Want to work for a challenger brand, with significant recent investment?

In a full-mix role based in lovely offices in South Manchester?

Our client is a rapid growth tech disruptor based in South Manchester and they’re looking to grow their Marketing team by recruiting a Marketing Manager.

The role will support the Marketing Director and be central to their growth plans.

The role

• Develop an effective marketing plan, working closely with and supporting the sales department
• Manage all aspects of print production, receipt, distribution and recording organising inventory
• Deliver all marketing activity within the agreed budget
• Give input into the strategic planning and tactical activities in order to boost customer acquisition and increase gross margin
• Managing and creating appropriate on brand content for a variety of channels in conjunction with our agency partners and in house designer
• Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback
• Compiling metrics and reporting on the effectiveness of all marketing campaigns
• Respond to queries coming in via social media channels
• Help with the planning and hosting of marketing events
• Perform market research and analysis
• Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content
• Support the Marketing Director with marketing activities and tasks

The Candidare

• Degree or equivalent in marketing or similar discipline with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe etc.)
• A strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques
• Experienced in planning, organising and attending events and exhibitions / trade shows
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all departments
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
• Outstanding multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to independently move projects forward, prioritise, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent copy writing skills
• Experience with content creation a plus
• Willingness for occasional travel
• Must be creative, positive, enthusiastic, a flexible team-member with a passion for marketing

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