Marketing Manager

Job Title: Marketing Manager
Reports To: Head of Marketing
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: St Albans

About Us: Franke Coffee Systems UK Ltd. is a leading company in coffee machine industry committed to excellence and innovation. Together with our trade partners, we are committed to delivering premium best-in-class in-cup-quality, consistency and beverage variety, as well as ensuring an outstanding customer experience through constant innovation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a commercially minded Marketing Manager UK&I to take ownership of the UK & Ireland marketing agenda within a developed marketing function. This is a broad 360° role offering the opportunity to shape structure, processes and ways of working while driving effective, hands‑on delivery.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you will help take the department to the next level, thriving in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with real autonomy and visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and deliver the UK & Ireland marketing plan, aligned to business and brand strategy
Lead a full‑mix marketing remit, including:

Brand, communications and PR
Trade and customer marketing
Product marketing and launches
Campaigns and content
Events (trade shows, customer and internal events)
Digital marketing and paid advertising

Manage and develop 2 direct reports, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative team
Build and improve marketing processes, structure and reporting
Own and manage the marketing budget, including operational spend and occasional capital investment
Lead agency management, from briefing to performance and cost control
Use Salesforce to support campaign delivery, lead tracking and sales alignment
Measure performance through clear KPIs and continuously optimise activity

Requirements:

Proven experience in a 360° marketing role
Background in food & beverage, FMCG or a high‑growth startup
Comfortable operating in fast‑moving, change‑led environments
Experience managing marketing budgets and agencies
Strong exposure to digital marketing and paid media
Experience managing (or beginning to manage) people, with a desire to develop leadership capability
Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Be part of a company committed to excellence and innovation.
25 days of holidays
Private Healthcare for you, with the option to add partner and children
Life Insurance
Income Protection

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