With over 12,000 employees and sales in excess of €2.​4 billion, the Vaillant Group is a leading European heating technology company with representation in over 100 countries.​  In the UK, a period of significant sales growth and industry changes means that we are now recruiting an enthusiastic Marketing Communications Manager.

Based at either our Rochester or Belper site and working specifically for our Vaillant brand within the Marketing team.​

The purpose of this role is to deliver the Vaillant brand marketing plan in conjunction with the Brand Marketing Manager and to take responsibility of the day to day management of the communications budget.​

 As a strong team player you will report directly to the Vaillant Brand Marketing Manager.​  Other key relationships will be supporting both the Vaillant Domestic, Commercial and Air Conditioning teams with customer communications and marketing activities.​ 

Experience of multi-channel marketing is desirable as is the ability to work on a full mix of marketing activities.​  As a good communicator you will be confident in presenting at all levels of the business, along with customers and leading external communication agencies.​ 

This role offers an exciting opportunity where an ambitious marketing professional can develop their career; make a real impact and quick progress within an industry leading environment.​

 Main Tasks and Responsibilities include;

 General

• To ensure that any visual promotion of the company and its brands is in keeping with brand values
• Ensure all financial requirements of the position are adhered to in line with Group requirements 
• To present on a monthly basis the marketing plans to all commercial teams throughout the UK
• Supervision of marketing assistants

 PR

• Ensure all press releases are checked by relevant product manager and brand marketing/​marketing communication manager
• Ensure all PR coverage is distributed to relevant internal parties

Shows & Events

• Work closely with brand marketing manager and marketing assistants to ensure all required products and messages are consistently displayed
• Liaising with exhibition contractor and venues to ensure timely delivery of all required material and equipment
• Development of exhibition packs for commercial team
• Assisting with exhibitions

 Product Launches

• Work closely with product managers to ensure all product information is available on time and in full
• Communicate all product launches to all internal parties
• Liaise with creative agency ensuring all literature produced adheres to Vaillant brand guidelines

 Channel Relationships

• Ensure all channel relationships are maintained for the Vaillant brand

 Renewable Energy Product (REP) Partners

• Maintain all relationships with REP Partners by creatively developing their marketing package in line with their capabilities and requirements.​ This includes showroom displays, local advertising and direct mail support
• Provide regular updates to the Brand Marketing Manager and Sales Development Team

 Trade Advertising

• Track all trade advertising results and recommend future titles to brand marketing manager
• Ensure all trade publication deadlines are met

 End User Campaign

• Assist the brand marketing manager where necessary with the delivery of the end user campaign including print advertising, web development, end user exhibitions

This role is requires a full clean driving licence as there will be extensive travel throughout the UK.​  Overnight stays will sometimes be required.​  You will be ideally qualified to HNC or degree level or equivalent, preferably in a marketing discipline.

A competitive benefits package is available, including an attractive salary, 25 days holiday, non contributory pension scheme and company performance related bonus scheme.​