Marketing Manager

Bournemouth – Hybrid working

Salary up to £50k depending on experience + Commission + Excellent benefits

Step into a role where your marketing skills put you at the heart of world-class sporting and brand experiences, from The Olympics and The Ryder Cup to high-profile activations for London’s leading agencies. You’ll have the creative freedom to work on exciting campaigns for upcoming events.

•          Established sports events business

•          23 days annual holiday allowance + bank holidays

•          Career growth opportunities

THE COMPANY

You’ll be joining a global leader in sports activation, brand experience, hospitality, exhibitions, roadshows, and interior fit-outs — delivering high-profile projects for some of the world’s most recognised brands and events. Since 2004, they’ve worked across golf, football, rugby, tennis, cricket, motorsport, and more, with their projects appearing at The Olympics, The Ryder Cup, Wimbledon, The British Open, and the Hong Kong 7s.

With offices in the UK, USA, and UAE, they are perfectly positioned to deliver exceptional projects worldwide. The UK business has seen rapid growth in brand experience and experiential marketing, particularly in London, opening the door for you to take on an exciting and impactful role. This is a company that prides itself on making every event happen without fail — and you’ll be part of the team making it happen.

THE ROLE

 As a Marketing Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the company’s marketing strategy and execution, shaping how the brand communicates, connects with clients, and drives growth across key global markets, primarily the UK, USA, and UAE.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with sales, client services, design, and leadership teams to develop and deliver impactful campaigns that align with commercial objectives. You won’t just maintain existing processes — you’ll bring fresh ideas, lead innovative initiatives, and play a pivotal role in elevating the company’s marketing presence.

You’ll be empowered to introduce new platforms, tools, and strategies, making decisions that genuinely influence the direction of the business. As a Marketing Manager, you’ll also have the opportunity to travel for key campaigns and meetings, as agreed with senior management.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive lead generation through targeted campaigns and content; track performance, analyse trends, and present insights. Conduct competitor and market research to inform strategy.
• Own the marketing function, creating and executing an annual plan aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the creation of case studies, social media, email marketing, and website updates to support brand visibility and engagement.
• Provide Sales, BD, and Client Services teams with tailored collateral and presentations; collaborate with design on standout visuals and proposals.
• Identify and implement new platforms and tools (e.g., AI solutions) to enhance marketing efficiency and lead handling.
• Attend events to support delivery teams, capture content, and highlight global capabilities.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and partners, managing projects independently while ensuring consistent marketing output.

THE CANDIDATE

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Marketing Manager with 3–5 years of experience in brand experience, experiential marketing, or live events. You’ll have a proven track record in delivering high-impact campaigns and generating quality leads that contribute directly to business growth. Experience in sports marketing or a strong personal interest in sport will be a significant advantage in this role.

As a creative and strategic thinker, you’re confident managing multi-channel campaigns from concept to execution, and skilled at turning insights into action through performance data and competitor research. You’re a clear and engaging communicator, able to produce compelling written and visual content, and comfortable presenting marketing insights to senior leadership.

You’ll be hands-on with platforms such as Mailchimp, Shopify, and Canva, and ideally have some ability to capture and edit content. A strong grasp of marketing analytics, excellent IT skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are essential.

If you’re a self-starter with a sharp eye for opportunity and a passion for delivering results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

In return, this organisation offers flexible working, profit-based bonuses, global travel opportunities and a great working environment.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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