Marketing Manager
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Stone & Surfaces Show, Stone Specialist, and Stone Bulletin
Location: Loughton, Essex
Salary £45,000 (pro-rata)
Employment Type: Part-time (3 days per week in the office, with potential to increase)
About the Portfolio
Our client is the organiser behind the UK's leading event for the stone, ceramics, and surface materials sectors - the Stone & Surfaces Show. The show brings together architects, designers, fabricators, and suppliers to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship within the built environment.
This role also encompasses two influential media platforms: Stone Specialist, the UK's top trade website for the natural stone industry, and Stone Bulletin, a key digital newsletter serving the sector. Together, these brands form a powerful, year-round platform of content, insight, and industry connection.
The Role
Our client is seeking a commercially minded and creative Marketing Manager to lead marketing and communications for this specialist portfolio. The successful candidate will develop and execute multi-channel campaigns that drive visitor attendance, exhibitor engagement, content reach, and subscriber growth.
This is a strategic and hands-on position, blending event marketing, digital content strategy, and audience development. It's a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven marketer who thrives in a fast-paced, content-rich environment.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Campaigns
Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies across the event and media brands
Manage targeted campaigns to meet visitor, exhibitor, subscriber, and revenue goals
Collaborate with content and commercial teams to align messaging and objectives
Event Marketing
Lead on campaign delivery across digital, print, email, social media, PR, and partnerships
Create and execute visitor acquisition and exhibitor lead generation strategies
Manage event branding and onsite marketing materials
Digital Media & Content Marketing
Oversee content planning and audience engagement for the Stone Specialist website
Manage and optimise the Stone Bulletin newsletter
Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure consistency across platforms
Use SEO, analytics, and engagement tools to drive growth and visibility
Partnerships & Communications
Develop relationships with industry partners, trade associations, and media
Oversee PR to position the portfolio as a thought leader within the sector
Manage third-party agencies and freelance support as needed
Performance & Reporting
Track and report on campaign performance across all channels
Use insights to inform future marketing strategy
Manage budgets and ensure efficient use of resources
Skills & Experience
Minimum 4 years' experience in B2B marketing, ideally within exhibitions, trade media or publishing
Proven ability to deliver successful integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Strong skills in content marketing, SEO, email strategy, and audience development
Proficient in CRM and marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Mailchimp, or Salesforce
Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills
You'll Be
A strategic thinker who's also willing to roll up your sleeves
Passionate about design, architecture, and the built environment
Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented
Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Why Apply?
Join a growing and dynamic portfolio with strong industry relevance
Play a key role in shaping a leading UK trade event and its supporting media brands
Be part of a supportive, creative, and ambitious marketing team
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary
Private healthcare through Medicash
Enhanced parental leave
Generous holiday entitlement plus your birthday off (with cake!)
Pension scheme
Access to training and development opportunities
Discounts on company events and local businesses
Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives
Initially part-time (3 days per week), with scope to move into a full-time role
Ready to shape the future of this exciting portfolio?
Apply now and bring your marketing expertise to a high-impact, highly respected brand group.
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