Marketing Manager

Brand Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in the industrial sector is seeking a marketing professional in Northampton. The role involves developing marketing strategies, managing campaigns, and conducting market analysis. Candidates should have experience in B2B environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A full UK driving licence is required for occasional travel to trade events. This position offers a collaborative culture and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a standalone or small team marketing role.
• Background in B2B or distribution environments, ideally within technical or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the confidence to set direction and make decisions.
• Excellent written communication and content creation skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and working collaboratively with other departments.
• Full UK driving licence required due to occasional travel for trade events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an integrated marketing plan aligned to business growth objectives.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and trends.
• Manage the creation of marketing materials and digital content.
• Oversee SEO, PPC, email and social activity ensuring campaigns drive measurable results.
• Coordinate PR, trade press features and technical content such as case studies and white papers.
• Lead on trade show planning and attendance (typically 3-5 per year).
• Support product launches with engaging content and collateral.
• Measure campaign performance and report on ROI.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Analytical mindset

Content creation

Project management

Job description

Overview

We're working with an established international manufacturer and distributor that's highly regarded within the industrial and technical sectors for its innovative and sustainable solutions. This is a business with a collaborative culture and a supportive approach to development, working from its Northampton base with a hybrid set-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an integrated marketing plan aligned to business growth objectives


• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and trends


• Manage the creation of marketing materials and digital content


• Oversee SEO, PPC, email and social activity ensuring campaigns drive measurable results


• Coordinate PR, trade press features and technical content such as case studies and white papers


• Lead on trade show planning and attendance (typically 3-5 per year)


• Support product launches with engaging content and collateral


• Measure campaign performance and report on ROI

Your background

• Proven experience in a standalone or small team marketing role


• Background in B2B or distribution environments, ideally within technical or manufacturing sectors


• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the confidence to set direction and make decisions


• Excellent written communication and content creation skills


• Comfortable managing multiple projects and working collaboratively with other departments


• Full UK driving licence required due to occasional travel for trade events