Marketing Manager (Interim)

?? Location: Somerset
?? Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (flexibility dependent on experience)
?? Contract: 12-month contract initially

Role Overview

Our client, a well-known automotive retailer in the South-West are seeking an experienced, hands-on Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function during a 12-month maternity cover with aim of growing into a separate, permanent role at the end of the 12 months.

They are a family-owned business who are growing out and looking to hire a marketing leader to execute digital and offline marketing teams on a 12 month maternity cover contract.

You will own brand execution, drive digital and offline marketing campaigns, and lead a small team of three. You'll need to be both strategic and operational, bringing fresh ideas while delivering day-to-day excellence.

Please note this would be an office based role. There is flexibility around start/end times and flexibility to work from home when required.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead digital merchandising.
• Execute brand campaigns across digital, social media, and in-store platforms.
• Manage online reputation and customer engagement.
• Develop customer retention and loyalty strategies.
• Oversee marketing budgets and deliver cost-effective campaigns.
• Create impactful marketing materials and support tactical promotional campaigns.
• Manage internal communications and agency partnerships.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Marketing Manager or equivalent, with a very strong preference for Automotive industry experience
• Track record of success in digital marketing execution - PPC, social media, Good ads, Website management
• Familiarity with tools like Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, CRM platforms, CMS systems, and design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop).
• A hands-on leader who can manage a small team and external agency relationships.

If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to