Marketing Manager

Eastbourne

We're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Marketing Manager to lead our marketing team during a maternity cover period at Collier Webb.

This is a senior, fast-paced role working closely with the Managing Director and Design Director, shaping the strategy while also being deeply involved in delivery - from campaigns, content and digital launches, events, PR and showroom display.

This role is for someone who enjoys both strategic and practical work, is comfortable leading a team, but is equally happy getting stuck in.

Based at our Eastbourne head office, with regular travel to London, this is a great opportunity to play a key role in a growing British brand with ambition in both the UK and the USA.

If you have senior marketing experience, a creative eye and a practical mindset - ideally within interiors or design - we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Operate as part of the Senior Management Team, contributing to company-wide direction and decision-making.

• Lead, manage and motivate the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and clear prioritisation of work.

• Manage performance, workflow, and approvals, supporting the Senior Marketing Executive in the delivery of digital and campaign activity.

Strategy, Planning & Budget Ownership

• Build and deliver the marketing plan and calendar, aligned with company objectives.

• Own the Commercial Team’s marketing budget, ensuring activity remains commercially effective and strategically aligned.

• Identify growth opportunities and propose initiatives in collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Campaign & Content Delivery

• Oversee the planning, development and sign-off of all campaigns across digital, print, showroom, PR, and events.

• Review and approve social media content, email campaigns, website updates, and digital assets.

• Ensure all content consistently reflects Collier Webb’s brand identity, craftsmanship, and tone of voice.

Digital Marketing & Analytics

• Work with the Senior Marketing Executive and Systems Director to drive digital marketing strategy, implementation and optimisation.

• Monitor performance across all digital channels, using analytics to guide improvements and support storytelling.

• Report on key marketing metrics, budget usage, activity impact and outcomes.

Creative & Visual Standards

• Work closely with the Design Director and take creative direction from them to:

• Support and execute showroom visual merchandising, including new product displays.

• Coordinate photoshoots, creative briefs, and the development of marketing collateral with the wider team.

• Uphold and apply brand visual standards across all marketing touchpoints, ensuring all creative output aligns with the Design Director’s vision and receives their final sign-off.

Events, Product Launches & Stakeholder Relations

• Oversee the planning and execution of product launches, showroom events, trade shows and press activities.

• Work closely with Sales and Business Development teams to support enquiry growth and client engagement.

• Ensure distributors and sales teams are equipped with up-to-date product information and campaign collateral.

• Act as a senior representative with media, agencies, and external partners.

Brand & Market Insight

• Maintain a strong understanding of the design community, competitor activity and sector trends.

• Uphold brand positioning across UK and international markets, ensuring consistency and relevance.

Personal Attributes

• Proven experience in a senior marketing management role, leading a team and overseeing multiple concurrent projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Brand Management or any other related field.

• Proficiency in using analytics and CRMs to monitor performance and inform marketing decisions.

• Strong understanding of campaign management across digital, events, PR and print.

• Excellent organisational, planning and leadership skills.

• Confident communicator with experience working across creative and commercial teams.

• Demonstrated ability to review, refine and approve content with a strong eye for brand storytelling.

Experience

• Experience with events, product launches, and showroom VM is highly desirable.

• Experience in the luxury, interiors, or design sector preferred.

• Positive, solutions-focused and supportive approach to teamwork.

• Strong communicator, able to adjust style across senior management, internal teams and direct reports.

• Motivational leadership style with the ability to inspire and guide a small team.

• Proactive problem-solver capable of working independently and presenting solutions.

• Skilled in communicating strategy and marketing goals across departments.

• Deep appreciation for British craftsmanship and luxury design.

• Flexible and willing to travel as required between Eastbourne and London.

This role is ideal for a proactive professional eager to make a significant impact through innovative marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping our brand presence whilst fostering growth through strategic planning and execution.