Retail Marketing Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Marketing Manager to join the team at Vertu. We are offering a basic salary of £36,000, plus a company car and excellent company benefits. This role offers flexible location working, with travel to Head Office in Gateshead and dealerships as required. Reporting into the Head of Retail Marketing, you will play a crucial role in building awareness of the Vertu brand and our dealership network, driving footfall into our sites and traffic to our website. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full marketing mix, from initial brief to final delivery. This role is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident in stakeholder management, highly organised, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy working across multiple campaigns, coordinating complex activity, and delivering measurable results — this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Purpose Plan and deliver all New, Commercial, Used and Motability campaigns by franchise Ensure smooth end‑to‑end delivery of campaigns through excellent project management Build strong working relationships with manufacturer partners, identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased collaboration Closely manage monthly and annual budgets, ensuring performance aligns to growth targets Ensure all activity aligns with FCA regulations and manufacturer brand guidelines Play a central role in building brand awareness, supporting the Vertu Motors growth strategy Main Responsibilities Develop a deep understanding of the market landscape, including competitors, customer behaviour and emerging trends, using this insight to elevate marketing performance Partner with the in‑house Advertising team to develop clear, compelling marketing plans aligned to national campaigns and franchise strategy Take full accountability for franchise budgets, delivering regular performance commentary and cost‑efficient planning recommendations Lead dealership retention events, coordinating logistics, asset creation, engagement plans and rollout across all sites Analyse enquiry, sales and conversion data to drive targeted marketing actions Work with dealerships and the Marketing Partnerships team to maximise local sponsorships, product placement opportunities and county show activations Ensure all franchise web content is accurate, engaging and up-to-date — including new model launches and offer updates Coordinate offer generation and brief Studio and Media Agency partners to produce high‑quality creative and effective regional media assets Represent the franchise or division in key forums including Divisional Operations Meetings, dealership reviews, manufacturer conferences and wider strategic conversations Support the wider Marketing team across local partnerships, outdoor events and retail initiatives Essential Criteria Degree preferred but not essential Full UK Driver’s Licence Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Ability to use data and marketing cohesively to inform decisions Understanding of Google Analytics Willingness to travel to Gateshead and dealerships when required Flexible on location — candidates from any region are welcome to apply Desirable Criteria Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana ) Automotive marketing experience CIM qualification Personality & Behavioural Qualities Aligned with Vertu Motors’ core values Creative thinker with strong problem‑solving ability Positive “can‑do” attitude, even under pressure High energy, resilience and passion for driving results Analytical mindset with good commercial judgement Ambitious — both personally and for the business Excellent personal organisation and ability to prioritise effectively What We Offer We are proud to invest more in colleague development than any other motor retailer. If successful, you’ll benefit from ongoing training, career development and a comprehensive benefits package including: 25 days holiday rising with length of service bank holidays Access to our colleague rewards platform with cash-back and retail discounts Preferential service rates Colleague purchase scheme Share incentive scheme Pension Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Apply today to be considered for this role! If your application is successful, employment checks will be required, including verification of previous employment, address, credit history, and criminal record. LI-JC1