Sales/marketing manager - Leidinggevende in Durrington

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Marketing Manager to lead our marketing function at a pivotal time of business growth and diversification. This role will not only own the development and delivery of our marketing strategy but will also guide, support, and line-manage the Marketing Executive.

Reporting to the Director of Client Solutions, the ideal candidate will bring fresh thinking, strong digital and content expertise, and the confidence to shape a modern marketing approach that elevates brand visibility and drives meaningful engagement.

What We Are Looking For

We need a Marketing Manager who:

• Brings new skills, ideas, and innovation into the business
• Is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also leading strategy
• Can confidently build a marketing function that supports business diversification
• Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Client Solutions to create, implement, and maintain a cohesive marketing strategy that increases brand recognition and market reach.
• Ensure content produced by the marketing team is engaging, relevant, and aligned with audience needs.
• Track, measure, and analyse social media performance, engagement metrics, and website analytics to inform ongoing improvements.
• Lead the marketing elements of business diversification initiatives, including identifying innovative marketing opportunities, channels, and approaches.
• Ensure campaigns are executed to a high standard, from concept to delivery.

• Develop and produce high-quality content across digital channels, including social media, email marketing, external newsletters, and campaign materials.
• Oversee brand consistency across all visual and written outputs.
• Support the development of the new website by guiding structure, messaging, and content creation.
• Conduct market research into customer behaviour, industry trends, and competitor activity to support informed business decisions.
• Manage external suppliers as needed (designers, agencies, freelancers, contractors).
• Project-managing events and exhibitions throughout the calendar year.

• Line-manage the Marketing Executive, providing day-to-day support, coaching, and development.
• Create a positive, motivated, and high-performing team culture.
• Set clear team goals and department KPIs that align with organisational objectives.
• Lead performance development plans and appraisals for the Marketing Executive.
• Set and monitor personal objectives.
• Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and ownership within the team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a marketing management role, ideally in a growing or evolving business.
• Strong hands-on marketing skills across social media, content creation, digital marketing, and campaign delivery.
• Confident in analysing data and using insights to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills written, visual, and verbal.
• Strong organisational and project-management capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Creative mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience leading or mentoring others is essential.

Benefits of working here:

• Starting salary £40,000
• Hours (36.15) Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm
• Contract Permanent
• Location Selsey, West Sussex
• Target is an Employee Ownership trust - you will become a beneficiary after 12 months employment
• Annual bonus (subject to business performance)
• Supportive & friendly team to help you develop in the role
• 50% contribution towards nursery fees at the Pink Cottage
• 25% gym discount at Thrive gym
• Private healthcare insurance
• Auto enrolment pension
• Growing business with opportunity for career progression
• Two Company paid volunteer days per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Perkbox employee discount scheme
• Company paid social events throughout the year
• Birthday, work anniversary, and Christmas gift vouchers

A bit about Target Professional Services

Target Professional Services are market leading global tracing and data verification specialists. We have provided innovative services to the pension and finance sector for 35 years. We became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2022.

Our Vision: "Everyone connected to their pensions and savings. Securely, confidently, globally"

Our Mission: "By applying a unique blend of technology and customer focus, we provide agile solutions that deliver accurate data to the pensions and savings sector globally"

Our company values Respect, Passion, Integrity, and Innovation underpin everything we do.