Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) in Eastbourne

Join Collier Webb as a hands-on, commercially minded Marketing Manager to lead our marketing team during a maternity cover period. This senior, fast-paced role works closely with the Managing Director and Design Director, shaping the strategy while also being deeply involved in delivery – from campaigns, content and digital launches, events, PR and showroom display. Based at our Eastbourne head office with regular travel to London, this is a great opportunity to play a key role in a growing British brand with ambition in both the UK and the USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Operate as part of the Senior Management Team, contributing to company-wide direction and decision-making. Lead, manage and motivate the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and clear prioritisation of work. Manage performance, workflow, and approvals, supporting the Senior Marketing Executive in the delivery of digital and campaign activity.
• Strategy, Planning & Budget Ownership: Build and deliver the marketing plan and calendar, aligned with company objectives. Own the Commercial Team’s marketing budget, ensuring activity remains commercially effective and strategically aligned. Identify growth opportunities and propose initiatives in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Campaign & Content Delivery: Oversee the planning, development and sign-off of all campaigns across digital, print, showroom, PR, and events. Review and approve social media content, email campaigns, website updates, and digital assets. Ensure all content consistently reflects Collier Webb’s brand identity, craftsmanship, and tone of voice.
• Digital Marketing & Analytics: Work with the Senior Marketing Executive and Systems Director to drive digital marketing strategy, implementation and optimisation. Monitor performance across all digital channels, using analytics to guide improvements and support storytelling. Report on key marketing metrics, budget usage, activity impact and outcomes.
• Creative & Visual Standards: Work closely with the Design Director and take creative direction from them to support and execute showroom visual merchandising, including new product displays. Coordinate photoshoots, creative briefs, and the development of marketing collateral with the wider team. Uphold and apply brand visual standards across all marketing touchpoints, ensuring all creative output aligns with the Design Director’s vision and receives their final sign-off.
• Events, Product Launches & Stakeholder Relations: Oversee the planning and execution of product launches, showroom events, trade shows and press activities. Work closely with Sales and Business Development teams to support enquiry growth and client engagement. Ensure distributors and sales teams are equipped with up-to-date product information and campaign collateral. Act as a senior representative with media, agencies, and external partners.
• Brand & Market Insight: Maintain a strong understanding of the design community, competitor activity and sector trends. Uphold brand positioning across UK and international markets, ensuring consistency and relevance.

Personal Attributes

• Proven experience in a senior marketing management role, leading a team and overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Brand Management or a related field.
• Proficiency in using analytics and CRMs to monitor performance and inform marketing decisions.
• Strong understanding of campaign management across digital, events, PR and print.
• Excellent organisational, planning and leadership skills.
• Confident communicator with experience working across creative and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated ability to review, refine and approve content with a strong eye for brand storytelling.

Experience

• Experience with events, product launches, and showroom VM highly desirable.
• Experience in the luxury, interiors or design sector preferred.
• Positive, solutions-focused and supportive approach to teamwork.
• Strong communicator, able to adjust style across senior management, internal teams and direct reports.
• Motivational leadership style with the ability to inspire and guide a small team.
• Proactive problem-solver capable of working independently and presenting solutions.
• Skilled in communicating strategy and marketing goals across departments.
• Deep appreciation for British craftsmanship and luxury design.
• Flexible and willing to travel as required between Eastbourne and London.

This role is ideal for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact through innovative marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping our brand presence whilst fostering growth through strategic planning and execution.