Divisional Marketing Manager

Nottingham, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive divisional and brand marketing strategies, lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and coordinate with OEMs and stakeholders to maximize ROI across campaigns.

  • Oversee brand and OEM alignment, budget management, and ROI-driven campaigns
  • Lead marketing team development and cross-functional collaboration
  • Drive events, digital and local engagement initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute brand-specific marketing strategies that align with OEM campaigns and local business needs, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints
  • Lead the divisional marketing strategy, adapting and refining plans to align with business performance and evolving market trends
  • Drive local social media content, collaborating with dealership social media champions to increase engagement and grow followers
  • Create annual marketing plans with clear KPIs, revisiting each quarter to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
  • Oversee sales and aftersales marketing funnels, using data-driven insights to inform campaign effectiveness, lead management, and ROI
  • Manage the divisional marketing budget, ensuring every pound spent delivers measurable impact and aligns with commercial objectives
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and results
  • Act as the go-to marketing contact for OEMs, third-party agencies, and key stakeholders, ensuring a seamless flow of communication
  • Ensure full compliance with FCA, GDPR, PECR, and OEM brand guidelines, maintaining a keen focus on data protection and customer privacy
  • Collaborate with the Group marketing team to align local initiatives with national strategies, ensuring a unified brand presence

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a marketing management role, ideally within the automotive or retail sector
  • The ideal candidate will be based in the East Midlands or North of England due to store locations
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day tactical execution with long-term brand building
  • Exceptional communication skills – you’re as comfortable presenting campaign results to senior leadership as you are coaching your team to reach their potential
  • Analytical skills to assess marketing performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth
  • Experience managing budgets and delivering ROI-focused marketing campaigns
  • Knowledge of digital marketing, CRM systems, and social media platforms, with a knack for creating compelling, on-brand content
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach – you’re always looking for ways to innovate, improve, and exceed expectations
  • A customer-first mindset, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • A passion for the automotive industry and a genuine desire to be part of a team that’s shaping its future

Benefits

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Exclusive company discounts on used car purchases and aftersales services
  • Birthday day off
  • Industry-leading Family Leave Policies
  • Salary Sacrifice scheme for a new car
  • Paid day to volunteer
  • Long service milestone anniversaries
  • Tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • High street discounts

Lithia UK

Representing some 30 brands across our vast UK network of over 170 stores, Lithia UK are an industry leading automotive retail group surrounded by inspirational teams with a culture aligned to our “Growth Powered by People” mission. As a Lithia UK colleague you’ll have the chance to thrive and play your part in shaping the future of the automotive industry. With the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most exciting and pioneering vehicle manufacturers, you'll enjoy a dynamic and fulfilling career. Our tailored learning and development programmes will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional service to our customers, as we work together to drive progress and success. We are committed to innovation and excellence, empowering you to reach your full potential, and pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where you can bring your true authentic self to work.If you’re driven, passionate, and ready to make an impact, Lithia UK is the place for you. The doors to opportunity are wide open.

Nottingham, England, GBR
546 employees (30 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
30 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~546

Divisional Marketing Manager

Lithia UK · Nottingham, UK · Hybrid