Job Description

Our esteemed client, a renowned publisher specialising in comic magazines and books, headquartered in Oxford, is in search of an ambitious and precision-driven Senior Manager for Marketing and Sales. This role is required to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months and offers the opportunity to become a part of their dynamic and thrilling team. They are seeking an individual with a talent for crafting robust marketing and sales strategies to facilitate the expansion of their online sales and subscriber base. This is a full-time position that offers the flexibility of hybrid/remote working arrangements.

In your capacity as the Senior Marketing and Sales Manager, you will report directly to the Managing Director. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around the development, implementation, and supervision of marketing and sales strategies aimed at acquiring and retaining subscribers. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in nurturing the brand identity and promoting the e-commerce store along with other products and services.

Your tasks will encompass the creation of a marketing budget, the production of marketing materials, and the continuous monitoring of sales performance. The core focus will be on identifying the client\'s business objectives and needs, which will serve as the foundation for crafting innovative and multifaceted marketing and sales campaigns.

For this role, our client is seeking an individual with prior experience in sales and marketing, preferably within the publishing industry. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to curate engaging and informative marketing content, exhibit familiarity with subscription models and e-commerce, and boast strong written and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in strategic campaign planning, complemented by analytical thinking, is essential. An organised, self-driven, and enthusiastic approach is highly valued.

Joining this vibrant publisher and content creator promises an exciting opportunity for individuals with a robust skill set in marketing and sales. If you are interested in this role and believe you possess the requisite marketing and sales expertise, we encourage you to reach out and explore this thrilling opportunity further!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

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