Marketing Manager Maternity Cover

Interaction Recruitment; Costessey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager for maternity cover. This hands-on role involves managing marketing activities, coordinating with external partners, and supporting the sales team. Candidates should have proven experience in a senior marketing role, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in CRM systems. If you have the required skills, please apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Marketing Manager or senior marketing role, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems like Zoho or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain the current marketing plan in alignment with company goals.
• Organize and attend industry exhibitions and trade shows.
• Provide marketing support to customers and distributors.

Skills

Project management

Content creation

Communication

Marketing strategy

Tools

Zoho CRM

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Mailchimp

WordPress

Job description

Overview

My client based in St Ives Cambridgeshire are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Marketing Manager to provide maternity cover for a period of nine months, possibly longer. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the company's marketing activities in line with the current marketing plan. This includes coordinating with external marketing partners, managing our CRM system, supporting the sales team to drive revenue, creating engaging content, and organising events and exhibitions.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong project coordination, creative flair, and the ability to manage multiple marketing streams concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Strategy & Execution
  • Deliver and maintain the current marketing plan in alignment with company goals
  • Liaise with external digital marketing and web agencies to ensure website content, SEO, and digital campaigns are kept up to date and on-brand
  • Develop and produce marketing collateral such as brochures, datasheets, email campaigns, newsletters, and product videos
  • Collaborate with the sales team to design and deliver targeted campaigns to support lead generation and customer retention
  • Maintain and update the company's CRM system with marketing and campaign data
  • Track and report on key marketing metrics, lead conversions, and campaign performance
• Events & Exhibitions
  • Organise and attend industry exhibitions and trade shows, managing logistics, marketing materials, and stand presentation
  • Support planning and execution of company-hosted or virtual marketing events
• Customer & Distributor Support
  • Provide marketing support to customers and distributors, including co-branded materials, images, and campaign assets
  • Act as a point of contact for distributor marketing requests and ensure consistent brand presentation across channels

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in a Marketing Manager or senior marketing role (preferably in a B2B or technical environment)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Experience working with external marketing agencies and suppliers
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Zoho or similar)
• Competence in content creation and basic design (using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience in the scientific, manufacturing, or industrial equipment sector
• Video editing or production experience
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and website CMS (e.g., WordPress)
• Knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, and paid advertising platforms

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to or call (phone number removed).

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