Market Data Management Team Lead

Lay the groundwork for tomorrow with Kubota! Since 1890, Kubota has evolved in a unique way worldwide. With a strong will to solve problems in food, water and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and a solutions provider. From agricultural and industrial machinery, and overall water solutions, to any other living environment solution, our question, and our challenge was always the same: what can we do to meet the demands and enhance our lives for tomorrow? Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be an “Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life”. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Agricultural and Groundcare team as Marketing Lead. Reporting to the Division Manager, you will be responsible for the creation and execution of the Marketing strategy, building strong relationships with all stakeholders including our dealer network, internal colleagues, external agencies, as well as press & influencers to ensure all marketing and sales opportunities, alongside the representation of our brand, is achieved by the highest possible level. The Marketing Executive and Tactical Marketing Executive report into this role. 5 hours a week and we are operating a hybrid model of working, there will be occasional travel within the UK and potentially internationally. The responsibilities of the Marketing Lead include but are not limited to: Setting the Marketing strategy for the UK through an annual Marketing Plan. Align with European Marketing team on new product launch activity and events to ensure consistent and unified approach. Manage the Marketing executives, including setting and monitoring annual objectives Oversee all digital activity: content creation, web content, newsletters, customer testimonials and campaign coordination. Dealer Marketing Communication covering new launches and other initiatives. Creation and Implementation of press releases, press tests, launch invites and hosting. Influencer management: contracts, content and relationship. Media Plan – development and implementation online and offline. End to end event management for incentive trips, hospitality events, annual conferences and regional TBU events. Manage and develop product photo and film shoots with Marketing Executives. Print & Digital adverts, brochures, spec sheets, Dealer templates, Posters, Product Pages and web banners and animations. Work with the other marketing teams (Construction, Engines and Aftersales) as and when required to create consistent cross divisional brand messages. We offer a competitive base salary and performance related bonus, generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), employee benefits platform offering discounts at a number of retailers and an employee assistance program offering wellness support, providing information on physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing. Knowledge and qualification in marketing short of a degree level – Bachelor’s degree in marketing Proven track record in marketing roles (minimum 5 years) – In-depth knowledge of the entire Marketing Dept functions – Using marketing software packages – Experience in Marketing Management/Supervisory level role(s) – Knowledge of how a Dealer network functions Strong IT skills, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs – Marketing software – Creative – Strong team building and people management skills – Ability to be based in Thame office minimum 3 days per week – Flexibility to accommodate occasional travel within the UK, Europe and internationally –