Marketing Manager (Travel industry)

Company: Ainsley Reid International Limited
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Marketing Manager (Digital Focus).

London or Birmingham, UK (Hybrid Working)

Reports to: Head of Marketing / Commercial Director

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven Marketing Manager with a strong digital skillset to join a growing travel/tour operator business. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimising multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will combine creativity with data-driven decision-making and have experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels
  • Lead digital marketing activity, including paid media (PPC, display, social), SEO, email marketing, and website optimisation
  • Analyse campaign performance and customer data to drive continuous improvement and ROI
  • Manage and optimise the company website, ensuring strong UX, conversion rates, and SEO performance
  • Collaborate with sales, product, and commercial teams to align marketing activity with business objectives
  • Oversee content strategy, including social media, blogs, and customer communications
  • Manage relationships with external agencies and partners
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights within the travel sector
  • Support brand development and ensure consistency across all marketing channels
  • Manage marketing team, budgets and report on performance against KPIs

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Marketing Manager or Senior Digital Marketing role
  • People management experience, oversight on a team of 5-7 people.
  • Strong digital marketing expertise across paid media, SEO, CRM/email, and analytics
  • Experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and CRM platforms
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Experience managing budgets and delivering measurable ROI
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

  • Experience within the travel industry, tour operator, or leisure sector
  • Knowledge of customer journey mapping and lifecycle marketing
  • Experience with marketing automation platforms
  • Familiarity with booking systems or e-commerce platforms

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working model (London or Birmingham base)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to shape and grow digital marketing in a dynamic travel business
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Salary £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience.

Posted: May 28th, 2026