Marketing Manager - Automotive Location: Somerset Salary: Up to £58,000 per annum (flexibility dependent on experience) Contract: 12-month contract initially Role Overview Our client, a well-known automotive retailer in the South-West are seeking an experienced, hands-on Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function during a 12-month maternity cover with aim of growing into a separate, permanent role at the end of the 12 months. They are a family-owned business who are growing out and looking to hire a marketing leader to execute digital and offline marketing teams on a 12 month maternity cover contract. You will own brand execution, drive digital and offline marketing campaigns, and lead a small team of three. You'll need to be both strategic and operational, bringing fresh ideas while delivering day-to-day excellence. Please note this would be an office based role. There is flexibility around start/end times and flexibility to work from home when required. What You'll Be Doing: Lead digital merchandising. Execute brand campaigns across digital, social media, and in-store platforms. Manage online reputation and customer engagement. Develop customer retention and loyalty strategies. Oversee marketing budgets and deliver cost-effective campaigns. Create impactful marketing materials and support tactical promotional campaigns. Manage internal communications and agency partnerships. What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Marketing Manager or equivalent, with a very strong preference for Automotive industry experience Track record of success in digital marketing execution - PPC, social media, Good ads, Website management Familiarity with tools like Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, CRM platforms, CMS systems, and design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop). A hands-on leader who can manage a small team and external agency relationships. If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to