Digital Marketing Manager

Digital Marketing Manager

We are looking for a creative marketer who is both strategic and hands-on, comfortable with data analytics and research, and skilled in managing multi-channel campaigns.

Location: United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Employment Type: Full-Time

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The Auction Collective  

We are a team of ex-Christie’s, eBay, Artsy and fundraising auction specialists. Our revolutionary technology and support empowers brands and creators to run their own auctions. 

Our clients range from global luxury brands to independent creators running commercial and fundraising auctions in the art, luxury, wine, sport, music and film industries. Read our full story. 

Through our in-person and online auction services, we’ve helped clients sell everything from £50 artwork and charity experiences, to multi-million dollar watches, F1 cars and even George Michael’s piano. 

Inclusive, friendly and hardworking, we react quickly to our clients’ needs with innovative ways of working and new auction technology such as our new flagship product Indy.auction.
Indy.auction is a revolutionary auction tech that empowers brands and creators to run their own branded auctions (see demos) - think the auction version of Shopify.

What You’ll Get out of the Role

You will be joining a fast-growing, energetic, and innovative tech startup transforming the auction and e-commerce industries. Not only will you work alongside some of the world’s most exciting brands and people, but you’ll also be part of an enthusiastic and friendly team that values creativity, collaboration, and agility. 

You will work closely with the CEO and Social Media Manager on the marketing strategies that will shape the future of our company, and take the lead on all of our digital marketing initiatives.

As our first in-house Digital Marketing Manager, it is an exciting opportunity to be involved at the start of a new period of rapid growth and a chance to build a digital marketing strategy to meet your vision.

Your Career Development

We are a team that values growth, support and continuous learning. We are committed to creating a positive, enriching experience for our colleagues. 

Every team member is encouraged to share their professional aspirations, allowing us to align individual goals with the evolution of our team and opportunities in the company’s future.

Weekly check-ins with your manager ensure regular and free-flowing communication and tailored support to help you achieve your full potential. Together, we’ll structure a pathway for your development, ensuring you thrive in a role that grows alongside your ambitions.

Job Specifics

• Fulltime employment 
• UK Based, in London at least one day per week
• 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
• Opportunities for travel
• Remote working 
• Flexible hours options 
• All the benefits of a WeWork office: free coffee, beer, pool table, ping pong etc.
• Inclusion in The Auction Collective pension plan
• An individual bonus, as well as a team bonus
• Salary level £30,000 - 50,000 (subject to experience)

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Digital Marketing Strategy:
  • Work with the CEO to build and refine a comprehensive digital marketing strategy in line with business and product goals.
  • Collaborate closely with our UX/UI designer and Social Media Manager to ensure a cohesive brand experience across platforms.
• SEO & Content Optimisation
  • Develop and execute content strategies for both our Indy.auction software and The Auction Collective marketing platform to drive organic traffic and engagement.
  • Optimise webpage content, landing pages, and blogs for search engines.
• Campaign Management
  • Develop and coordinate multi-channel marketing campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement.
  • Plan, launch, and monitor pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.
• Email Marketing
  • Design and execute our email marketing strategy including: targeted email campaigns, newsletters, and automated drip campaigns to convert warm leads. 
  • Oversee AI-driven outreach and cold outreach for lead generation.
• Lead Generation:
  • Identify and execute lead-gen activities, including demo auctions, webinars, launch lists, downloadable content, and newsletters.
  • Collaborate with the sales and product team to optimise and expand lead acquisition funnels.
• Agency Management:
  • Research, recruit and manage relationships with digital marketing agencies.
  • Coordinate campaign implementation and performance tracking to maximise ROI.
• Partnerships & Sponsorships:
  • Develop strategic placement opportunities, such as listing sites or industry features (e.g., ‘Top 10 auction software’ lists).
  • Negotiate partnerships that expand our reach into our target sectors.
• Data Analytics & Tracking:
  • Utilise data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital marketing efforts.
  • Implement A/B testing, track key KPIs, and generate performance reports to refine strategies.

About our new Digital Marketing Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive marketer, with a passion for growing a customer base and building an incredible brand. We are a hard-working and conscientious team with a strong start-up culture; you must be a team player willing to take on work outside your job description to support the team, and share in our philosophy of creating an inclusive, engaging and forward-thinking workplace. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Proven experience in digital marketing, preferably within the tech, B2B, auction or e-commerce sectors.
• Strong knowledge of SEO, content marketing, and email marketing best practices.
• Experience with lead generation activities and sales funnel optimisation.
• Proficiency in using digital marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, PPC platforms, email marketing software, Hubspot, Lemlist).
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Data-driven with strong analytical skills to interpret and act on campaign performance.
• A strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail and be able to prioritise a busy workload with a wide variety of tasks and deadlines

Next Steps

First, please submit your online profile via LinkedIn with your detailed Resume/CV by 2 January. Candidates will be invited for an interview in w/c 6th January.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview: 

1. First Interview – To get to know each other, hear about your experiences and share our vision for the business.
2. Second Interview – A deep dive into your approach for the role.
3. Third Interview - We share an insight into life at The Auction Collective and get to know each other more. 

Then after the reference checks are complete, we will confirm your offer and together set your start date (which will be as soon as you can). We look forward to meeting you!