Group Marketing Manager

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.

AAG’s network serves thousands of customers across Europe supported by a logistics infrastructure of 75 Distribution Centres, approximately 2,550 Stores and thousands of vehicle repairers, body shops and auto-centres. AAG has a revenue of 3.4 billion euros with over 17,000 employees.

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We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Group Marketing Manager to lead our entire marketing function across multiple business units. This senior leadership role involves managing a large, multidisciplinary marketing team of around 25 people, spanning B2B and B2C marketing, digital marketing, private label, and creative support functions including graphic design. The role also includes oversight of marketing activities for our BTCC racing team.

Our organisation operates through multiple business units, managing numerous brands and selling through a variety of channels, including a robust distribution network and a significant store network across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing marketing strategies across diverse brands, selling channels, and marketing platforms, ensuring alignment and growth across all areas.

• Lead and manage the comprehensive marketing function covering multiple business units and brands.
• Manage and develop a diverse marketing team of approximately 25 people, including specialists in product marketing, digital, private label, creative support, and more.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that address the needs of different brands, selling channels (B2B, B2C, retail, distribution), and marketing platforms.
• Oversee the marketing and positioning of private label products to maximise market share and brand strength.
• Coordinate marketing efforts related to the BTCC racing team, leveraging this platform for brand visibility and engagement.
• Ensure marketing strategies support and drive growth across the UK and Ireland distribution and store networks.
• Collaborate closely with commercial leaders and senior management to ensure marketing initiatives are aligned with broader business objectives.
• Manage the marketing budget responsibly to maximise return on investment.
• Analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitive activity across multiple sectors, brands, and channels to continuously refine marketing approaches.
• Report directly to the Managing Director of UK Subsidiaries, providing clear and insightful updates on marketing performance and strategic direction.

• Proven track record managing large marketing teams (circa 25 people) and owning whole marketing functions.
• Experience managing marketing across multiple business units and brands.
• Experience leading marketing efforts across differing selling channels including B2B, B2C, retail, and distribution.
• Extensive digital marketing expertise covering a range of platforms and channels.
• Experience managing private label marketing strategies.
• Experience working with creative teams including graphic design as part of a broader marketing function.
• Proven experience managing sponsorship or sports marketing programmes, ideally motor sport or similar high-profile partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management…