Business Manager – Marketing in Maritime

Who is Marketing in Maritime? We are an ambitious new community-driven platform operating at the heart of the maritime marketing industry. Our mission is to connect, educate, and inspire marketing professionals worldwide through a dynamic blend of live events, digital learning, and continuous community engagement. What began as an annual event is evolving into a thriving global network, offering year-round value through membership, professional development opportunities, exclusive resources, and thought leadership. As we scale, we’re committed to fostering connections and delivering impactful insights that support marketing professionals at every stage of their career and business journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company at a pivotal stage in its development.

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Business Manager to oversee daily operations, lead business development, and drive the execution of strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing cross-functional business activities, a passion for events and marketing, and a keen interest in international expansion.

• Strategic Planning & Growth
  • Collaborate with the Directors to define and execute short and long-term business strategies.
  • Lead the development and launch of a subscription-based membership offering.
  • Identify new international markets and expansion opportunities.
• Operations Management
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of online and in-person events.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure operational efficiency across marketing, sales, and customer support.
• Team & Stakeholder Management
  • Recruit, lead, and manage a small growing team across departments.
  • Liaise with external partners, suppliers, venues, and speakers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Marketing & Business Development
  • Work closely with the marketing team to support customer acquisition, retention, and brand positioning.
  • Identify commercial opportunities such as sponsorships, partnerships, and upsells.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to refine the company’s offering.
• Product Development
  • Lead the development of new event formats and membership benefits.
  • Oversee the user experience and engagement across all platforms and touchpoints.

Other Responsibilities:

• Represent Marketing in Maritime at meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Travel to Sponsor/ Member sites as needed to maintain strong relationships and deliver on the initiative objectives.

About you

You’re a strategic thinker with a strong operational backbone—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. With experience in business management, operations, or strategic delivery (ideally in marketing, media, events, or a similar space), you’re ready to help shape the future of a growing platform with global ambition.

You’re commercially minded, curious, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done. Whether it’s launching a new membership model, managing budgets, or developing international growth plans, you’re focused on delivering results that drive impact.

You love working across teams, building relationships, and turning ideas into action. You’re confident with tech, open to new tools, and passionate about professional development—both your own and others’. Experience in events, digital platforms, or subscription services will be a major plus.

Most of all, you’re excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful—leading from the front and making your mark in a business that’s all about connection, creativity, and community.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a general management, operations, or strategic role within an SME, ideally in the marketing, media, or events sector.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets, teams, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Exceptional organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with subscription models or membership platforms is a strong plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving start-up environment.

Nice to have:

• International market development.
• SaaS or digital platform integration.
• CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp, Eventbrite or similar).
• Familiarity with event tech platforms (e.g., Hopin, Zoom Events, Swapcard or similar).

Location

We are a lively company with an office in Croydon and Petersfield and a virtual office spread across the south. The working environment is very friendly, supportive, and sociable. In this new era we understand the benefits and efficiency it can bring by enabling staff the option of a hybrid home/office setup in addition to office time.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience levels).

Benefits:

• Auto enrolment into the company pension scheme after 3 months.
• Increased holidays over time
• Annual Bonus
• Commissions scheme
• Pension contributions
• Life insurance
• Private Health Care
• Sport/welfare memberships
• Enhanced Training

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Licence/Certification: Visa/right to work in the UK (required)

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will also perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives.

Why join Marketing in Maritime?

A platform with purpose Marketing in Maritime is more than a business—it’s a movement. We exist to connect, inspire and champion marketing professionals across the maritime world. You’ll be helping to shape a community that is collaborative, forward-thinking, and here to make waves.

Lead the next phase of growth We’re at a pivotal moment—transforming from a single flagship event into a thriving global platform. As Business Manager, you’ll play a central role in this evolution, driving strategy, operations and commercial impact from the front.

Freedom to make your mark We’re small but mighty. You’ll have autonomy to shape how we work, grow our membership model, expand internationally, and launch new products. Your ideas won’t just be heard—they’ll be actioned.

A hybrid, human culture We believe work should fit around life. With flexible office locations, hybrid working, and a supportive, people-first culture, we aim to bring out the best in everyone. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, ambitious team that genuinely enjoys the journey.

Benefits built around you From a competitive salary and performance bonuses to health, wellness, and development perks—our benefits package is designed to reward your impact and support your success.

Global vision, grounded values We’re bold about the future. With plans to expand across new markets and grow our digital capabilities, now is the perfect time to join and help scale something truly unique in the industry.