Marketing Manager (MAT Cover)

Copart Uk; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle remarketing firm in the UK is seeking a Marketing Manager to implement an ambitious marketing strategy for their brands. This is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave from January 2026 to March 2027. The ideal candidate will have strong copywriting skills, experience with CRM platforms, and a proven track record in commercial marketing. The role includes managing multi-channel campaigns and collaborating with sales teams. The company offers extensive benefits including health plans, holiday allowance, and a volunteer day.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid volunteer day

Healthcare Cash Plan

Workplace pension scheme

Employee share purchase plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong and creative copywriting skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Experienced commercial marketer with expertise in acquisition and retention.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear positioning for the Copart Family of Brands.
• Manage and execute the Copart marketing plan.
• Design effective multi-channel marketing initiatives.
• Conduct ROI analysis on all marketing activity.

Skills

Copywriting

Project management

Data analytics

Digital marketing

CRM platforms

Education

Marketing / Business degree, qualification or CIM

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Mailchimp

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Copart is the global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, working in partnership with many of the world's leading insurance companies, finance, banks, automotive dealers, fleet and rental car companies. We are looking to recruit a collaborative, detail-oriented, and commercially astute Marketing Manager to join our team on an FTC basis to cover maternity leave. This position will commence January 2026 - ending March 2027.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Copart's ambitious marketing and external communications strategy for the Copart Family of Brands that includes: Copart, Cash for Cars, The Green Parts Specialists and U-Pull-It. Reporting into the Senior Marketing Manager, this role will work closely with our Sales / Commercial & B2B teams to support the retention and acquisition of new customers. We are looking for a solutions-oriented Marketing Manager who has the campaign management, copywriting, data analytics and organisational skills to manage multi-dimensional marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a clear positioning and points of differentiation for two of the Copart Family of Brands: The Green Parts Specialists and U-Pull-It, and ensure that all marketing communications, both offline and online, reflect market leading position and proposition of Copart with our industry.
• Manage and execute the Copart marketing plan in line with Copart's long term strategy and growth targets to increase leads and revenue for the business.
• Develop content, communicate to external customers (Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp etc) and build constructive relationships with key contacts internally to deploy well-crafted campaigns to our audience.
• Design attractive and effective multi-channel marketing initiatives, campaigns and promotions to drive lead generation, new customer acquisition and retain existing customers.
• Measure and report on results & outcomes of promotional campaigns. Highly proficient in Excel to produce marketing analysis and campaign reports.
• Own the Portfolio & Campaign strategy, from execution through to measurement, best practice content creation and amplification.
• Design and produce effective marketing and sales collateral to support new business activities
• To conduct ROI analysis on all marketing activity and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation and promote a one team culture.
• Other duties as requested by your line manager.

What we need from you

Essential

• Strong and creative copywriting skills
• Constructive and collaborative team player
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to efficiently manage and lead multi-dimensional campaigns and projects
• Ability to manage a demanding schedule and deliver multiple marketing projects to agreed deadlines
• Experienced commercial marketer with a growth mindset and expertise in acquisition, retention, digital marketing and brand management
• Confident communicator who will network and develop strong and productive business relationships with our suppliers, agencies and internal stakeholders
• Experienced in using CRM / email platforms, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp etc.
• Proficient in executing integrated promotional, direct marketing, and advertising campaigns
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint and in producing strategic presentations to senior management
• Marketing / Business degree, qualification or CIM

Desirable

• Experience in the automotive sector is desirable but not essential
• Experience of website CMS systems
• HTML coding experience

What we offer you in return

• Time for you: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.