Brand Manager
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
About Autac:
Autac is the UK's leading manufacturer of electrical cables and coil. Established in 1964, Autac continues to have a strong reputation for quality and expertise within the manufacturing and commercial vehicle industries. With customers across the UK and overseas, Autac continues to grow and develop, making this an exciting time to join the business.
About the Role:
We are looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Brand Manager to take responsibility for developing, managing and strengthening the Autac brand.
This is a varied and exciting role covering everything from website management and social media to internal communications, exhibitions, branded merchandise and external partnerships. You will play an important role in ensuring Autac is consistently presented in a professional, engaging and recognisable way across the manufacturing and commercial vehicle industries.
Working closely with the management team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to how the Autac brand is seen both internally and externally, while developing your own skills across a wide range of marketing and brand activity.
Key Responsibilities:
o Manage and develop the Autac brand, ensuring it remains consistent, professional and recognisable.
o Manage the Autac website, including content, design, updates and SEO.
o Create branded internal communications, presentations and materials.
o Coordinate Autac's participation at selected exhibitions, including organising branded materials and supporting event preparation.
o Support the planning and development of the company's annual business presentation, working with management and relevant colleagues.
o Manage branded merchandise and promotional materials.
o Build relationships with external partners, including sponsors, magazines, catalogues and industry organisations.
o Plan and develop strategic brand activity throughout the year, ensuring marketing, website and social media content support Autac's wider business objectives.
o Plan and create content and graphics across social media channels, the website and other marketing channels to maintain a consistent and active brand presence.
o Support photography, video and other content creation for marketing activity.
o Look for new opportunities to increase Autac's visibility and strengthen its position across the manufacturing, commercial vehicle and other key industries.
Skills & Experience:
We are looking for someone who is creative, enthusiastic and confident, with a good eye for design and a genuine interest in supporting a manufacturing brand.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organisation.
- Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
- Confident working with different people across the business.
- Proactive, willing to suggest ideas and take ownership of projects.
- Experience with Canva, Mailchimp, social media channels and tools, website CMS platforms and basic SEO.
o Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, with an interest in exploring and using new AI.
- Basic photography skills and experience.
You do not need to be experienced in everything listed above. Willingness to learn and develop is just as important.
Employee Benefits:
o Marketing and strategy mentor
o 30 days' holiday, including bank holidays
o 3pm finish every Friday
o Pension contribution
Why Join Autac?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in brand management and marketing within a well-established manufacturing business.
You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects rather than being focused on one area of marketing. From managing the website and social media, to leading exhibitions and developing internal communications, there will always be something new to get involved in.
You will also have the opportunity to learn directly from senior management, with ongoing mentoring from an external marketing consultant.
If you are creative, enthusiastic and keen to make your mark on a growing brand, this could be a great opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV to [email protected]
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
