Marketing Manager, EMEA Marketing

Avnet United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology distributor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Marketing Manager to shape and execute online marketing strategies that drive growth and brand visibility. The role includes cultivating industry relationships, managing marketing budgets, and collaborating with teams to define effective strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in marketing, with a strong focus on digital channels. This position offers a flexible hybrid working environment with various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

LinkedIn Learning license

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

FREE Onsite Parking

Mentor Connect program

Reward schemes – EV Car Scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in marketing.
• Extensive knowledge of marketing principles and strategies.
• Strong self-direction and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative online marketing strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers for Marketing Development Funds.
• Create marketing plans specific to the region.
• Manage the regional marketing budget.

Skills

Digital marketing

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Job description

Farnell

Farnell, an Avnet company, is a global high-service distributor of technology products, services and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager who lives and breathes digital. In this role, you’ll help shape and execute innovative online marketing strategies that drive growth, engagement, and brand visibility. You’ll collaborate with leadership to turn insights into impactful campaigns, build strategic partnerships with digital platforms and creative vendors, and find new ways to connect with our audience where they already are — online. From demand generation and content strategy to performance optimization and analytics, you’ll lead initiatives that deliver measurable results and real ROI. If you’re ready to push boundaries, experiment boldly, and turn digital ideas into business growth, we’d love to have you on our team.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid working.
• A supportive team environment where everyone is working toward the same goal.
• LinkedIn Learning license.
• A strong open-door policy within management.
• An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.
• FREE Onsite Parking.
• Mentor Connect program.
• Reward schemes – i.e. EV Car Scheme.

What you will be doing

• Identify and cultivate key relationships with relevant industry influencers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure Marketing Development Funds (MDF) for assigned brands and manage MDF budgets to maximize ROI.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to define, develop, and execute effective marketing strategies.
• Create marketing plans for the respective region.
• Manage the introduction of new programs or features with a strong focus on digital marketing and online channels.
• Develop and / or implement marketing policies and objectives.
• Define the internal and external communication strategy for areas of responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized marketing methodologies, tools, and collateral for the assigned area, ensuring a consistent look and feel across all internal and external communications.
• Coordinate and manage relevant events.
• Contract and work with external vendors to develop and deliver marketing programs.
• Manage the regional marketing budget.
• May manage fee-based marketing programs focused on targeted markets.
• May oversee the tracking of supplier rebates.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Person

• Has extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts.
• Brings 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and / or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables.
• Thinks strategically to identify the best ways to achieve results and proactively suggests improvements to policies and procedures.
• Poses complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
• Demonstrates strong self-direction and autonomy in completing tasks.
• Serves as the primary organizational contact on key projects and assignments.
• Engages with senior leaders and coordinates cross-departmental collaboration.
• Contributes directly to the achievement of key organizational objectives.
• Ensures work outcomes that support critical organizational goals.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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