239 Marketing Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is the UKs leading business training and coaching platform for trade and construction business owners. They help tradespeople become successful business owners through a range of training solutions, including 12-month business academies, seminar sessions, and retreats. On average, theyve helped businesses grow their sales by 400%. Due to a huge expansion plan, theyre now able to recruit.

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About Somerce
Somerce is a leading TikTok Shop agency helping brands grow through live shopping, content creation, and social commerce. We’re also building and launching new technology to power the future of influencer marketing and live shopping.

We work with some of the UK’s most exciting brands and creators, and we’re now looking for a Marketing Director to lead Somerce’s own marketing – driving inbound leads, tech sign-ups, and building our position as a true industry authority.

The Role
This is a hands-on and strategic leadership role. You’ll be the driving force behind marketing Somerce (and our tech platform), building a team around you while directly executing campaigns in the early stages. You’ll manage all touchpoints of our brand presence – from content to events, partnerships to PR – and work closely with the senior leadership team to achieve ambitious growth goals.

What You’ll Do

• Own the strategy and execution for all internal marketing across Somerce and our tech products
• Drive inbound leads for our agency services and sign-ups to our tech platform
• Create campaigns that build industry authority in influencer marketing and live shopping
• Develop and oversee multi-channel marketing across LinkedIn, TikTok, PR, events, SEO, email, and paid ads
• Lead on partnership marketing with TikTok, affiliate networks, and industry groups
• Represent Somerce at trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities
• Launch and host/produce the Somerce podcast to build brand awareness
• Collaborate with senior leadership to create high-value thought leadership content
• Manage and mentor a growing team, including a Content Creator and Marketing Assistant

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years in marketing, ideally within influencer marketing, social commerce, or ecommerce
• Proven track record in brand building, inbound lead generation, and multi-channel campaigns
• Comfortable being a public face of the agency (events, podcasts, video content)
• Hybrid skillset: creative brand builder + data-driven marketer
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to scale processes while keeping a startup agility
• Confident in managing external partners, PR agencies, and media opportunities

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• £50 monthly gym membership
• Up to 10 days per year work from anywhere
• 28 days holiday
• Regular team socials
• Personal development allowance
• Opportunities to travel for events and industry networking

An international property developer is seeking a Sales & Marketing Director to lead their London expansion. This newly createdSales & Marketing Directorrole will be pivotal in shaping and driving the companys commercial growth strategy across the high-end residential market.

This is an exceptional opportunity for aSales & Marketing Directorto join an ambitious development firm with significant plan.

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Role:  Brand Marketing Director

Reports into:  CEO

Contract Type:  Full Time, working 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Location:  Hybrid, working 3 days a week in our offices based in Old Street, London

About Us

Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.

To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.

These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better. With our range of products and innovative approach, we provide a wide variety of colours to ensure that all skin tones genuinely radiate in Oner.

Our Purpose and Mission

We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life. 

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year
• 5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Oner Active discount plus regular office sample sales
• Free Evolve You subscription
• Private Healthcare with Vitality including optical and dental 
• Monthly wellness allowance and team workout classes
• Start-up culture - the chance to learn and make a real impact
• Great employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days
• Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard for a sweet treat for the balance)
• Dog friendly office

About You

The Director of Brand Marketing will be the visionary leader shaping and driving the future of Oner Active’s brand. This role is responsible for defining the brand’s identity, evolving its presence, and creating an inspiring strategy to drive growth and cultural relevance. Working closely with our founder, Krissy Cela, and a talented team, the Brand Marketing Director will ensure that the brand continues to resonate with its core audience while thoughtfully expanding into new areas such as functional training, Hyrox,and beyond.

They will own the marketing calendar and establish a unified direction that brings campaigns, initiatives, and brand experiences to life. This is an extraordinary opportunity to craft a brand that not only leads in women’s activewear but also champions empowerment, performance, and authenticity.

You’ll be responsible for:

Brand Strategy & Vision:

• Define and evolve the overarching brand strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for brand growth, including expanding into new areas of women’s performance, and ensure the brand remains culturally relevant and aspirational.
• Lead in protecting and continuously enhancing the value of the brand. Collaborate closely with the founder to align on the brand’s position and direction, leveraging her insights and influence as a cornerstone of the strategy.
• Set the vision for how the brand presents itself across all touchpoints, maintaining consistency and impact in visual identity, tone of voice, and storytelling.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing brand marketing team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
• Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and development opportunities for team members to grow within their roles.
• Ensure the brand’s values are embedded internally within the team, creating advocacy from within and aligning employee experience with brand ethos.

Budget Management:

• Own and manage brand marketing budgets, ensuring optimal allocation to drive impact while maintaining cost discipline and ROI focus.

Creative Direction & Execution:

• Serve as the visionary for brand, guiding the development of campaigns, content, and experiences that resonate with current and future audiences.
• Drive innovation in storytelling and brand activation, ensuring all creative output aligns with the brand’s identity and objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact campaigns that seamlessly span digital channels and in-person experiences. Every decision is made with careful consideration of product, marketing, growth, merchandising, and events to ensure strategic alignment.

Marketing Calendar & Campaign Ownership:

• Own and oversee the marketing calendar, setting the direction for all brand campaigns, product launches, and key moments. Give final approvals to call campaigns alongside the Creative Director. Give final approval to all campaigns alongside the Creative Director.
• Ensure campaigns are thoughtfully planned and executed, delivering measurable impact while staying true to the brand’s values.

Market & Cultural Expansion:

• Develop strategies to thoughtfully expand the brand into new performance areas, such as functional training and emerging fitness trends (e.g Hyrox).
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and cultural movements to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth, identifying were Oner stands within the market.

Performance & Impact Measurement:

• Establish brand standards and ensure global consistency in execution, continuously review across platforms and geographies to maintain quality and integrity 
• Define and track KPIs to measure the success of brand initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Regularly analyse brand performance, using insights to refine strategies and optimise future efforts.

You’ll need to have:

• 12+ years of experience in brand marketing, creative leadership, or related fields, with a proven track record in direct-to-consumer or lifestyle industries.
• Strong strategic thinker with a history of successfully defining and evolving brand identities in competitive markets.
• Proven experience of successfully navigating and managing high-growth, scale-up environments
• Significant experience leading creative teams and delivering innovative, high-impact campaigns. 
• Exceptional storytelling skills, with an ability to craft narratives that resonate deeply with diverse audiences.
• Proven success expanding brands into new markets, channels, or cultural spaces.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Amazing communicator, skilled at building trust and alignment with cross-functional teams, senior leadership and Creative Director.
• Passion for fitness, women’s empowerment, and community-driven brand building.

You’ll need to be:

• Visionary thinker with the ability to inspire teams and translate ideas into action.
• Creative and innovative, with a keen understanding of cultural trends and consumer behaviours.
• Strong growth mindset
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Able to react fast, but calm.
• Data-informed decision-maker with strong analytical skills to evaluate brand performance.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oner Active it’s about embracing diversity and empowering every individual to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, we encourage you to reach out to our Recruitment team — we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Sales and Marketing Director

Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries.

Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite.

We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions.

We have been appointed by our client on a retained search for a Sales and Marketing Director.

Below you will find an ‘candidate opportunity briefing document’ developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the CEO & Interim HR Director of the business.

This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification.

Client Opportunity Statements:

“We are entering a bold new chapter in our growth journey, and we are seeking a strategic, driven, and hands-on Sales and Marketing Director to help shape it and “move the needle” on revenue growth.”

“With a newly developed sales structure, strong ambitions for growth, and a complex solution-based offering that sets us apart, this role presents an opportunity to drive meaningful change across the UK's asset rental business.”

“The successful candidate will bring credibility and leadership, leading from the front, breaking into new markets, and building alignment between sales and operations. This is a chance to define ‘what good looks like’ and embed structure, strategy and professionalism into a responsive, entrepreneurial business poised for scale.”

Challenges expected within the first 12 months include:

• It’s important to note that the sales structure within the team is relatively new and has two brand-new ‘teams’ within it. The incoming individual will have to quickly gain credibility and establish themselves as a key figure through leading from the front.
• To ensure seamless collaboration, the new Sales and Marketing Director will play a key role in fostering strong, positive relationships, particularly between the sales and operations teams.
• It’s often noted that the market the business operate within is a tough one, and in addition, their intended solution is complex. This will require an individual who can quickly gain a thorough understanding of the business and its marketing.

Key deliverables within the first 12 months include:

• Demonstrate an ability to lead from the front and evidence ‘moving the needle’ within the sales performance of the business.
• Complete a business-wide sales strategy that includes processes, procedures and standardisation across the teams.
• Evidence a move towards new markets and key target customers to increase market share.

Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience)

• A proven track record of performing at a high level within a large business and being able to articulate ‘what good looks like’ from a processes, procedures and training perspective.
• Able to demonstrate that they can effectively lead from the front with their ‘sleeves rolled up’ in addition to effectively setting sales strategy. 
• In addition to bigger business experience, the incoming Sales and Marketing Director will be able to showcase their ability to operate in a fast-paced and at times ‘smaller’ environment.
• Proven ability to break into new markets and secure ‘big business’ wins.
• A proven track record of operating within similar clients to that of the client business that demand a “technical sale”.

Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours)

• A hands-on, strategic individual with a “no task too big or too small” attitude to any task. 
   Personable, engaging character.
• Successful at building relationships cross-functionally and earning the buy-in and collaboration of internal stakeholders and their team.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• A driven and ambitious individual with a passion for selling.
• Comfortable with change and challenging established ways of working. This individual will question the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and aim towards continuous improvement in order to address the evolving needs of a growing business.

Working Arrangements & Location:

Based out of their Hampshire HQ 1 – 2 days a week, with the expectation that the remainder of their time will be spent on the road visiting client sites.  

Ford & Stanley Interview Process:

• 1st Stage : Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances.
• 2nd Stage : The ‘shortlist’: Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made.

Client Company’s Interview Process:

• 1st Stage interview: Face to Face with the CEO and UK MD.
• Mid-Stage Personality Profiling Assessment 
• Final Stage interview: Interim HRD, Talent Partner, CEO and UK MD – Initial Discussion followed by a presentation.

Good to know:

• The business is a leader in rental providing HVAC, refrigeration & catering hire services to a broad number of industries, it offers a broad range of products, services and solutions and has locations across the UK.
• The UK business is headquartered in Hampshire and has a counterpart in Ireland. Following acquisitions, there are a number of brands in operation across the two jurisdictions.
• This is a responsive and entrepreneurial business, and a successful Sales and Marketing Director will need to be similarly responsive and entrepreneurial. Developing and executing effective strategic sales plan is a central part of this role, as is growing the business. But importantly, the incoming candidate will bring a drive to see results, and through expertise, will identify, grasp and exploit opportunity as it arises. 
• This role will report directly into the group MD with significant involvement with the Group CEO.
• The business view this role as the “right hand” to the MD and will be the source of knowledge on market dynamics and insights at a top level.
• It’s important to note that this is a newly created role within the structure that has been designed to drive growth and professionalism within the sales structure.
• It’s expected that the successful individual will arrive with some proven track record within larger businesses and, as such be able to give some clarity and guidance on ‘what good looks like’ as far as sales practice is concerned and pull together a strong strategy for growth.
• In addition to growth, it is imperative that this is a hands-on individual who will roll their sleeves up and lead from the front. Demonstrating their capability and moving the needle on revenue generation.
• In addition to the above, we need someone who is commercially astute and can recognise opportunities for better margins and dynamic pricing.
• Although we are interested in those from a corporate background and an understanding of “what good looks like”, they are not looking to become a corporate organisation; they need to remain dynamic and agile but are focused on professionalisation.
• The business are keen to move towards a higher margin, complex solution-based offering to solidify their position in the market and as such, it would be beneficial for the incoming Sales and Marketing director to have had this exposure.
• They are looking to introduce structure, consistency, strategy and some professionalism into the sales team to drive growth.
• The role has five direct reports with a full team size of 25 – 31.
• The 5 direct reports head up a sales vertical including Marketing, Inside Sales, Field Sales, Technical Sales and Product Sales.
• Whilst the business is performing well, there is some serious ambition to grow and as such, they are looking to expand on the client base and footprint within current clients.

Budget:

Low: £155,(Apply online only)/Mid: £65,(Apply online only)/High: 75,(Apply online only) DOE

Supporting benefits

• Car Allowance 50 per month.
• Uncapped bonus potential.
• 25 days’ holiday + Statutory bank holidays.
• Pension 5% Employee, 3% Employer.
• Discretionary benefits including life assurance and private medical insurance.

Executive Search Delivery Team:

• Tom Norton – Head of Executive Search:  Client & Search Management & Advisory
• Billy Jackson – Principal Consultant:  Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel, Offer Negotiation
• Ralitsa Kuzeva – Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience

About Ford & Stanley Executive Search:

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

SALISBURY - OFFICE BASED

UPTO 60,000 + GREAT BENEFITS + CULTURE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of leading and highly successful business who is looking to expand their operation due to the continued success of the company.

We are looking for an experienced Sales and Marketing specialist who will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the sales and marketing strategy. This individual will lead and inspire a high-performing team, manage the full customer journey from first touchpoint to post-experience engagement, and be directly accountable for delivering revenue growth through innovative marketing, digital strategy, and commercial leadership.

THE ROLE:

• Define and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Provide leadership and clear direction across the team, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and high performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-functional team, ensuring continuous professional development and motivation.
• Manage and continuously improve the end-to-end customer journey.
• Set and monitor KPIs, ensuring clarity of direction and accountability across the team.
• Use data, analytics, and customer feedback to inform strategy and refine campaigns.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

THE PERSON:

• Significant experience in a senior Sales and Marketing leadership role.
• Must have B2C experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Proven track record of driving commercial growth through strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, customer journey management, and website performance optimisation.
• Experience managing PR campaigns and media relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Data-driven and results-oriented, with strong commercial acumen.

Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

SALISBURY - OFFICE BASED

UPTO 60,000 + GREAT BENEFITS + CULTURE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of leading and highly successful business who is looking to expand their operation due to the continued success of the company.

We are looking for an experienced Sales and Marketing specialist who will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the sales and marketing strategy. This individual will lead and inspire a high-performing team, manage the full customer journey from first touchpoint to post-experience engagement, and be directly accountable for delivering revenue growth through innovative marketing, digital strategy, and commercial leadership.

THE ROLE:

• Define and execute a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Provide leadership and clear direction across the team, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and high performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-functional team, ensuring continuous professional development and motivation.
• Manage and continuously improve the end-to-end customer journey.
• Set and monitor KPIs, ensuring clarity of direction and accountability across the team.
• Use data, analytics, and customer feedback to inform strategy and refine campaigns.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

THE PERSON:

• Significant experience in a senior Sales and Marketing leadership role.
• Must have B2C experience.
• Demonstrable experience leading and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Proven track record of driving commercial growth through strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, customer journey management, and website performance optimisation.
• Experience managing PR campaigns and media relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Data-driven and results-oriented, with strong commercial acumen.

Get Recruited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.