Marketing Executive

Cardiff, UK

Salary Not AvailableMid Level

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-dealership marketing delivery with tight brand governance, content creation, and product placement that ties showroom experiences to online touchpoints and CRM-driven engagement.

  • Brand & Campaign Execution: lead consistent brand representation across digital and physical channels and deliver integrated campaigns across new-vehicle launches, promotions, and aftersales.
  • Content & Product Placement: develop dealer content and vehicle listings, coordinate homepage features, paid/social placements, and in-showroom displays for a seamless customer journey.
  • CRM-driven Engagement: support email, segmentation, and lead nurturing to boost attribution across CRM reporting and campaign performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing Delivery & Brand Management – Plan, manage, and execute marketing activity across our franchises in line with brand guidelines and compliance standards
  • Marketing Delivery & Brand Management – Ensure consistent and premium brand representation across all digital and physical touchpoints
  • Content Creation & Digital Presence – Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality content across websites, social media, paid channels, and manufacturer platforms
  • Content Creation & Digital Presence – Maintain accurate and compelling vehicle listings, offers, and digital assets
  • Content Creation & Digital Presence – Create dealer generated content for all media platforms.
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Strategically position our vehicles across all marketing channels to maximise exposure and customer appeal
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Coordinate product placement across digital platforms, including homepage features, social campaigns, and paid media
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Lead in-showroom product presentation, including vehicle displays, POS materials, and promotional zones
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Organise External product placements, arrange bookings, model focuses, decals for vehicles, brand event kits, brand ambassadors.
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Notify all relevant management of bookings and set up instructions
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Collaborate with sales teams to highlight priority models, new launches, and high-margin products
  • Product Placement & Promotion – Ensure alignment between online presentation and physical showroom experience for a seamless customer journey
  • Campaign Planning & Execution – Support and deliver integrated campaigns including new vehicle launches, seasonal promotions, and aftersales initiatives
  • Campaign Planning & Execution – Coordinate dealership events, sponsorships, and local marketing activity to enhance community engagement
  • Performance & Insights – Monitor campaign performance, analysing digital metrics, website traffic, and lead generation
  • Performance & Insights – Provide insight-driven recommendations to continuously optimise marketing effectiveness
  • Performance & Insights – Utilise manufacturer, CRM, and Auto Trader reporting to inform strategic decisions
  • CRM & Customer Engagement – Support CRM activity, including email campaigns, lead nurturing, and customer communications
  • CRM & Customer Engagement – Enhance customer journeys through targeted messaging and data-driven segmentation
  • Internal & External Collaboration – Work closely with dealership leadership, sales teams, manufacturers, and external partners to deliver aligned marketing outcomes? and act as a key point of contact for brand compliance and campaign approvals?

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a marketing, digital, or content-focused role
  • Strong understanding of digital channels, social media, and online customer behaviour
  • Excellent communication and copywriting skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand excellence
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tools such as Canva, Meta Business Suite, and Google Analytics

Preferred

  • Automotive or multi-site retail marketing experience
  • Experience working within manufacturer brand frameworks
  • Knowledge of SEO, paid media, and content management systems
  • Experience with CRM platforms and customer lifecycle marketing

Benefits

  • Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
  • Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
  • Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
  • Wellbeing Support – Through our partnership with Menable, a specialist service for the automotive sector, you’ll have free access to confidential coaching, wellbeing check ins, and referral support where needed.
  • Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.
  • Event Perks – As proud sponsors of Bristol Bears Rugby we offer a limited number of free tickets to each game for our colleagues.
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Wessex Garages

Wessex Garages have been in business for over 30 years with locations in Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, and Newport. We represent some of the best and most exciting brands in the current competitive market, including Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi. We aim to deliver sales above market share whilst still providing an Aftersales service that is both friendly and professional.Wessex Garages continue to innovate and have embraced the new digital space striving for a truly digital dealership. Feel free to browse our website for further details

Founded in 1986
Bristol, England, GBR
208 employees (14 in marketing)