Marketing Manager EU

Autoglym have an exciting new opportunity and you could be who we are looking for!

We are on the hunt for a Marketing Manager EU to join the team. With the support of the Head of Retail Marketing, this role is responsible for developing, executing and evaluating our marketing activities across our European markets for our retail offering.

You will work within a talented, close-knit team to collectively deliver against our global growth ambitions and will take shared responsibility for inspiring and nurturing the talent of our Assistant Brand Manager.

This is a full time, permanent position with the benefit of hybrid working. You will work 2 days in our Head Office in leafy Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire and the rest of the week from home. There will be some international travel with this role.

What will you be doing? 

• Own the EU Marketing strategy to deliver against the company’s International growth & profit targets.

• In strong collaboration with the sales team, lead the development and delivery of aligned EU growth initiatives.

• With support from the Head of Retail marketing, develop and execute a winning, distinct brand proposition based on consumer, customer, and market insights.

• Work in collaboration with the digital marketing team to develop the EU digital marketing strategy and plans, with particular emphasis on EU ecommerce development.

• Lead the team to develop and execute annual brand plans, gaining alignment from senior stakeholders and supporting the team to communicate this across the business.

• Work closely with UK/ International (Rest of World) colleagues to develop and rollout toolkits that are relevant for global markets, ensuring these are fit for purpose within different cultures.

• Effective management of the EU product portfolio, making necessary adjustments to maximise sales and deliver against margin expectations.

• Support the team to engage, align and update local teams on the portfolio, new products, initiatives and assets.

• Actively champion collaborative working across markets, encouraging sharing of results and best practice globally.

• Create strong relationships with International partners via regular dialogue and meeting cadence.

• Support the team to produce market tracking dashboards and share action orientated insights with senior stakeholders.

• Lead the management of relevant agencies to ensure delivery of activities on time and budget.

• Lead the growth and development of the Assistant Brand Manager – EU

What’s in it for you?  

• Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata); if you need a little extra... you can buy some more.
• Optional Company funded single person private medical cover via BUPA.
• Share in our Success - The Board periodically awards free shares to eligible members of staff through a Share Incentive Scheme
• A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff
• Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service
• Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
• Free eye tests are available for all employees
• A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme
• Don’t worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites
• We offer long service awards to all our employees
• Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career
• A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.
• It might be a long way off but we know it’s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.

So who are Autoglym? 

Autoglym is a British manufacturer of a premium range of vehicle care and valeting products, which are sold in over 45 countries. As the holder of two Royal Warrants our products are used by enthusiasts and professionals and include customers such as vehicle manufacturers, major high street retailers, car dealerships, distributors, professional valeting companies and transport operators.

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for someone with a previous International experience in Brand Marketing Management as well as experience of working with distributors, franchisees and online retail partners, ideally within FMCG. We need a positive and engaging team leader with outstanding communication skills. Understanding of the retail, media & digital landscape would be great as well as experience of the brand planning cycle and retail customer management.

Everyone is welcome at Autoglym for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify.  We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive.   “We don’t want you to just work here.  We want you to belong here.”

Sounds good? Apply today by uploading your up to date CV. We can’t wait to hear from you!