Marketing Lead

Marketing Lead

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sigma Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead Sigma's marketing strategy and support bids to drive growth.
  • Company: Join one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies in retail transformation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and health perks.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team with exciting corporate events.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with career growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: 5-7 years in senior B2B marketing and experience with bids.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.

Sigma transforms commercial space. With 20+ years in retail, we deliver store construction and consolidation, fixture procurement, projects, and M&E installation. Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200, Sigma is one of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. Our people make Sigma what it is. We’re proud to have experienced, committed colleagues and to be an equal opportunities employer.

Outline of role

Reporting to the Director, the Senior Marketing Manager will lead Sigma’s marketing, brand and bid support strategy to meet commercial goals across Logistics, Building Services, Display and Project Solutions. Working with senior leadership, business development and operations, the role will strengthen Sigma’s market position and support growth through bids and tenders.

Main Responsibilities

  • Marketing Strategy & Leadership
    • Develop and deliver Sigma’s annual marketing and communications strategy.
    • Act as Sigma’s lead marketing adviser to Directors and senior stakeholders.
    • Align marketing activity with growth goals, sectors and strategic priorities.
    • Identify opportunities to strengthen Sigma’s market position and advantage.
    • Manage budgets and maximise ROI.
    • Lead agencies, suppliers and consultants to deliver agreed outcomes.
    • Set KPIs and report performance to the SLT.
  • Bid Management & Tender Support
    • Lead bid, tender and proposal submissions.
    • Manage timelines, content and input to ensure compliant submissions.
    • Maintain bid content, case studies, credentials and support documents.
    • Work with key teams to create win strategies.
    • Support customer pitches and proposals.
    • Turn customer requirements into persuasive, commercially focused responses.
    • Maintain customer references, success stories and award submissions.
  • Brand Management
    • Own and maintain Sigma brand guidelines across the business.
    • Keep branded materials and templates current, consistent and accessible.
    • Support branding needs across the business.
  • Content Development
    • Produce case studies, blogs, web and social content.
    • Coordinate photography and briefs.
    • Manage videography and animation projects.
  • Marketing Collateral
    • Maintain brochures, presentations and pitch materials.
    • Create presentation templates and sales materials.
  • Digital Marketing
    • Develop digital campaigns aligned to lead generation objectives.
    • Implement automation and nurture campaigns where needed.
    • Monitor engagement and conversion metrics.
    • Identify digital trends and technologies to improve marketing capability.
    • Manage external agencies, suppliers and freelancers.

Knowledge And Experience Required

  • 5-7 years’ experience in a senior B2B marketing role.
  • Experience delivering marketing strategies.
  • Experience supporting bids, tenders and proposals.
  • Proven lead generation and revenue support experience.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience in logistics, retail solutions or business services.
  • Experience managing agencies and suppliers.
  • Success in brand development and positioning.

Skills Required

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to influence at Executive and Board level.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
  • Customer-focused with a focus on outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Degree educated in Marketing or Business equivalent.
  • CIM qualification desirable.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Birthday leave in your birthday month
  • Buy or sell up to 3 days’ holiday
  • Opportunity for hybrid working
  • Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Healthshield cash plan with high street discounts
  • Free financial advice on mortgages, pensions and insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly pay
  • Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

Opportunity to be involved with

  • Group Colleague Board
  • Quarterly corporate events and charity activity

Sigma supports career growth through training and development. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Marketing Lead employer: Sigma Recruitment

At Sigma, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive employer that values the contributions of our team members. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive training and development opportunities alongside a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. Located in a thriving sector, our benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and unique perks like birthday leave and an EV salary sacrifice scheme, making Sigma an exceptional place to advance your career in marketing.

Sigma Recruitment

Contact Details:

Sigma Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Marketing Lead

Marketing Strategy Development
Brand Management
Bid Management
Digital Marketing
Lead Generation
Stakeholder Management
Project Management