Automotive Marketing Manager Vacancy - Northamptonshire - Location: Northampton - Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Bonus - Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Our client, a fast-growing and highly respected product manufacturer vehicle for the automotive sector, is looking to appoint an experienced Automotive Marketing Manager to take full ownership of how the brand shows up in market. The Automotive division is a core growth area for the business, spanning direct-to-consumer, professional and B2B channels, supported by a strong global distribution network. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will lead marketing strategy and execution end-to-end, ensuring clear positioning, disciplined product launches and strong partner enablement across all channels. Based at the company’s Northamptonhire headquarters, you will work closely with product development, training, sales and senior leadership teams, while also collaborating with international marketing colleagues. Key responsibilities: - Own the marketing roadmap, defining target audiences, focus products and key trading opportunities. - Plan and manage the campaign calendar, setting clear objectives and tracking performance. - Lead major product launches and core campaigns from planning through to review. - Work with the digital team to deliver impactful content across web, email and paid channels. - Maintain consistent brand messaging across D2C, B2B, distributor and event activity. - Produce complete launch toolkits to support internal teams and external partners. - Develop effective B2B marketing materials, including sales tools, case studies and merchandising support. Requirements: - A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a marketing role - Proven experience delivering strategic marketing across both B2B and D2C channels - Strong campaign planning and product launch management skills - Experience working with partners, distributors or sales teams - Hands-on experience with CMS (WordPress), HubSpot CRM, email marketing platforms, paid media and analytics tools - A highly organised, detail-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple projects - Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally - A genuine enthusiasm for automotive products and car culture Benefits: - 20 days holiday, increasing after 3 years’ service - Monthly product allowance - Company pension scheme - Christmas closure - Remote GP and physiotherapy services - Life insurance and critical illness cover - Employee Assistance Programme - Annual bonus scheme - Free fruit, snacks and refreshments - Regular company events For experienced automotive marketers who value credibility, clarity and delivering work to a high standard, this Automotive Marketing Manager role offers genuine influence and long-term opportunity. If you are interested in hearing more about this Automotive Marketing Manager role, or others we have in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Tom Thacker at Perfect Placement today. Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job - let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.