Group Marketing Operations Manager

5 days ago

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom ACS Automotive Recruitment Full time £39,362 - £43,500 per year
  • Job Reference:
  • Date Posted: 8 November 2025
  • Recruiter: ACS Automotive Recruitment
  • Location: Guildford, Surrey
  • Salary: £39,362 to £43,500
  • Sector: Business development, Creative & design, Marketing, Print, Sales
  • Job Type: Permanent
Job Description

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.

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