Group Marketing Operations Manager

Marketing Operations Manager

Location: Guildford - Hybrid Working is available but you will need to be able to commute to Guildford meaning you need to live within 30 minutes of Guildford.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm)
Team: Marketing (a small but highly effective team of three)
Hours: 40 hours per week

AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

Overview

Are you an experienced marketer with a passion for delivering standout campaigns, building strategic partnerships, and creating impactful events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets commercial focus?

My client is looking for a Marketing Operations Manager with experience working with in the Automotive Sector to take the lead on exciting, high-impact marketing initiatives that strengthen the brand and engage customers across key touchpoints. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful campaigns and play a pivotal role in the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, from concept through to execution and analysis.
• Act as the central point of coordination for marketing activity across Sales, Aftersales, and wider departments.
• Manage and deliver brand-enhancing sponsorships, partnerships, and events.
• Execute campaigns across digital, print, events, and through external agency collaboration.
• Use market insight and competitor analysis to drive innovation and keep ahead of trends.
• Manage budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure strong return on investment.
• Maintain alignment with brand standards and ensure consistency across all channels.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing Manager and Marketing Executive to deliver impactful work across the wider business.
   

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on, results-driven marketer with at least 3 years of experience in B2C and/or B2B marketing.
• Previous motor trade experience is essential – ideally within a franchised dealer group or automotive retail environment.
• Confident in campaign delivery across multiple channels, including digital, events, and partnerships.
• Skilled in using marketing tools such as Dotdigital (or equivalent), CMS platforms, and analytics software.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• A creative thinker who approaches problems with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to effectively collaborate and engage across departments and with suppliers.
• CIM qualification (or currently studying) is an advantage, but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required for occasional travel.

Benefits

• Join a passionate, supportive team that values collaboration and creativity.
• Competitive salary and a wide range of employee benefits.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 29 with service).
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Staff vehicle and motorcycle purchase scheme.
• Medical cash plan.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Flexible holiday options (buy/sell days).
• Career development and job shadowing opportunities.
• Long service awards, sabbatical leave, high street discounts, and more.

How to Apply:
To apply for this Marketing Operations Manager role, please apply to Stacey Hunt at ACS Recruitment Consultancy.