Marketing and Communications Manager

A leading global IT organisation is looking to recruit a Marketing and Communications manager to work join their headquarters in Bracknell. Jobs Purpose: Responsible for the planning and implementation of all marketing-related activities in the UK and Ireland including events, public relations, analyst relations, direct marketing, advertising, marketing communications, and customer relations. Works closely with corporate marketing and sales executives to identify, develop, and implement effective and productive marketing strategies and plans. Reports to the Marketing Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) with dotted line responsibility to Managing Director Requires a minimum of three to five years of marketing experience with one year of leadership responsibility. Duties & responsibilities include: Responsible for the planning and implementation of all lead generation activities Working with public relations and advertising to ensure the company is widely and positively represented in the general business press and industry and vertical market publications, as well as keeping industry analysts informed of new products and upgrades. Manage strategic components of product marketing plans, in conjunction with marketing director Assist with the planning and execution of an annual user conference held for clients and partners. Also serves as liaison between the company and its customers, partners, trade associations, outside vendors and media audiences Manages the company's marketing communications and web marketing activities (including translations) as necessary Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, sales or marketing. Requires a minimum of three to five years of marketing experience with one year of leadership responsibility. Specialised Knowledge and Skills: High knowledge of all products within a product family, company policies and practices. High knowledge of long-range planning and operational planning techniques. High level of time management, interpersonal, communications, decision making, presentation, and organisational skills. 15.5000 Speciality: Marketing Manager.