Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager sought by the Building Solutions division of an international polymer manufacturer, in their Ross-on-Wye office. This global company has nearly 200 locations worldwide and supplies to a range of industries including construction, industrial and automotive industries. 

The Role:
As the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will be working in a wider marketing division of 12-13 people.
 
You will be responsible for executing all the marketing activities as assigned based on key initiatives, goals and strategies of the company and ensuring that all activities are in alignment with the corporate guidelines and provide the support needed to deliver successful implementation of the marketing plans for the Building Solutions division. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Understanding the marketing communications requirements for the Building Solutions division
• Managing three product ranges (pipes) within the division: District Heating, Underfloor Heating, Plumbing
• Campaign planning and activation with clear KPI and monitoring
• Manage the media strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders. (i.e. Head of Sales & Marketing, Building Solutions and Global Head of Marketing, Building Solutions)
• Coordination of marketing material production aligned to global campaigns
• Manage the email, content management, website & social media strategy
• Propose, plan and deliver external events and trade shows
• Agency planning and working with agencies to produce literature, videos etc.
• Provide trade-marketing support for customers of the division
• Support the Public Relations strategy
• Oversee market research insights and translate them into marketing strategies
• Engage with sales teams within the division
• Manage marketing spend to ensure all activities are within agreed budgets.
• Occasional travel (c2 days per month) for sales/strategy meetings, exhibitions, conferences etc

 
The successful Marketing & Communications Manager should have:

• Degree in relevant marketing-related discipline is strongly preferred
• A strong level of experience within a similar marketing role
• B2B marketing experience is essential
• Experience working within the B2B Industrial sector is preferred
• Experience in video production and agency management
• Great command of digital marketing
• Keen interest in sustainability would be beneficial
• The ability to take both a strategic overview and a hands-on approach
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to deal credibly with senior stakeholders

Benefits: 

• £30,000 - £44,976 salary depending on experience  
• Linear Yearly Increases subject to management discretion (cost of living payment) 
• Annual assessment process – opportunity of a one off performance recognition payment and / or basic wage increase  
• Flexible hours (37.5 hours, core hours 10am – 3pm) - Immediate
• 50% hybrid working (50/50 over a two-week period) after probation
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme 
• Health cash plans 
• Occupational health 
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (4 days year 1, rising to 5 days from year 2) 
• Sick pay 
• Cycle To Work scheme 
• 32 days’ holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service 
• Enhanced maternity/paternity after 2 years’ service  
• Smart casual dress code 
• Dress-down Fridays 
• Free parking 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Onsite EV charge points
• Internal training academy 
• E-learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning  
• Access to external training and supported education 
• Stunning office location 
• Excellent working environment 
• Long term career opportunities 

 
Marketing & Communications Manager
 
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire (50% hybrid after probation)
 
£30,000 - £44,796 depending on experience + excellent benefits
 
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