Key Account Manager jobs in United Kingdom

As Marketing Manager – Pubs, you will support the Head of Marketing to deliver a coherent brand or format strategy that guides guests through a compelling experience. Your role includes creating objectives across the full marketing mix, building market‑leading plans with agencies, championing data and insight, and ensuring campaigns drive revenue and guest satisfaction.

• Deliver brand/format strategy and support the Head of Marketing in brand/format evolution (brand meetings, Brand DNA books, consumer trends, competitor analysis).
• Activate short‑term (12‑month) brand strategies and run a full end‑to‑end campaign life cycle, ensuring they meet commercial KPIs and are delivered on time and on budget.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure campaigns are fully communicated and executed.
• Optimise the use of multiple marketing channels (owned and earned) to drive awareness and engagement.
• Collaborate with consumer planning teams to turn data and insights into compelling propositions, pricing strategies, and product mix.
• Manage the marketing budget for your format, including CAPEX and OPEX.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives with digital, food & drink, trial & innovation, complexity management, and communications teams.
• Maintain strong KPI management and reporting for key agencies and stakeholders.

• Previous marketing experience (preferably in pubs or hospitality).
• Marketing qualifications such as MBA, Diploma, CIM, or Business degree are desirable.
• Diligent project manager who is creative and innovative.
• Experience with the core marketing principles – product, price, promotion, place, people & performance.
• Budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Stonegate Group is the UK's largest operator of pubs, bars, and late‑night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld. We are proud of our diverse portfolio and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms – including neurodiversity.

We believe that when you feel your best, you do your best. We commit to supporting every team member's health, happiness and overall wellbeing, offering lifestyle perks, flexible support and mental health resources to help you thrive, both in and out of work.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
• Bonus Scheme
• Access to discounted Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
• Exclusive discounts on Dental Insurance
• Reward Card via the MiXR app, giving you and your friends 25% off food and drinks as well as VIP entry across our Managed Estate
• Life Assurance which gives access to Help @ Hand
• Access to your pay early via Stream
• The Stonegate Xtra portal with access to a wide range of high street discounts and offers
• Discounted access to David Lloyd membership
• Award winning Learning & Development programmes to drive your career