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Marketing Manager job description

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What does a Marketing Manager do?

A Marketing Manager plans and runs marketing campaigns that build the brand and drive demand — owning strategy, channels, budget, and results.

Marketing Manager responsibilities

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns
  • Manage channels across digital, content, social, and events
  • Own the marketing budget and measure return on spend
  • Analyse performance data and optimise campaigns
  • Manage and mentor the marketing team and agencies
  • Align marketing with sales and business goals

Marketing Manager requirements

Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.

  • Must have: Proven experience planning and running marketing campaigns
  • Must have: Strong analytical and budget-management skills
  • Must have: Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Must have: Understanding of digital marketing channels
  • Nice to have: A marketing degree or equivalent
  • Nice to have: Experience with marketing analytics and automation tools
  • Nice to have: Industry-specific marketing experience

Marketing Manager job description template

Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.

Marketing Manager
[Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time]

ABOUT THE ROLE
A Marketing Manager plans and runs marketing campaigns that build the brand and drive demand — owning strategy, channels, budget, and results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns
• Manage channels across digital, content, social, and events
• Own the marketing budget and measure return on spend
• Analyse performance data and optimise campaigns
• Manage and mentor the marketing team and agencies
• Align marketing with sales and business goals

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Must have:
• Proven experience planning and running marketing campaigns
• Strong analytical and budget-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Understanding of digital marketing channels
Nice to have:
• A marketing degree or equivalent
• Experience with marketing analytics and automation tools
• Industry-specific marketing experience

WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary: [range]
• [Benefits, flexibility, growth]

HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].

Tips to attract the best candidates

  1. Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
  2. Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
  3. Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
  4. Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.

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