Jobs in Bristol, United Kingdom

About Sumo Digital

At Sumo Digital, we’ve been passionate about creating unforgettable gaming experiences that entertain and bring people together since 2003. From award-winning titles to genre-defining adventures, we thrive on creativity, innovation, and the joy of play.

With just under 1,000 talented team members across studios in the UK, Czech Republic, North America, and India, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our experience in full development, co-development and development services has made us an industry leader in providing end-to-end game dev solutions to some of the world’s biggest names in gaming. We believe the best games are made when diverse, passionate people come together to share ideas and build something amazing.

Great games need great support, and our central Finance, Marketing, IT, and People teams offer the opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive working environment, with industry leading benefits, where your creativity and career can thrive.

Day in the life of a Commercial Marketing Manager:

As Commercial Marketing Manager, you will support Sumo Digital to position itself as the leading provider of full cycle, co-development and premium services. You will work with Sumo’s Senior Leadership team and Commercial/BD teams to drive market penetration and will deliver Marketing goals to ensure Sumo is the go-to partner of choice for the video game, entertainment and software development markets.

The Commercial Marketing Manager will oversee the creation and maintenance of Sumo branded assets (social media assets, event assets, pitch decks, videography etc) coordinating and collaborating with Commercial, Concepting and Production teams and set priorities to support business growth.

The Commercial Marketing Manager will also have some line management responsibility. Alongside managing and building strong working relationships with external consultants and partners including but not limited to website developers, PR and SEO etc.

• Strong B2B Marketing experience: Brand, Digital Marketing, social media, Events and PR etc (not expected to be an expert in all areas).
• Experience in a fast-paced, hands-on Marketing role with hands on experience managing an established Brand – either agency or in-house.
• Can do attitude – able to deliver on task independently as well as manage and delegate when required.
• Ability to manage change through quick ideation and roll outs with support from Creative and Concept teams.
• Strong Project Management skills – ability to prioritise workflows and work with Production teams to meet goals quickly and effectively.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build strong relationships, internally and externally and work across all Seniority levels.
• Analytical – ability to review data, reveal trends and use insights to guide practices to meet objectives and goals.
• Line Management experience (advantageous).
• Degree or Postgraduate qualification in Marketing (advantageous).

Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That's why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career.

My Money: A flexible benefits allowance, salary sacrifice pension, employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans and bicycles including a competitive Electric Vehicle Scheme.

My Lifestyle: Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday off, a duvet day raising to 4 with service, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year), options to buy or sell +5/-5 days annual leave*.

My Health and Wellbeing: Dental insurance*, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (Remote GP, Mental Health and Physio appointments), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.

My Development: 5 learning days per annum (1 can be used as a volunteer day).

Add-on benefits to purchase marked*

At Sumo Digital, we believe that when people feel supported, valued, and empowered, they create their best work and that’s what drives our success.

We’re committed to building a sustainable, people-first business where everyone can thrive. Our focus is on nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and creating a healthy, inclusive, and enriching environment where everyone feels they truly belong.

PRISM, our employee-led diversity group, champions inclusion, equity, and wellbeing across all our studios. It plays a vital role in shaping a culture where every voice is heard, every background is respected, and every team member feels safe, welcome, and represented.

We’re proud to support meaningful causes through our charitable and community initiatives—reflecting the passions and values of our people, partners, and players.

We’re actively working to improve diversity in our recruitment and career development processes, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented and marginalised communities to explore careers at Sumo Digital.

Together, we’re building a studio where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel proud to be part of something special.