Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover

Marketing Manager - 12 Month Maternity Cover Edinburgh

As the Marketing Manager you will be managing the day-to-day marketing of the company as well as its long-term marketing strategy.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively manage all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department
• Develop the marketing strategy, in line with company objectives
• Co‑ordinate marketing campaigns with sales activities
• Manage the company’s marketing budget
• Plan and implement effective promotional campaigns
• Manage and improve lead generation campaigns and measure the results
• Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity
• Create a wide range of relevant marketing and promotion collateral to support growth
• Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives
• Manage and develop the marketing team
• Additional duties, as required by the business

• Experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience of managing and leading a team
• Proven track record in the delivery of B2B and/or B2C multi‑channel marketing programmes

• BA Hons or higher in Marketing
• CIM

• Strong management and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident and dynamic personality
• Creative outlook
• Experience of builders’ merchant or KBB sectors

• Demonstrates willingness to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence.
• Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s points of view.
• Responds effectively to changing circumstances.
• Adjusts tasks and priorities when necessary.
• Constantly seeks ways to improve processes, products or services.
• Seeks out/engages in continuous learning opportunities that develop self and expands organizational intellectual capital.
• Uses feedback from co-workers and clients in order to continuously improve service

• Offers assistance when seeing others being overwhelmed with work or unable to solve a problem
• Is friendly, approachable and cooperative
• Shares knowledge, ideas and concerns with other members of a team and across a wider organisational network
• Admits to mistakes instead of blaming others
• Respects cultural differences and differences in opinions

• Focuses on long term solutions.
• Deals objectively with conflict.
• Supports team members in difficult situations.
• Treats all team members equally.
• Clearly communicates the direction, required performance, and challenges of the team to its members.
• Provides feedback regarding both strengths and development needs on a regular basis; appropriately balances positive and negative messages
• Actively looks for ways to identify market demands and meet the customers’ needs.
• Continuously monitors delivery to make sure the customer receives an excellent service.
• Treats all clients with respect and cultural awareness.
• Accepts responsibility for mistakes, apologises and makes suitable and timely amendments.
• Takes pride in delivering a high quality product or service.

• Ensures a clear understanding of the desired end result; if unsure, asks for clarification.
• Is able to work independently and prioritise the workload.
• Anticipates and prepares for upcoming events ensuring adequate resources are available.
• Keeps track of progress of a task or a project.
• Creates action plans in order to achieve performance expectations.

• Present and discuss views effectively, through formal, informal, written and spoken communication, adjusting style to suit the audience.
• Actively listens to co-workers and customers to gain a better understanding of their concerns and needs.
• Spells and uses punctuation correctly; uses proper grammar; uses an appropriate business writing style.
• Keeps other members of the team accurately informed and up to date.

• Deals with problems as soon as they arise.
• Presents problem analysis and recommended solution to others rather than just identifying or describing the problem itself.
• Acknowledges when doesn't know something and takes steps to find out.
• Anticipates potential obstacles and develops plans to overcome them.
• Uses critical thinking to analyse the situation and establish course of action.

Working for one of the leading manufacturing companies in the country, this is a great opportunity to drive positive change and make a significant contribution across the business. In return, you will receive a rewarding and competitive remuneration package, and be based in our Edinburgh office, in the heart of Scotland.

• 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays), with the opportunity to purchase additional days.
• Flexi hours – with a 3 o’clock finish on a Friday!
• On-site parking.

If you're interested in this position, please apply using the form below.