A rare opportunity for a high-calibre Senior Marketing Executive or early-stage Marketing Manager to take full ownership of high-impact campaigns within a leading experiential, retail and brand activation business, with clear visibility and influence at senior level. Backed by a highly regarded people-focused leader and a genuine progression plan, this role is designed to develop into Head of Marketing within c.2 years.
Client Details
The company operates at the intersection of experiential marketing, brand engagement and retail activation, connecting major consumer brands with high-footfall environments such as shopping centres, transport hubs and public venues.
They are particularly well known for:
Brand experience and activation campaigns that bring brands to life in physical spaces
Pop-ups, promotions and short-term retail solutions
Working with a mix of global brands and fast-growing challengers
A strong reputation for operational delivery and commercial impactThe group has been operating successfully for many years, continues to invest in its marketing capability, and is focused on building repeatable, high-quality marketing processes that support sales growth.
Description
Reporting into the Group Head of Marketing, the Marketing Manager will translate business priorities into clear, structured marketing plans and deliver campaigns end-to-end.
You'll have day-to-day ownership of marketing, while also supporting cross-product campaigns. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility - ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Campaign & product delivery
Own marketing plans and campaigns end-to-end
Support wider group campaigns in collaboration with sales leadership
Plan and deliver activity on time, on brief and to a high standard
Write clear, effective briefs for design, digital and external suppliersSales support & proof
Lead creation of proposals, pitch decks, case studies and campaign materials
Ensure proof of performance is captured post-activation
Maintain and evolve core sales collateralPlanning & collaboration
Translate priorities into clear weekly and monthly plans
Run regular check-ins with sales and operations
Keep workflow smooth across marketing, design and commercial teamsTeam leadership
Line manage Marketing Assistants and Interns
Support junior team members with prioritisation, feedback and development
Build confidence and capability across the teamMeasurement & improvement
Track relevant campaign KPIs
Identify issues early and propose practical solutions
Help embed repeatable processes and ways of working
What success looks like
Campaigns delivered well, on time and to a high standard
Sales teams consistently using strong proposals and proof assets
Junior team members growing in confidence and capability
Reduced need for senior intervention in day-to-day delivery
A clear, reliable planning rhythm across marketingProfile
Who this role is for
This role will suit someone who is ready to step up, not just maintain the status quo.
You'll likely have:
Experience as a Senior Marketing Executive or Marketing Manager delivering campaigns end-to-end
Confidence running multi-channel campaigns with clear objectives
Strong writing, briefing and presentation (deck-building) skills
Experience working closely with designers and external suppliers
Good working knowledge of CRM and analytics
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesKey behaviours
Proactive and accountable
Curious and insight-led
Calm and resilient under pressure
High attention to detail
A clear, practical communicator
Job Offer
Progression & leadership
I've known the line manager for this role for a number of years and have built teams for him previously. The feedback from people who've worked under him has been consistently excellent.
He is:
Highly endorseable as a leader
Clear, fair and supportive
Genuinely invested in progression and development, not just delivery
If you're ambitious and want a manager who actively helps you get to the next level, this is a big plus.Competitive Salary, with the intention to introduce a 10% bonus structure this year, and a significant step up within 2 years