Strategic Marketing Manager (E-commerce & Industrial)

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own the ABM led segment playbook with clear objectives, targeted campaigns, and measurable growth KPIs ABP and category planning plus tender excellence to unlock Most Wanted opportunities.

  • Growth ownership: ABM embedded in strategy and measurable KPIs.
  • Market intelligence: segment strategies and compelling value propositions to accelerate pipeline.
  • Competitive differentiation: identify key points of difference to make propositions stand out.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead ABP and category planning, ensure ABM planning is fully embedded in strategic marketing, with clearly defined objectives, precise targeting, and measurable growth KPIs
  • Define and deliver segment-specific marketing strategies aligned with commercial growth objectives, developing compelling value propositions with lead markets/customers and translating them into actionable ABM plans, with a strong focus on Most Wanted opportunities and tender management excellence to drive commercial impact and customer relevance
  • Strengthen our value proposition differentiation by identifying key points of difference versus competitors through competitor analysis, ensuring strategies and propositions are distinctive and impactful
  • Monitor segment performance and optimise plans based on insights and KPIs. Co-lead research initiatives with the Insights & Foresights team to inform strategic decisions
  • Provide relevant category insights to unlock customer opportunities and accelerate pipeline conversion. Support Account Managers with opportunity identification and ensure marketing deliverables (e.g., insights presentations, VP translation into sell-ins) are tailored to support growth targets and ABM activation
  • Support Marketing Communications in development of perfect offer, ensuring marketing campaigns reflect strategic growth priorities and customer needs
  • Lead the Exploration phase of the Innovation process, own the desirability lens through to product development, and define prioritisation and customisation by being the voice of the customer.

Requirements

  • A Degree or professional qualification in Business administration, Sales, Marketing, or other relevant field of study
  • Demonstrated expertise in marketing planning, value proposition development, customer insight, and sales enablement from previous marketing roles (ideally within E-commerce, Automotive, or other industrial environment).
  • Proven success in partnering with senior stakeholders across complex organisations, negotiating and influencing effectively to achieve business goals
  • Deep understanding of customer-centricity, with a track record of delivering tangible business impact.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
  • Commercial acumen with proven ability to grasp, analyse and initiate actions based on strong financial insights and understanding.
  • Strategic mind set, result-oriented, accountable, energetic.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Car allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
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DS Smith

DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy.Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.

Founded in 1940
London, England, GBR
13K employees (758 in marketing)