Marketing Manager

Description

Sue Ross Recruitment are currently working with a wholesaler and distributor for consumer products serving independent UK retailers. Our client buys and trades specifically to the gifting and greeting cards industry and is looking for an experienced Marketing professional to join their small team. We are looking for a versatile individual and experienced website and social media marketing manager, with some customer service experience.

This opportunity would suit someone who is creative, innovative, strategic, friendly, and confident with excellent computer literacy skills to create marketing campaigns, exhibition planning and support the sales team.

The successful candidate should have experience in…

• Website management.
• Marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Develop plans and strategies for social media marketing.
• Trade press contact.
• Exhibition planning, preparation, and attendance.
• Lead generation for sales team.

Responsibilities include;

• Create a strong and dependable brand and image.
• Maintain and update the company website.
• Brainstorm, build, track, monitor and implement marketing campaigns and mailshots by post and social media to prospects.
• Create engaging content and schedule social media posts to attract the target audience, seek out new avenues to connect with suppliers and members.
• Increase social media links with other industry bodies through interaction.
• Use analytics tools to gauge the success of campaigns and prepare reports on campaigns.
• Update posts to include relevant keywords for search engine optimisation.
• Create prospecting material for sales from all platforms.
• Create adverts for trade press and website.
• Plan exhibitions and shows to represent the company with colleagues.  This may include nights away.
• The ability to build relationships and a good rapport easily.  Contact members for feedback.
• An eye for detail, meticulous approach, and the ability to prioritise and multi-task are essential.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.