Marketing / Brand Manager

Job Title: Marketing / Brand Manager

Location: Chester

Salary: GBP45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday

Due to continued growth at our Chester office, we have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join a global company within their prestigious, modern Chester office. The role is full-time and permanent.

WS Audiology group was formed in 2019 through a merger with Widex and Signia, combining over 140 years of experience in pioneering the use of technology to help people with hearing loss hear the sounds that make life wonderful. We are active in over 125 markets and employ over 11,000 people worldwide. Our broad portfolio of hearing-related products and services generates annual revenues exceeding 2 billion EUR.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Be the brand custodian for Signia and other own label ranges
• Manage annual brand management processes
• Own all brand communications to B2B and B2C targets
• Control the total Marketing Communications schedule (including digital): customer communications, PR, advertising, and manage the marketing activity schedule
• Line manage a Marketing Executive
• Oversee day-to-day marketing activities of the department
• Deliver company targets and KPIs
• Coordinate with the team to ensure graphic design workload meets customer needs
• Review and monitor external vendors such as print, POS, design, and events management
• Manage the marketing budget aligned with sales goals and company objectives
• Collaborate with sales leads to develop and deliver launches and campaigns
• Develop the marketing team by setting clear objectives and conducting ongoing performance reviews
• Participate in management meetings, contributing to company objectives and performance
• Manage and coordinate exhibitions and events, ensuring planning aligns with company goals, with support from the events team
• Support product management for existing and new technologies
• Work with the Marketing Director and counterpart Marketing Manager to oversee broader market strategies

About You
Essential Experience:

• A degree in Marketing, Business, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing or similar roles
• Strong competencies in customer focus, leadership, motivation, inspiration, and strategic thinking

Benefits
The Marketing / Brand Manager will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking and more

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a forward-thinking, fast-paced global organization.

Candidates with experience as a Senior Marketing Executive, Brand Manager, Marketing Campaign Manager, Marketing Supervisor, B2B Marketing, Senior Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Strategy Manager, Group Marketing Manager, or Marketing Specialist may also be considered for this role.