Marketing Manager

Sodexo Live!; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Leeds is seeking a talented Marketing Manager to drive innovative marketing campaigns for events at Headingley Stadium. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams to boost sales and engagement. The ideal candidate possesses strong digital marketing skills and experience in the hospitality or sports sector. Work includes managing campaigns and aligning marketing activities with brand guidelines. Flexible work environment and competitive compensation offered.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing within the hospitality, events or sports sector.
• A creative thinker with commercial mindset and strong digital marketing skills.
• Highly organised, data-driven and results-focused.
• Knowledge of GDPR and experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the venue’s annual marketing plan across digital and traditional channels.
• Drive campaigns that boost non match day event sales.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and culinary teams to launch offers.
• Lead social media, e-marketing, and advertising campaigns.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Digital marketing skills

Excellent communication skills

Data-driven

Project juggling

Education

Experience in hospitality, events or sports marketing

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Marketing Manager

• 40hrs pw Mon - Fri, flexibility required for some weekends depending on business needs

Job Overview

At Sodexo Live!, we live and breathe live events. From the roar of the crowd to the sparkle of a corporate celebration, we create experiences that stay with people. We’re looking for a talented, driven and creative Marketing Manager to join our team at Headingley Stadium—home of legendary sports moments and unforgettable hospitality.

As Marketing Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the venue’s commercial success. You’ll lead the development and execution of innovative, insight-led marketing campaigns that fuel both B2B and B2C sales across our Retail, Conferencing & Events (C&E) and Stadia service lines. Working in collaboration with the Sales Manager, central marketing and our client partners, you’ll shape the go-to-market strategy to help drive footfall, bookings and ultimately increase revenue and GP.

At Sodexo Live!, we don’t just serve food or run events—we create experiences. We’re proud to be the hospitality partner for iconic venues across the UK. From matchday to meetings, from fine dining to fast-paced service, we bring excellence, innovation, and passion to everything we do.

We would love you to join us your and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most exciting sports and events venues. This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team that thrives on creativity, agility and delivering with excellence.

What You'll Do

• Own and execute the venue’s annual marketing plan across digital and traditional channels
• Drive campaigns that boost non match day event sales and overall brand awareness
• Drive campaigns that boost event sales, retail offers, and overall brand awareness
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and culinary teams to launch and promote seasonal offers
• Lead social media, e-marketing, and advertising campaigns with clear KPIs and regular performance reporting
• Leverage platforms like Salesforce to track engagement and route leads
• Work closely with our on-site client marketing team to amplify messages across their channels
• Ensure all marketing activity aligns with Sodexo Live! brand guidelines and reflects our values

What You Bring

• Proven experience in marketing within the hospitality, events or sports sector (sports marketing a plus!)
• A creative thinker with a commercial mindset and strong digital marketing skills
• A natural collaborator with excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Highly organised, data-driven and results-focused
• Knowledge of GDPR and experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• A passion for delivering experiences that truly make a difference

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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