Marketing Manager

An award-winning business, based in Alfreton, are looking for a looking for a Marketing Manager that has, drive, determination and able to create high impact change with a strong attitude towards ‘getting things done’. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing, family business that has huge drive to take business to the next level. You will have complete responsibility for the marketing function.

Duties:

• Taking complete control of the company’s marketing function including all outward facing communications, with the support of two marketing assistants
• Creating and executing a plan for the company’s social media strategy
• Develop and deliver annual marketing strategy, setting achievable goals
• Approves and oversees the creative development of promotional literature, website content, advertisements, and other marketing-related projects
• Managing the company’s website with an interest to continually developing this to be ‘better than yesterday’
• Overseeing the development and purchasing of point of sale for use both in the resellers’ shops, and at events
• Creating maximum exposure for our brand and product
• Management of all company product packaging, from design to production
• Management of all product data sets such as features, benefits and specifications within the ERP system and related systems such as website
• Closely working with our QC Manager and Purchasing Manager
• Visiting our resellers shops to be more informed about the point of sales and sales aids required to promote the brand and maximise through sales
• Closely working with the sales team and marketing personnel to develop detailed marketing plans for all media channels

Skills / Experience:

• Experience in copywriting and producing press releases for release to a wide audience and outlets
• Experience in managing a team and minimum of 3 years’ experience as marketing manager is required
• High level of experience is required in the following software applications; WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Microsoft applications such as Excel. SQL knowledge is preferred but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience developing marketing plans and campaigns
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills

The ideal candidate for Marketing Manager is someone that wants to take complete ownership of a marketing department in a fast growing and brand focused business.

In return you will be offered a salary of £50,000, depending on experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 – 16:30 or 9:00 – 17:30 with some flexibility offered. This is full time in the office You will have 23 days holiday plus statutory bank holiday. Free parking is available onsite.