Marketing Manager

Job Description

Marketing ManagerSalary: £35,000pa dependent upon experienceLeeds Head Office LS12 6AJFull Time 40hrs, Permanent, 0830 to 1700 Monday to FridayEstablished in 2000 as a small family business, SM UK, an auto-engineering company specializing in commercial vehicle safety systems has gone from strength to strength. Operating Nationwide dealing with some of the largest fleets in the country whilst providingoptimum solutions and a seamless service tailored to meet the exact requirements of our clients.Due to our continued progressive growth and diversification, SM UK currently has a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an established Marketing Manager to take on this vital role in the Companys further expansion to help take SMUK to the next level,by developing our marketing strategy, building on our existing brand and driving forward the Companys growth and competitive edge.SM UK are recognised as the preferred supplier for the UKs biggest manufacturer of vehicle safety systems including commercial vehicle CCTV, reverse cameras, cyclist detection systems including HALO, obstacle detection and radar systems, visual warningsystems and specialist vehicle installation. More recently SM UK has expanded into the Racking, Welfare and Van Conversion Market dealing with leading brands such as Sortimo and System Edstrom to provide bespoke solutions for clients up and down the country.We are looking for a commercially focused, creative and driven marketing professional that can thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Working as part of the Management Team you will be expected to have an active role in driving the business forward,whist keeping the Company values in mind.The ideal candidate will be passionate about marketing, PR and social media. You will need to be a confident communicator with a great imagination and creative mind to be able to suggest, share and implement ideas.You will be a well organised, motivated, and ambitious individual who will be integral to our growing Management Team. Joining at a very exciting time you will have a desire to expand your knowledge and experience, with the opportunity to further developyour career with usYour duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Working as part of the Management Team to develop strategic growth plans
• Developing and implementing marketing plans and strategy to produce key objectives to achieve projected plans
• Sales Division supportlead generation, creating brochures and sales documentation, helping design sales presentations, marketing material and merchandise
• Carrying out market research into existing and new markets, products and services and maintaining a database of contacts
• Building and developing our existing brand, ensuring consistency throughout all platforms
• Manage and monitor the marketing budget
• Develop, and monitor the marketing calendar
• Produce regular reports and analysis to help inform decisions to aid in planning, management and focus of the function and its support for the entire Company
• Create engaging content including writing and scheduling media posts, photography, videography, graphic and advert design
• Building our social media following and engagement on Linked In, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Find, connect and communicate with target markets
• Managing email campaigns, newsletters, maintaining and developing database
• Website Management and maintenance including blog writing, updating, content creation, SEO
• Producing customer case studies and testimonials
• Competitor Analysis
• Research, plan, organise and promote Company events, networking opportunities and exhibitions
• Liaising with external PR companies for press release opportunities
• Manage and promote Company sponsorships

Experience / Skills Required

• Proven experience in marketing management
• Relevant marketing qualifications and/or experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, enthusiasm, passion, commitment, and loyalty
• Disciplined, highly organised, work on own initiative as part of a Team
• Forward thinking, ability to keep up with marketing/industry trends and new developments
• Commercially aware
• Attention to detail

In return we offer the following:

• 28 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Private Health Care
• Company Pension Scheme
• Full in-house and external product training provided

If you would like to be part of a progressive, successful, dedicated team with the opportunity for progression then look no further, contact us for more information.