Our client; a market leader in trade and academic book distribution is recruiting for a dynamic and motivated Head of Marketing, for a maternity cover contract, to deploy a marketing strategy across a number of brands and products within the UK and internationally.
Head of Marketing (Mat Cover) – Books – Norwich - £Competitive + Benefits – Ref: 13119NT
A fantastic opportunity is available for a Head of Marketing to join a global, market leading book distributor on a maternity cover to create, develop and implement the Group marketing strategy to meet the needs of the overall business plan & keep abreast of business objectives and changing market conditions.
The key responsibilities of the Head of Marketing include but are not limited to:
- In conjunction with Sales Directors, increasing market share through the design and implementation of an aggressive marketing plan based on thorough analysis and evaluation of local markets (UK and international).
- Strategic planning including market and competitor analysis and corporate positioning and working collaboratively with key publishing partners to create strategic marketing plans.
- Work closely with Sales to develop and manage channel and partner strategies, overseeing the marketing of all brands within the company – library, academic, wholesale, in both print and digital formats.
- Develop, manage and maintain a high performing and motivated team to suit business requirements.
- Delivering all marketing activity to time and to budget – both costs and rate card incomes.
The successful candidate for the role of Head of Marketing will ideally be able to demonstrate:
- Exceptional track record of developing and implementing marketing strategies that have consistently met or exceeded planned objectives.
- Experience of B2B and retail marketing as well as brand building and customer acquisition.
- A Strong combination of traditional marketing and digital marketing skills.
- Motivational and an excellent communicator, both internal and external, across all levels of seniority.
- Education to degree level or CIM/industry qualified.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, plus benefits package along with the chance of joining an innovative organisation, making a real difference in the industry whilst advancing your career.
If you feel that your skills meet the requirements of this Head of Marketing position and you would like to be considered for the role please send us your CV today.
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