Senior Marketing Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Marketing Manager to join our team at our Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool. This is a newly created, high-impact role designed for a strategic leader ready to shape the future of our rapid global growth and secure AHK’s position as a leading partner in the global marketplace.

As we continue to grow internationally, we are seeking a commercial marketing leader to lead our External Marketing Team, who will report to the Head of Marketing & Communications. This isn't just about managing a function; it’s about taking the function to the next level, building an outward-facing engine that connects AHK’s deep technical expertise with global markets to drive new business and inspire our customers. 

We offer a dynamic, hybrid working environment that provides the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Why join us?

• Strategic Influence:  You will lead the definition and communication of external marketing strategies, ensuring they align with our global commercial objectives across all our business streams. 
• Drive Global Growth: You will own the strategic direction of key campaigns, ensuring a predictable, scalable flow of high-quality leads into our pipeline. 
• Operational Excellence: You will own the process of connecting strategy to execution, utilising your autonomy to ensure maximum operational efficiency and achievement of key business results.
• Tangible Results: You will see the direct impact of your work through clear visibility of marketing’s contribution to revenue growth.
• Empower a Talented Team: You will mentor and develop a dedicated team, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement. 

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential

• Strategic Growth: Ability to translate high-level business objectives into clear, scoped marketing requirements for execution, and deliver results. 
• Commercial Execution: Proven experience driving campaign delivery across digital, events, and partnerships to meet commercial goals. 
• Sales Enablement: Expertise in ensuring alignment with business development teams and delivering the leads (MQLs) necessary to drive pipeline growth. 
• Operational Governance: Experience establishing operational rigour, including budget management and process compliance. 

Required Competencies

• Leadership: Strong mentoring skills with a passion for developing team members and supporting their professional growth. 
• Data & Digital Proficiency: High level of precision in data analysis, reporting, and digital marketing expertise. 
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships across internal departments. 
• Resource Allocation: Strong time management skills and the ability to allocate resources effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• CRM and Marketing Automation: Expertise in leveraging CRM (Zoho) systems for lead generation management, sales performance reporting, and implementing workflow automation to drive efficiency across the customer journey.

Required Work Experience

• Substantial B2B marketing experience, preferably within a TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) company or related sectors like Metals & Minerals, Mining, Engineering or Life Sciences. 
• Experience working  for a complex, matrixed organisation 
• Proven experience in effectively managing and leading a team of marketing professionals. 
• A demonstrable track record of delivering measurable demand generation and new market entry success. 
• Experience managing the complete customer journey with a focus on strategic lifecycle marketing. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in Marketing or Digital Marketing. 
• A project management qualification is desirable. 

REQUIRED LANGUAGES

• Additional language skills, particularly Spanish, would be advantageous. 

Some domestic and international travel may be required. 

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match, including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.