Marketing Manager – Surrey, UK

Sound Devices, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audio recording technology seeks a Marketing Manager to oversee and innovate marketing strategies for RF and portable recording solutions. Candidates should possess extensive experience in live sound markets along with strong management skills to lead a diverse team across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior marketing roles within global technology brands.
• 5+ years of managing marketing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of live sound and media technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global marketing function and develop marketing strategies.
• Manage a cross-location marketing team specializing in various channels.
• Set KPIs for marketing programs and analyze campaign efficacy.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Creative Marketing

Team Management

Budget Management

Campaign Planning

Job description

Position: Marketing Manager
Reports To: CEO and WW Sales Director
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Location: Surrey, UK

This role will be responsible for the planning, management and execution of all marketing and communication strategies relating to RF and portable recording solutions, directly to customers and via global partner channels. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in live sound and/or related technology markets.

Sound Devices designs and manufactures professional audio recording equipment and ground-breaking RF solutions that help sound professionals in location and live sound capture and deliver the most pristine audio in the world.

Our products have been used in high-profile films and beloved episodic television series including Star Wars and Bridgerton. Our customers range from highly technical professionals making their livelihood with Sound Devices equipment to semi-pro users who seek the best-in-class products. Our latest range of RF solutions is gaining significant interest within global touring, house of worship and live events.

We design, assemble, and support our products at our USA headquarters in Reedsburg and Wisconsin, plus at our offices at Watford and Chessington in England. This position is office-based at our Audiotonix HQ in Chessington, Surrey, UK.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the global marketing function as part of the senior management team.
• Develop the short and long-term marketing strategy for all products and communications. This will require managing ongoing location sound campaigns whilst focusing on building visibility and thought-leadership programs in live sound and related verticals.
• Manage and co-ordinate a team of marketers that will be split between the Wisconsin and UK offices, specialising in social media, digital content marketing, media creation, events services, and web content. This will also include sharing specialist marketing services between other Audiotonix live sound brands.
• Develop integrated programs with the sales and commercial teams, including distributors, dealers and installers.
• Set KPIs for all marketing programs, analyze all campaigns for efficacy based on agreed goals and develop as needed in conjunction with the WW Sales Director and CEO.
• Write persuasive copy and technical descriptions for products with an understanding of customer groups and market segments.
• Lead creative approach to content and branding.
• Create and manage budget according to company goals.
• Ensure marketing complies with worldwide privacy and data legislation.
• Manage agencies (press and website development) along with freelancers as required.

Experience:

• 10+ years senior marketing experience for global technology brands including live sound and/or media technology.
• 5+ years managing and evolving marketing teams across multiple sites.
• Execution of brand building and development in multiple markets and to a global audience.
• Demonstrable management and development of creative marketing teams.
• Detailed budget management.
• Management of press, agency and channel relations.
• Strong knowledge and application of digital marketing and advertising techniques.
• Proven ability to plan and oversee complex simultaneous campaigns

The above statements are a general description of the work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. No visa sponsorship available.

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About Sound Devices

Sound Devices is an industry-leading manufacturer of award-winning mixers, recorders, and wireless audio gear used by professionals around the world. A small, close-knit company, Sound Devices has the expansive customer base, global sales network, and ambitious marketing strategy of a much larger company, and is known for its dedication to engineering excellence and renowned technical service and support. Sound Devices’ offices are friendly, casual settings that encourage innovation and professional growth.