Marketing Manager

Sodexo; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in the UK is seeking a Marketing Manager to drive growth and enhance brand visibility at the American Express Stadium. The role involves leading marketing campaigns, optimizing budgets, and collaborating with sales teams to deliver impactful marketing strategies. Ideal candidates will have a marketing degree, strong creativity, and excellent communication skills. Join us to be part of an exciting environment at one of the country's leading venues.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Flexible work environment

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven creativity in delivering integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of marketing trends, digital strategy, and hospitality/retail marketing.
• A track record of building brand visibility and driving measurable commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the venue’s annual marketing plan, driving B2B and B2C growth.
• Manage and optimise the marketing budget, reporting on performance and adapting strategies.
• Create and execute digital, social, email, and traditional campaigns.

Skills

Creativity

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate-level qualification in marketing or related field

Job description

Marketing Manager

• Location: American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9BL
• Salary: £40,000pa- £45,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits
• Hours: 40hrs pw Monday - Friday, some flexibility for events required

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live! we create moments that matter in some of the UK’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues. We’re on the lookout for a creative, commercially savvy Marketing Manager to join our team at the American Express Stadium - home of Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

This is your chance to combine your marketing expertise with the energy of live sport, hospitality, and events. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how fans, guests, and businesses connect with this world‑class venue while being supported by our central marketing experts and on‑site Sodexo Live! team.

As Marketing Manager at the American Express Stadium, you’ll play a key role in driving growth and shaping how fans, guests, and businesses experience this iconic venue. Your creativity and commercial insight will help boost sales and revenue across hospitality, retail, and conference & events, while building a strong digital presence with a clear go‑to‑market strategy. By delivering compelling campaigns and promotions, you’ll not only elevate customer satisfaction but also leave a lasting impact on one of the South Coast’s most exciting sporting destinations.

Apply today and bring your marketing expertise to the heart of the action at the American Express Stadium with Sodexo Live!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver the venue’s annual marketing plan, driving B2B and B2C growth.
• Create and execute digital, social, email, and traditional campaigns that inspire action.
• Partner with sales and operations teams to develop impactful collateral, offers, and promotions.
• Manage and optimise the marketing budget, reporting on performance and adapting strategies in real time.
• Develop engaging POS and promotional materials for hospitality, retail, and conference & events.
• Collaborate closely with central marketing and the venue client to maximise opportunities and maintain brand standards.
• Ensure all activity is GDPR compliant and leverage Salesforce for effective data‑driven targeting.

What You Bring

• Graduate‑level qualification in marketing or a related field.
• Proven creativity in delivering integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Strong analytical skills with a data‑driven mindset.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of marketing trends, digital strategy, and hospitality/retail marketing.
• A track record of building brand visibility and driving measurable commercial results.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Retirement Plan.
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by us.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo Live! reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. The rewards and Benfits guide is attached.

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