Marketing Manager - UKI - (Maternity Cover - FTC)

IFS; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the UK seeks a NN Field Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing campaigns in manufacturing and construction. The role requires over 4 years of B2B marketing experience preferably in software and strong relationship-building skills. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, fluent in English, and possess project management abilities. This position offers flexibility and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work opportunities

Inclusive workplace experiences

Qualifications

• 4+ years' marketing experience in B2B and software industries.
• Experience with marketing automation tools like Marketo or Hubspot.
• Proven success in similar roles within enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Drive leads and pipeline creation through campaigns and events.
• Manage digital marketing platforms and campaigns.
• Analyze campaign results and execute marketing initiatives.

Skills

Marketing experience

Relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Marketo

Hubspot

Job description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

The NN Field Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing on campaigns and activities within IFS focus industries of Manufacturing and Construction & Engineering. It is a hands‑on role where you will generate ideas as well as execute them. You will utilize your innate curiosity and test your resilience, focused on but not limited to:

• Demand generation - Drive leads and pipeline creation (Top and through the funnel)- including virtual and onsite events (external/internal), campaigns, digital, social media both direct to market and through, or in collaboration with partners
• Managing digital marketing platforms and campaigns including paid socialmedia, buildinglanding pages and emails on Marketo
• Scrutiny of Campaign results including post‑event analysis and reporting.
• Execution of global and regional marketing campaigns where relevant
• Management of the CRM system- Lead management and list collation.
• Running ABM activities to strengthen our position in existing sales cycles
• Stay on top of market trends and industry developments in order to produce and execute on the right activities in the right channels with the right message
• Build and maintain excellent relationships across the global sales and marketing team including digital, social, design and other central teams

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ marketing experience - preferably business‑to‑business and within the software industry/manufacturing/C&E industries.
• Experience with marketing automation tools like Marketo or Hubspot is preferable
• Undergraduate degree, ideally with a focus in Marketing, Communications or a related business field
• Proven success in a similar role within an enterprise software sales organization
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and work under pressure, meet deadlines, and able to navigate a matrix organization to leverage direction and support required.
• Skilled relationship builder with exceptional polish; team player with demonstrated ability to influence and partner with internal and external stakeholders
• Good presentation skills and ability to interact with internal/external customers.

Person Attributes

• Enthusiastic with a can‑do attitude and willing to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required.
• Project Management skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work under pressure, meet deadlines and able to work independently and proactive.
• Good presentation skills and ability and confidence to interact with internal/external customers
• As a person, you act proactively with a positive mindset and always have the willingness to win, align with our IFS Core Values.
• Ability to work across a matrix organization.
• Second European language is desirable as we are a European team

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.