Marketing Manager

Are you a Senior Marketing Executive with experience across a variety of Marketing methods who is looking to step up to a Marketing Manager role?  If so, look no further because we are looking for a hands-on and proactive Marketing Manager to control and deliver the marketing and communications activity for Air Partner Private Jet, Corporate / Commercial Jets, Freight, Remarketing and Emergency Planning across our regional offices (UK and other global markets). 

You will join our small but friendly and dynamic Marketing team to support the ambitions of the Air Partner three-year plan, by aligning the marketing and communication activity and delivering marketing campaigns that supports the ‘go to market’ strategy, ensuring we attract, nurture and retain our most valuable customers. You will also be involved in other activity across the business, including new acquisitions, and work on some internal communications and social media. It will be necessary to work closely with business development as well as assisting with implementing the digital transformation vision. 

The VP champions flexible working, although there will be an expectation to travel to the Gatwick office a minimum of one day a week, dependant on business needs.  

This role also offers the opportunity of some international travel as part of your role so if you are flexible, had working and have a good varied marketing background, apply now! 

What you will be doing:

- Working closely with Digital, Creative and our PR resource to ensure the successful delivery of campaign activity

- Assisting with the development and collation of all marketing plans to support both B2B and B2C, including allocation and management of budgets 

- Working with the Customer Data Analyst to track ROI 

- Coordinating and delivering specific marketing activity with a focus on Customer    First, CRM and database marketing, ensuring an understanding of customer segmentation and targeting strategies

- Assisting in the roll out of Air Partner’s new brand - vision, mission and values - including a new website 

- Assisting with identifying and pitching partnership and alliance marketing, including launch and follow through

- Organising key events including affiliate, external customer and internal events 

- Assisting with PR to ensure Air Partner is positioned as a leading authority within B2B, including customer news stories and B2C, working through the seasonal marketing plan for occasions to travel 

- Visiting our various global and regional office locations as required (mainly Europe) and attending and contributing to global marketing meetings

- Researching and reviewing current products, services and market trends and presenting ideas for enhancing the customer journey and experience

- Working with the wider organisation in the coordination of key internal communications including staff newsletters, CEO updates and annual reports

- Ensuring that website content and messaging is positioned according to the relevant market segment

- Positioning and messaging timely and frequent content 

- Assisting with the implementation of the intranet

- Maintaining accounts and budgets and producing regular updates

- Producing regular reports on marketing activity

What we are looking for:

- At least 4+ years’ experience in mid-level marketing roles

- Educated to degree level in a relevant field 

- Experience in B2B or working within a corporate marketing environment

- Experience working on activity and developing brand and internal activity globally 

- Experience in database and customer centric marketing

- A commercial mind and a good understanding of all marketing techniques including CRM and digital

- A results focused individual that understands ROI and tracking metrics

- An ability to communicate with people at all levels

- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets

- An ability to sell ideas and concepts

- An understanding of how to deliver timely and effective PR communications

- A flexible, adaptable & a co-operative attitude & an ability to work as part of a team

- A good degree of initiative and self-motivation with a natural ability to inspire others 

- Systems skills 

- An understanding of CRM and database solutions (ideally Microsoft Dynamics)

- Experience with Microsoft packages; Excel, PowerPoint, Word and ideally InDesign – An understanding of tracking software including Leads Forensic and Micro Marketeer

- Experience of marketing automation e.g. Click Dimensions and Campaign Monitor

- Experience in the aviation industry would be a huge bonus

About us:

Founded in 1961, Air Partner is one of the world’s leading air charter broker companies. We service many different sectors and expertly co-ordinate thousands of individually tailored flights including private jets for CEO’s and celebrities, passenger aircraft charter for conferences, orchestras and product launches and freighters moving anything from general supplies to military vehicles and popstar’s concert sets.

We also provide world class aviation safety and security consulting and training globally and offer national outsourced services in Wildlife Hazard Management and ATC.    

What we offer you*:

- A salary of between £26,000 & £32,000 dependant on relevant experience 

- The opportunity for flexible working

- The opportunity of international travel

- A discretionary bonus based on business performance

- Pension

- Interest free season ticket loan** or usually free parking if applicable 

- Potential public transport discounts if applicable 

- Private Medical Insurance**

- Life Assurance**

- Employee Assistance Program

- Monthly Air Partner Recognition Rewards (£50 vouchers and certificate for winner)

- 26 days annual leave with annual increases to 28 days after 2yrs service and 30 days after 4yrs service.  Please note that this includes 3 days annual leave as directed by the company over the Christmas period

- Ability to purchase extra holiday**

- Gym Membership**

- Cycle to Work Scheme**

- Eye Test Reimbursements

- Long service awards

- Volunteering days

- Free hot drinks and fruit in the Gatwick office 

- Dress down Fridays

- Development opportunities across the Group

- A friendly, yet challenging environment to work in

- £1,000 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

 

* All benefits are subject to change without notice

** Available after successful completion of probation period

VacancyId 3135
Location Gatwick, Crawley
Department Marketing
Closing date 17/07/2020 0:00:00
Email To ap.careers@airpartner.com