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We are looking for a dynamic and market-aware Group Marketing Manager to join our thriving team at D M Keith.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a family run business in the AM top 50 and represent our fantastic manufacturer partners.

About The Business

Our business started over 60 years ago and has been in the same family ever since. From our very humble beginnings, we have grown to be in the top 50 car dealer groups in the country. Across our 26 businesses we have a stable workforce of over 600 people, many of whom have been with us for years. We are always on the lookout for nice, genuine people who genuinely care about our customers and have a can-do attitude.

We’ll expect you to work hard but in return we’ll offer you an industry leading package. You must possess an outrageous ambition to want to be the best and you won’t let anyone stop you.

About The Role

As Group Marketing manager your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Developing and executing marketing strategies, aligning with both Company and Brand expectations, ensuring consistency and demographic awareness.


• You will also be fundamental in supporting the Marketing team in rolling out any new marketing initiatives—inspiring new ideas within the team and seeing these through to fruition.


• Overseeing all marketing campaigns, including email and social media marketing—assessing successes and areas for development.


• Tracking, analysing and relaying key marketing trends, presenting these for discussion at Board level and using analytics to support our marketing strategy in the future.


• Organising and advertising marketing events and community focused initiatives.


• Managing our marketing budget, focusing on ROI—using data to inform decisions.


• Driving digital transformation and optimising D M Keith's position from a marketing perspective.


• Managing the marketing team—supporting their personal and professional development; conducting 1 to 1s and regular check-ins to strengthen our teams abilities and overseeing the work produced for final approval.

About You

• The selected candidate will ideally have 3+ years in the marketing industry at a Senior level, experience within the Automotive or Retail sector would be beneficial but not essential for this role.


• An in-depth knowledge of marketing tools and platforms will be necessary, as our chosen candidate will hit the ground running.


• You’ll be tenacious, forward thinking and not afraid to switch things up.


• You’ll be commercially minded, and have a depth of understanding on how to tailor market trends to the D M Keith demographic.


• You’ll be a natural leader, guiding your marketing team—including an apprentice—by nurturing their skills and inspiring fresh, innovative concepts.


• You’ll be adaptable and fit for purpose—demonstrating a clear ability to juggle multiple Brand expectations and requirements day to day.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with a forward-thinking, growing family business.


• Exposure to some of the most exciting automotive brands in the UK.


• A supportive team environment where your ideas make a real difference.


• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.


• Opportunities for personal and professional development.


• 30 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays.


• Preferential rates for servicing and repairs on your family and friends' cars.


• A workplace pension scheme.


• Subsidised clothing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability or other characteristics.