Senior Marketing Manager - Safety Equipment

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year
  • Fully remote role
  • Join an international manufacturing and services company

About Our Client

My client are a well established international manufacturing and production company, with head offices based in Newcastle upon-Tyne. The marketing team are looking for a new Senior Marketing Manager to manage the marketing strategy for a key product range, focusing on the safety sector.

Job Description

The key responsibilities for the Senior Marketing Manager - Safety Equipment will include:

  • Overseeing the entire portfolio of safety products in the UK & IRE for Emergency & Rescue Services (ES).
  • Managing the pricing and positioning of products within target markets, including competitive analysis and crafting unique product differentiation messages.
  • Adapting global and regional marketing materials for the local market, collaborating closely with the Communication team to develop localised materials and sales support information.
  • Serving as an Engineered Solutions expert, providing essential support to sales teams to achieve their targets. This role encompasses market analysis, portfolio definition, and the formulation of marketing strategies.
  • Leading the implementation of the emergency services go-to-market strategy.
  • Supporting long-term brand awareness, thought leadership, and key opinion leader activities across safety segments and product areas. Driving business and competitive intelligence within established global guidelines, anticipating future market trends, and aligning strategies accordingly.
  • Managing the local product portfolio, including product launches and ongoing portfolio management. Actively contributing to the development of the global corporate strategy for the ES product portfolio and executing local product marketing strategies in alignment with regional and global teams.
  • Managing Government agency segments, including Defence & Security, Police, HART, Ministry of Justice (Prisons), and NHS (Cross Segment). Responsibilities include supporting tenders, lobbying governmental officials, and developing comprehensive marketing strategies for these segments.
  • Serving as sector expert, offering crucial support to sales teams. Responsibilities include market analysis, portfolio definition, and the formulation of marketing strategies tailored specifically for the Government sector.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Marketing Manager will have the following skills and experience:

* Extensive background in B2B Marketing, with a focus on marketing and commercial strategy.
* Product management experience, particularly in handling complex technical solutions.
* Experience working with safety products, and working within the health and safety sector is highly desirable.
* Proficiency in budget preparation and management.
* Marketing and product management expertise, ideally in a relevant industry or technical safety product role.
* Desirable qualifications include a degree in a related subject.
* Proficient in IT tools: MS Office, CRM, and TEAMS.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
* Excellent team player with influential leadership abilities.
* Customer-oriented and results-driven, with hands-on problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
* Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and practical solutions.
* Familiarity with market research and analysis methods, coupled with business management and strategic marketing skills.
* Experience in developing and executing marketing programs.

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful Senior Marketing Manager - Safety Equipment:

  • Up to £60K starting salary
  • 27 days holiday
  • Private Medical
Contact
Chris Winterton
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6220725
Phone number
+44 161 829 0445

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Industrial & Utilities
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Winterton
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0445
Job reference
JN-102023-6220725