Elevate and International Marketing Manager in Birmingham

Mayflex is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Marketing Manager to join our Marketing team on a maternity cover basis, supporting our Data Centre and International business units. This is a key, hands‑on role responsible for the end‑to‑end marketing of Elevate across the UK and international markets, while also providing international marketing support for Excel Networking Solutions through Mayflex’s distributor and partner network across Europe. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, international sales teams, distribution partners, and external agencies to drive awareness, demand, and growth—helping position Elevate and Excel as leading solutions within their markets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and deliver the Elevate and International Marketing plans, working closely with Sales Directors to align campaigns with commercial objectives.
• Lead marketing activity across offline and digital channels, from campaign planning through to execution and performance reporting.
• Support the ongoing promotion of Excel Networking Solutions across European markets, ensuring distributors have consistent, high‑quality marketing assets.
• Build strong relationships with international sales teams, Sonepar Operating Companies (OpCos), and distribution partners.
• Manage and brief external suppliers and agencies, including designers, printers, and PR publications.
• Produce clear, compelling copy for campaigns, collateral, digital communications, and social media.
• Ensure consistent application of Excel and Elevate brand guidelines across all markets.
• Manage marketing budgets, highlighting risks or potential overspend proactively.
• Plan and deliver international trade shows and exhibitions, including logistics, collateral, and on‑stand marketing materials.
• Oversee translations and localisation of marketing materials and communications, including eNewsletters.
• Manage the Elevate LinkedIn channel, driving engagement and follower growth through organic and sponsored activity.
• Use Microsoft Copilot and other AI‑powered tools to improve efficiency, insight, reporting, and content development.
• Support CRM data accuracy and promote best practice across sales teams.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to the wider marketing team when required.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Marketing Manager who thrives on variety, ownership, and collaboration. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering integrated marketing activity across digital and offline channels.
• Strong experience developing and managing marketing strategies and campaign plans.
• Excellent communication and copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and markets.
• Confidence working cross‑functionally with sales, product, technical teams, and external partners.
• A highly organised, self‑motivated approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously.
• A strong analytical mindset, with a practical understanding of campaign KPIs and performance reporting.
• A proactive, innovative outlook with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with marketing platforms and tools, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools to enhance productivity and marketing effectiveness (or a strong desire to develop this capability).

What Mayflex Can Offer You

At Mayflex, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive marketing team, working on trusted, market‑leading brands in a role that offers real responsibility and visibility. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact quickly, broaden your international experience.

• Hybrid working model, spending more time together than apart.
• 25 days holiday a year with the ability to flex up to 5 days.
• The option of a healthcare cash plan and group life assurance.
• Auto‑enrolment in our pension scheme with 5% employer contributions.
• Paid time off for our Volunteering scheme.
• Employee Discounts Portal.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Payroll Giving options with Company Contributions.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Wellbeing support including App and Hub.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Long Service Awards and value‑based awards.
• Recruitment referral bonuses.
• Regular appraisals and development plan.
• Continuous online and instructor‑led training & development.
• Opportunities to grow your career with us.

Mayflex are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across the whole organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. We use Blind CVs as part of our recruitment process. We’re a registered Member of Inclusive Employers. We have internal focus groups on Mental Health, Menopause, D&I and more. We’re proud to publish our diversity aims and figures so everyone can see our great work! We aim for an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.