Responsibilities

• Leading the Market Management organisation - setting targets, developing the team and building professional capability
• Uniting the local Market Management functions - product marketing, marketing communications, technical service, academy and events, and service solutions - into one coherent function
• Aligning local marketing, product and service requirements with group-wide standards and initiatives
• Owning the local marketing plan end to end, with clear KPI tracking against strategic objectives
• Optimising budget allocation across the mix - backing the initiatives that work and maximising return on spend
• Leading local product boards and contributing to regional boards, so local reality feeds into group strategy
• Overseeing portfolio positioning and marketing activity so the range meets real market demand
• Feeding local market insight into group marketing plans and shaping brand positioning to fit both group standards and local conditions
• Acting as the contact point for local management and group functions on all marketing topics
• Implementing training concepts and technical support services that give customers a reason to stay

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in marketing management, preferably within the construction supply industry or a related sector
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and running complex marketing strategies at country level
• Strong understanding of both local and group-wide market dynamics, and the ability to turn strategic insight into an actionable plan
• Comfortable owning a portfolio - positioning, product marketing and brand - rather than campaigns alone
• Confident with budgets, KPIs and ROI, and able to defend the numbers at senior level
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the credibility to influence and align internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of operating inside a group or matrix structure, balancing central standards with local commercial judgement, is a strong advantage
• Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field; MBA preferred
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home