Marketing & Communications Manager - Droitwich - £30-£35K

My client is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to be responsible for the development and promotion of the Company's / Groups brand and its sub-brands.

The Marketing & Communications Manager would be based in Droitwich but must be able to travel to other locations in the group.

Ideally we are seeking a Junior Marketing Executive or Graduate, with 1-2 years experience with the desire to progress within the Company / Group. 

Key Tasks

• Development and approval of the Groups Marketing & Communications Strategy
• Ownership of the brand and its identification
• Management of internal and external communications
• Management of external partners and consultants (PR, design etc.)
• Responsible for identifying, planning and management of trade exhibitions
• Ownership of the CRM database, ensuring it is up to date and comprehensive and relevant to business requirements
• Responsible for all marketing collateral – branded gifts, brochures, product specification sheets etc.
• Management of the website(s) and corporate social media accounts
• Constant communication with the operational leads, ensuring good news is communicated internally and, where appropriate, externally
• Coordination of EMEA board and PR advisors in the event of crisis management
• Lead on the articulation of various go to market strategies developed by the commercial team
• Willingness to travel and be available at sites across the UK
• To frequently liaise with your line manager to ensure spend/forecast is line with associated cost budget

Required Skills

• Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject
• Relevant experience preferred, In the absence of work experience, an impressive and relevant portfolio will be required
• Excellent communication skills through all media
• A high standard of written, plain English
• Adept at using design software
• Understanding of CRM systems
• IT and social media literate
• Good project management discipline and the ability to manage upwards in the organisation
• Full UK Driving Licence 

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Alcea Consultancy are acting as an employment business/agency in relation to this vacancy.