Marketing Manager (Mandarin and English Speaking, £55K, Retail Apparel and Fashion

Mandarin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in the UK is looking for a UK Marketing Manager to lead growth initiatives in the apparel sector. The role requires bilingual proficiency in Mandarin and English, along with 3-5 years of marketing experience. The chosen candidate will develop strategies that align with corporate objectives, oversee promotional planning, and drive customer engagement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact a growing market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in launching initiatives in high-speed environments.
• Fluent in English with deep insight into UK consumer behavior.
• Highly accountable and driven with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead design and implementation of promotional initiatives.
• Conduct analysis of customer data to inform acquisition strategies.
• Establish management protocols to monitor team performance.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English

3–5 years of hands-on marketing experience

Strong commitment to sustainable growth

Exceptional communication skills

Business analysis and strategic planning skills

Job description

Overview

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Manager in a California-based Apparel retail and manufacturing company. They are seeking a strategic and results-driven UK Marketing Manager to lead the development and execution of growth initiatives aligned with the corporate objectives. This role will oversee promotional planning, customer acquisition, and experience management, ensuring all efforts support the company's business model and drive measurable outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
• Available during standard working hours, with flexibility to accommodate cross-timezone collaboration with teams in the US and China.
• 3–5 years of hands-on marketing experience within the fashion, retail, and pop-up event sectors.
• Well-connected across the UK with a strong commitment to sustainable regional growth.
• Bonus expertise in cross-border e-commerce operations and international market expansion.
• Fluent in English with deep insight into UK consumer behavior, cultural nuances, and market dynamics.
• Highly accountable and driven, with a passion for continuous learning and a collaborative, forward-thinking mindset.
• Skilled in business analysis and strategic planning, with advanced knowledge of merchant marketing frameworks.
• Proven track record in launching initiatives from the ground up and thriving in high-speed, evolving environments.
• Exceptional communicator and team collaborator, with solid capabilities in marketing strategy and performance optimization.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies aligned with the organisation’s overarching business objectives, ensuring measurable impact across key performance areas.
• Lead the design and implementation of promotional initiatives that support operational requirements, while maintaining consistency with the company’s commercial model to drive brand engagement and conversion performance.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of customer demographics and behavioural data to inform acquisition strategies, enhance user experience, and optimise customer lifecycle management systems.
• Establish robust management protocols to monitor team performance against defined KPIs, proactively refining operational approaches to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of Pop-Up activations and new store launches, with a focus on increasing footfall, accelerating revenue growth, strengthening brand equity, and cultivating long-term customer loyalty.

About Us

Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organisations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organisation for specialist Mandarin recruitment.