Marketing Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

ABOUT BRIGHTSOLID

Brightsolid (part of DC Thomson) is an expert in colocation, cloud and cybersecurity solutions. We bring together brilliantly bright ideas with seriously solid solutions to meet not only our customers’ business needs, but also their ambitions. From custom-built colocation to hybrid cloud expertise and the latest in cybersecurity technology, Brightsolid solutions are future-proofed with industry-leading performance, agility, and reliability – all at great value for money. At Brightsolid, our focus is not just on what we do, but how we do it and it’s this approach that ensures we’re there to help our customers make the right decisions every step of the way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to join our busy Sales and Marketing Team. With experience in B2B marketing (preferably within a technology environment), you will bring fresh ideas on how we can drive leads into our sales pipeline from both existing customers and new logos. You will equally be confident in planning and implementing marketing activity, with experience across the entire marketing mix including digital, PR, events, campaign management, social media and content marketing.

Location:

Hybrid (this is a remote role with occasional in-office work and travel requirements) (the successful candidate is ideally based in/within commuting distance from our Dundee or Aberdeen office, but we are also happy to consider those based in/near Manchester)

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Working closely with the acting Senior Marketing Manager, you will:

• Design and execute marketing campaigns that drive leads into the sales pipeline from customers and new prospects
• Identify exciting opportunities and suitable media to promote Brightsolid and our activities to stakeholders, clients and influencers
• Manage Brightsolid’s internal communications activity to ensure all of our colleagues are informed and engaged
• Provide support to the acting Senior Marketing Manager and other Sales and Marketing colleagues as necessary
• Create powerful sales and marketing tools and collateral (for example: success stories, videos and infographics)
• Effectively work across sales and marketing tools including Salesforce and Pardot
• Provide monthly reports and/or feedback to the Sales and Marketing Team

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of developing and implementing marketing and communications plans
• Experience in B2B technology marketing roles
• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Outstanding written communication skills
• Experience of social media orchestration
• Excellent people skills and an upbeat, enthusiastic attitude

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to lead successful work streams or projects
• Strong knowledge of technology business trends, drivers and best practices

Behaviours and Attributes:

• Demonstrates commitment to Brightsolid’s values
• Meticulous attention to detail
• An inquisitive mind
• A drive to solve problems and challenges
• A real team player
• Excellent communication skills that allow you to verify your understanding of what you are being asked to do and articulate the findings of what you have done
• Confidence to question – not accepting propositions or assumptions without challenging their validity
• Enthusiastic and has a positive approach to resolving challenges
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated and adaptable to new situations
• A commitment to see assignments through from inception to implementation

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

This is a full-time, temporary position on a 12-month fixed-term contract (covering maternity leave). You will be working 35 hours per week and will be based from Brightsolid’s Dundee, Aberdeen or Manchester office, with the opportunity to work remotely and flexibly. There are occasional in-office requirements as well as work-related travel commitments. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, health cash plan, excellent pension, a competitive base salary and bonus/commission, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.