Franchise Development Marketing Manager Drive Growth Across Multiple Leading Brands We're working with a fast-growing, multi-brand business operating within the logistics, shipping and print sector, looking to add a talented Franchise Development Marketing Manager to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused marketing professional who thrives on lead generation, CRM strategy and campaign optimisation. You'll play a pivotal role in attracting, nurturing and converting franchise prospects while helping shape the wider growth strategy across several established brands. The Opportunity As Franchise Development Marketing Manager, you'll take ownership of lead generation activity across both digital and offline channels, using data-driven insights to optimise performance and maximise ROI. Working closely with the sales team, you'll develop effective lead nurturing journeys, manage marketing budgets, and ensure prospects are guided seamlessly through the sales funnel. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence strategy, improve efficiencies and make a genuine impact on business growth.What You'll Be Doing  Developing and executing lead generation campaigns across digital and direct marketing channels.Managing CRM activity and nurturing prospects through the sales funnel.Working closely with sales teams to improve lead conversion rates.Planning, implementing and optimising campaigns across SEO, PPC, Paid Social, Email and Content MarketingManaging marketing budgets and delivering strong ROI.Monitoring campaign performance and reporting insights to senior stakeholders.Using data segmentation and analytics to improve targeting and campaign effectiveness.Coordinating and delivering exhibitions and events to generate new business opportunities.Identifying opportunities to introduce automation, AI and process improvements within the marketing function. What We're Looking For  Proven experience within CRM, email marketing, database marketing and digital campaigns.Strong lead generation and lead nurturing experience.Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot or similar.Excellent understanding of Google Analytics and campaign reporting.Experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.A proactive approach and enthusiasm for new technologies, including AI and marketing automation. What's On Offer  Salary up to £45,000Performance-based annual bonusHybrid working model (60/40)Health insuranceDeath in service benefitOngoing training and professional developmentAccess to internal learning platformsFriendly, collaborative cultureGenuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

Looking for an SEO role where you can actually own your accounts, run with your ideas and have some autonomy? SEO Manager Manchester City Centre | Hybrid | Salary up to £40k  We’re working exclusively with an established, growing digital & PR agency who are investing heavily in their new Manchester team, making this a great time to get involved. Already a renowned agency in the Midlands, they are now bringing this success to Manchester and looking to make a key hire. As their newest SEO Manager you’ll bring around 2 -3 years’ experience and know your SEO fundamentals, whilst also being ready to take more ownership. The Role Take ownership of a varied portfolio of SEO clients across Ecommerce, Retail and B2B Develop and deliver SEO strategies from start to finish Get hands-on across on-page, content, UX and technical SEO Run client calls and confidently talk through results and recommendations Use data to spot opportunities and improve performance Explore new opportunities across AI Search and emerging channels About You Around 3+ years’ SEO experience, ideally agency-side A strong SEO all-rounder- you don’t need to be super technical Comfortable managing clients and taking ownership of accounts Good understanding of tools such as GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs and Screaming Frog Proactive, organised and happy working autonomously Why Join? You’ll be joining an established agency with a growing Manchester presence, a down-to-earth team and continued investment in AI & Automation. There’s plenty of senior support from their brilliant Head of Digital but they want someone who’ll be trusted to run with their work rather than being micromanaged. You’ll also get 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, Christmas closure, your birthday off, flexible start/finish times, personal training budget, quarterly development days and regular socials. Hybrid: 2- 3 days per week in Manchester As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

A dynamic paid media agency based in Manchester City Centre is looking for a Paid Social Strategist Paid Media Agency Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH) Salary up to £40,000 This agency, a dynamic paid media agency based in Manchester City Centre have genuinely been smashing it ever since they were founded 3 years ago! They have no ego’s, don’t take themselves too seriously, but when it comes to client work, they are at the very top of their game. They’re now looking for a Paid Social Strategist to join their growing team and be their 6th employee. If you’re passionate about data-driven marketing and love optimising paid social strategies for maximum impact, they want to hear from you! What You’ll Be Doing: Manage a portfolio of Paid Social accounts across Meta and TikTok Build and optimise campaign structures to support performance and testing Lead structured creative testing across hooks, formats, audiences and offers Brief creative teams and provide clear, actionable feedback Manage budgets, bidding and ongoing optimisation against client targets Deliver insightful reporting, explaining performance, learnings and next steps Build strong client relationships through calls and regular comms Stay ahead of platform updates and emerging trends What’s In It for You? Founders who are down-to-earth, and have created a culture with no hoops to jump through, just genuine autonomy A small team where your work is visible and you have genuine input An enviable client list including Fitness, Beauty, Luxury Beer and coffee on tap! What they’re looking for? 2+ years’ experience managing Paid Social campaigns, agency side Strong hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager is a must Good understanding of GA4, attribution and campaign measurement Confident analysing performance and turning data into clear insights and recommendations Excellent attention to detail across ad copy, UTMs, naming conventions and creative Comfortable working directly with clients and explaining the thinking behind your recommendations Ready to take your paid social career to the next level? Apply now and be part of their growing team! As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.