Marketing Manager

Ryman; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Referral Scheme

Fantastic training and support

Career progression opportunities

Welcoming team with a genuine impact

Exclusive discounts across all group品牌

Free parking

Access to mental health support

Recognition awards and regular socials

Job summary

Ryman is seeking a commercially focused Marketing Manager to turn great ideas into campaigns that drive footfall and sales. You will lead end-to-end delivery of local, student and services marketing, shaping the calendar, briefing creative, and managing budgets and agencies to deliver campaigns on time and with impact.

This hands-on leadership role blends big-picture thinking with attention to detail, guiding a team of retail marketers and partnering with suppliers to achieve measurable results

Responsibilities

• Owning and delivering the cross-channel marketing calendar, aligned with the promotional plan and commercial objectives.
• Creating impactful multichannel campaigns across in-store PoS, leaflets, PR, direct mail, BTL, ATL and other customer touchpoints.
• Driving local marketing initiatives that help our stores connect with customers in their communities.
• Developing targeted student and services campaigns that strengthen our brand and generate sales.
• Identifying and managing valuable brand partnerships.
• Leading, supporting and developing a talented team of retail marketing professionals.
• Managing campaign budgets and building strong relationships with agencies, suppliers and external partners.
• Measuring performance, celebrating successes and using insights to continuously improve results.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while delivering high-quality work to strict deadlines.

Job description

We're looking for a commercially focused Marketing Manager to turn great ideas into campaigns that get Ryman noticed-and bring customers through our doors.

You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of our local, student and services marketing, creating powerful campaigns and partnerships that attract new customers and keep existing ones coming back. From shaping the marketing calendar and briefing creative, to managing budgets, agencies and results, you’ll make sure every campaign lands on time and makes an impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines big-picture thinking with a real eye for detail.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning and delivering the cross-channel marketing calendar, aligned with our promotional plan and commercial objectives.
• Creating impactful multichannel campaigns across in-store PoS, leaflets, PR, direct mail, BTL, ATL and other customer touchpoints.
• Driving local marketing initiatives that help our stores connect with customers in their communities.
• Developing targeted student and services campaigns that strengthen our brand and generate sales.
• Identifying and managing valuable brand partnerships.
• Leading, supporting and developing a talented team of retail marketing professionals.
• Managing campaign budgets and building strong relationships with agencies, suppliers and external partners.
• Measuring performance, celebrating successes and using insights to continuously improve results.
• Managing multiple projects and priorities while delivering high-quality work to strict deadlines.

What you'll bring

• A genuine obsession with understanding, reaching and engaging customers.
• Strong knowledge of the modern retail marketing mix and how to put marketing principles into practice.
• A sharp commercial mindset, with the ability to connect marketing activity to sales and profit.
• Energy, initiative and sound decision-making skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate, support and develop a team.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with confidence managing several workstreams at once.
• A natural eye for effective creativeness and the confidence to challenge work that could be better.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, agencies, suppliers and partners.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for the next opportunity.
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to get into the detail to find the right answer.
• Curiosity, self-awareness and a desire to listen, learn and challenge the status quo.

What you’ll get from us

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance with opportunity to earn company bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Referral Scheme
• Fantastic training and support to help you succeed in your role.
• Opportunities to continue developing and progress into a more senior position.
• A welcoming team where you can make a genuine difference.
• Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue).
• Free parking and a subsidised canteen.
• Access to trained mental health first aiders.
• A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.

About Ryman

With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK’s go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).

We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.