Job Description

About The Role

Basic Salary: Up To 50,000 (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm | No weekends or bank holidays

Contract: Full-time | Hybrid working (Manchester HQ)

Are you a data-driven marketer with a creative spark and a passion for customer engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and insights drive real impact?



Join Car Finance 247, the UK's #1 digital car finance platform, and take the lead on our CRM and Direct Marketing strategy. As Direct Marketing Manager, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of campaigns across email, SMS, and direct mail - using smart segmentation, automation, and personalisation to connect with customers at every stage of their journey.

What's on Offer:

Competitive basic salary up to 50,000 (DOE)



Hybrid working with a vibrant Manchester HQ



Full autonomy and ownership of CRM and direct marketing strategy



Access to cutting-edge tools and platforms (Braze, Segment, and more)



A collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation and insight



A culture that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement

Your Role as Direct Marketing Manager:

Lead Campaigns

: Plan, execute, and optimise multi-channel campaigns across email, SMS, and direct mail.

Segment & Personalise

: Use customer data to build smart, targeted segments and deliver personalised experiences that drive engagement and conversion.

Automate & Optimise

: Leverage marketing automation to deliver timely, relevant communications at scale.

Test & Learn

: Run A/B and multivariate tests to refine messaging, creative, and timing for maximum impact.

Analyse & Report

: Track performance, uncover insights, and continuously improve based on data.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

: Work closely with Product, Marketing, and external partners to bring campaigns to life and align on strategy.

Stay Compliant

: Ensure all activity meets GDPR, FCA, and industry best practices.

About You

What We're Looking For:

3-5 years' experience in CRM, email/SMS, or direct marketing - ideally in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment



Hands-on experience with platforms like Braze, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Power BI, Microsoft platforms (specifically excel) and/or similar platforms


Familiarity with Segment or similar CDPs is a plus



Strong analytical mindset - confident using data to drive decisions



Creative thinker with a keen eye for messaging and customer experience



Excellent project management and communication skills



Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable juggling multiple campaigns

About Us

Perks You'll Love:

Enhanced annual leave + your birthday off!



Mental & physical health support



Enhanced family leave pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility treatment)



Workplace Nursery & Electric Vehicle Schemes



Boosted pension contributions



Bee Fit 247 wellbeing & fitness programmes



And loads more!

Why Car Finance 247?

We're not just the UK's leading digital car finance platform - we're a Manchester-based tech business on a mission to make car finance simple, fast, and customer-first. Backed by smart tech, sharp minds, and a relentless focus on service, we're reshaping the industry - and we want you to be part of it.

Inclusion Matters

At Car Finance 247, we celebrate what makes people different. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all team members.