ( Marcomms )

Job ID: 8861

Lighting

Date posted
14th June 2024
Region
South East
Country
United Kingdom
Salary
£55,000 to £65,000
Benefits
££High Basic Plus £12k OTE + Car allowance

An enviable opportunity to join this Manufacturer, offering excellent long term career prospects!

Marketing Communications Manager UK - (B2B) £55-65k + Neg Basic ( DOE ) + Bonus + Benefits

The primary purpose of the Marketing Communications Manager is the development and management of the Marcomms / Digital business revenue stream across the UK. Successful job execution requires excellence / participation in all aspects of the Marketing process from the development and execution of Strategic business plans via the creation of demand with End users and Specifiers ( Architects / Consultants / Contractors ( Installers ) and Trade ( Electrical Wholesalers & Distributors).This position will be responsible to the UK Sales director and based from home with regular office visits.... ( Southern UK )

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Planning, development and implementation of Co.’s UK External and Internal Marketing Communications strategies throughout the UK
  • Support distribution partners on an as needed basis to support the business growth.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to independently manage various activities with minimal supervision.
  • Provide competitive market information to management to help drive the direction of product marketing and development.
  • Propose new product opportunities to customer based on customer needs, timing, and compliance with Co.’s core competencies, competitive intensity and general segment attractiveness.
  • Responsible for gathering and presenting relevant market information; - trends, market share, legislation, emerging markets & routes to market.
  • Ensure articulation of Co.’s desired image and position, including consistent communication of image / brand and position to all audiences, both internal and external.
  • Responsible for editorial direction, design, production of UK division publications as well as for the content planning, design and creation.
  • Generate Media interest in the Co, maintain regular contact with key target media and coordinate appropriate response to media requests.
  • Act as Co.’s representative for product groups with all social media platforms
  • Coordinate the appearance of all Co.’s Print and Electronic materials such as letterheads, use of logo, brochures, in compliance with the Corporate guidelines.
  • Oversee the brand and ensure compliance with the visual identity guidelines.
  • Ensure that the Company regularly conducts relevant market research and coordinate and oversee this activity & monitor trends.
  • Active input with sales management team, focusing on “sales team development”.
  • Lead projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events.

PERFORMANCE METRICS:

  • Meets or exceeds quota consistently
  • Maintains detailed customer records on an on-going basis, and provides additional written detail on important customer developments or feedback by request.
  • Participates professionally and freely with senior management on the business development and planning process. Proactively participates in key planning discussions.

Experience and Skills:

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent presentation and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated active listening skills
  • Ability to gain trust and respect from customers
  • Self-motivated with strong drive to achieve business objectives
  • College degree
  • 3-5 Years General Marcomms experience gained ideally within the Lighting / Electrical / HVAC / Construction Industry, or any Associated Building Materials background...
  • Computer skills - Outlook, Excel, Internet Research, and PowerPoint
  • Must be UK Resident !

PREFERENCES:

  • Demonstrated history of e-Commerce success.
  • Knowledge of marketing strategies and tactics, basic market research techniques, product demonstration, and campaign / digital techniques
  • A forward thinking team player
  • Well versed with current ecommerce / social media trends !

Sound like you? - Apply today ! Immediate start ...

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