Brand and Communication Executive

Job Description

Our client is a leading automotive supplier based in Leamington Spa who enjoy an enviable reputation in their field of expertise. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Marketing Executive with a background in the automotive aftermarket sector (ideal), to join their UK/Eire marketing team. This is a multi-channel role with responsibility for implementing pricing policies, develop a category marketing plan and ensuring that all global marketing strategies are adapted for the localised markets. In return, you will enjoy a competitive annual salary with an excellent benefits package and genuine growth and development opportunities.

Brand and Communication Executive Key responsibilities:

• Develop promotional literature to maximise promotion of product portfolio to customers.
• Create communications plan to promote product & services.
• Lead digital communications activity though the company website, trade websites and social channels.
• Develop and execute plans delivering increased brand awareness & market share growth.
• Manage the merchandise range and co-ordinate promotional activity with customers.
• Manage marketing budget and working relationships with external suppliers/agencies.
• Understand all key market trends and the competitive and market landscape.
• Research the customer journey and develop customer insights.
• Execute market launches of new products.
• Develop relationships with sales team and customers by being the category subject matter expert.

Key skills & Experience:

• Experienced in marketing, category management, Brand & communication role within the automotive industry or similar sector.
• Ability to work in multi-functional teams in a large organisation.
• Good commercial acumen, able to understand commercial drivers & metrics to produce agreed results.
• Able to develop innovative solutions for customers and to develop projects within given parameters.
• Excellent written and Communication skills.
• General IT abilities/PC literacy (MS Office Suite).
• UK driving license (some travel required).

Additional information:

• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am – 5am with 2 days a week working from home.

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. You can also call Daniel Marlow on 01295 983575 for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role, Alternatively, click on the link and go to my contact information https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-marlow-711885185/.