Marketing Manager

Middlesbrough
3 months ago
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The company

A world-leading designer and manufacturer of automation and robotics systems is seeking an exceptional Marketing Manager to help shape and amplify their global story.

Renowned for their creativity, engineering excellence and playfully innovative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to join their vibrant team at a time of significant growth.

Operating from their award-winning, purpose-built facility in North Yorkshire, they are building the future of laboratory automation. From bespoke systems that redefine scientific workflows to world-first innovations that make global impact, everything they create is designed, built, and tested on site.

The role

You will take ownership of brand strategy, digital presence, and lead generation for a company at the forefront of automation technology.

You’ll lead and develop a talented marketing team, manage a modern CRM and marketing tech stack, and deliver bold, content-led campaigns that capture the imagination of scientists, engineers, and industry leaders worldwide.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, perfect for a marketing professional who thrives on bringing complex ideas to life and isn’t afraid to test, learn, and innovate.

You will:

  • Lead and mentor the marketing team, fostering creativity and growth.

  • Own and optimise CRM and marketing automation systems.

  • Deliver high-impact, data-driven marketing campaigns that drive brand visibility and lead generation.

  • Champion the company’s brand, ensuring consistency and creativity across all channels.

  • Collaborate across technical, sales, and product teams to launch new innovations to market.

  • Report on campaign performance and ROI, continually refining strategy.

    About you

    You’re a strategic and creative marketing leader seeking a leadership role with impact.

    You will bring:

  • Significant experience in B2B marketing (ideally for technology, engineering, or scientific sectors)

  • Proven success in campaign-based, content-led marketing.

  • Strong CRM and automation platform expertise (Salesforce preferred).

  • Experience leading and developing teams.

  • A blend of analytical rigour, creativity, and a drive to deliver results.

    Why apply

    You’ll join a company that genuinely does things differently. Their campus-style headquarters buzzes with creativity, collaboration and innovation – from open workshops and test labs to social spaces, and games areas.

    What’s more, their facility and benefits are unrivalled, offering a generous holiday allowance, Private Healthcare, pension, CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body, enhanced maternity/paternity, onsite gym, squash court, bouldering wall, countless clubs (cross fit, yoga, pottery, the list goes on!), even free access to on-site counsellor and physiotherapist whenever you need some support.

    Ready to bring world-class automation to life?

    If you’re excited by the idea of marketing an organisation that’s redefining what’s possible in science and engineering, this could be the career-defining opportunity you’ve been looking for.

    Apply today!

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