UK Marketing Manager ( Marcomms )

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

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

The primary purpose of the Marketing Manager is the development and management of the Marcomms / Digital business activities 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 (Distributors).This position will be responsible to the UK Managing director and based from home with regular weekly 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 - Website & Re-branding !!
• 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 and located in the South East 

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 e-commerce / social media trends !

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