The 1810 Company is a proud member of the SCHOCK Group and a leading supplier of premium kitchen sinks, taps and accessories to the trade.
From high-quality 1810 stainless steel, Schock quartz, and colourful PVD finishes to timeless fireclay designs, we bring together luxury, innovation and practicality to create products that inspire the heart of every kitchen.
Reporting to: Managing Director
Location: Mold office
Company: The 1810 Company - premium products, ambitious growth, young, dynamic culture
About the Role
The Marketing & Brand Manager will hold full responsibility for marketing, communications, and brand development for 1810 and Schock in the UK. You will work closely with the Managing Director to build and execute our brand strategy, elevate our presence, drive product and brand integration, and support business growth.
This role requires strength in both brand and product management, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. You will collaborate frequently with our German marketing team for alignment, while owning full autonomy over local execution with the support of a Marketing Executive whom you will directly lead and mentor.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Strategy & Experience
* Lead the development and execution of the brand strategy, identity, messaging, and visual guidelines
* Drive integration of global corporate identity
* Ensure brand consistency across all customer touch points (online + offline)
* Monitor brand awareness, perception, and market performance through KPIs and insights
Product Management
* Collaborate with product teams to influence product strategy based on customer, market, and competitor insights
* Own product positioning, messaging, and go‑to‑market strategy for new and existing products
* Support product lifecycle management: range evolution, rationalisation, and performance review
* Create product collateral, messaging frameworks, and launch toolkits for sales and trade
Marketing Execution & Communications
* Develop and implement integrated marketing campaigns, with a digital‑first mindset supported by strong social media understanding
* Oversee content strategy and support hands‑on creation for social, digital, and core marketing channels
* Lead planning and execution of trade fairs, events and brand activations
* Build and manage loyalty programmes to drive customer engagement and retention
* Ensure marketing initiatives deliver measurable results and support commercial goals
* Lead and develop the UK Marketing Executive; define priorities, support daily execution, and guide professional growth
* Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Product, Customer Service, German Marketing) to align messaging and activities
* Communicate marketing strategy, key initiatives, and performance updates to the MD and senior stakeholders
Commercial & Insight
* Manage the marketing budget and ensure effective use of resources
* Track campaign performance and ROI; lead data‑driven decision making
* Analyse consumer and competitor trends; apply insights to optimise plans
Experience & Skills Required
* 10+ years’ experience in brand development, strategic marketing and communications
* Experience in Product Management, including positioning, go‑to‑market, and product lifecycle support
* Proven competence in managing product launches and cross‑functional alignment
* Digital‑first mindset — social‑media savvy with experience shaping digital channel strategies and content planning
* Experience with loyalty programmes and trade fairs/exhibitions
* Experience managing or developing junior team members
* Experience expanding brands into international markets is a strong advantage
* Excellent communicator and storyteller with strong presentation skills
* Commercially minded; analytical and data‑driven
* Able to work cross-border (Germany collaboration) while operating autonomously locally
* Must be hands‑on and comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial organisation
* Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (Master desirable)
Personal Qualities
* Strategic thinker who enjoys rolling up sleeves to deliver
* Passionate about product, brand, and customer experience
* Collaborative; builds strong relationships across functions and countries
* Highly organised with strong project management capability
* Results‑oriented, proactive, and driven to continuously improve
What We Offer
* Full ownership of the marketing and brand function, reporting directly to the MD
* Ability to shape product and brand strategy in a premium business entering an exciting growth phase
* Close collaboration with an international team, with substantial autonomy
* Opportunity to influence the full customer journey and drive business success
* Competitive salary and benefits package
👉 Apply today and help us shape the future of 1810, a Schock Group Company.
About The 1810 Company
The 1818 Company, located in Mold, North Wales, is a highly reputed supplier of quality kitchen sinks, taps and accessories. Since forming in 2009, the company has become a major kitchen sink and tap supplier in the UK specialising in the supply of stainless steel sinks, quartz composite sinks and complementing mixer taps. The constant evolvement, product development and unrelenting enthusiasm have deemed it a fast‑growing and innovative company in the UK kitchen industry. The 1810 Company is the founder of AXIX Seamless Technology – a unique concept that allows the combination of solid surface, quartz or stone worksurfaces with a contemporary designed sink to give a finished look of a steel‑bottomed, material‑clad bowl. Since March 2022, The 1810 Company is an SCHOCK Group company. For further information, please visit: www.the1810company.co.uk
About SCHOCK
Founded in 1924, SCHOCK is the inventor of the quartz composite sink and has been setting new standards in technology and quality in the field for more than 40 years. The company’s innovative strength is impressively underlined by its many patents. Customers in over 70 countries put their trust in SCHOCK products produced at the company’s headquarters in the Bavarian Forest. For further information, please visit: www.schock.de
Position Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Marketing and Sales
* Industries: Manufacturing
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