Job Description

About us

Vortex Distribution Ltd is Europe's leading B2B supplier of hot tub parts and accessories and the distributor of our own spa line. Founded in 2008 and based in Portsmouth, we're an SME of ~18 employees serving 2,000+ trade customers across the UK, EU and USA, with in-house warehouse, sales, operations and marketing.

The role

Own the marketing function end-to-end. Plan, execute and report a commercially focused programme across SEO, trade shows, lifecycle/CRM, partner/dealer marketing and revenue-driving content for parts and spa ranges. Manage two direct reports and work closely with Sales and Finance to hit trading goals. Some UK/EU travel for events. (No PPC focus.)

What you'll do

Build and run the annual/quarterly plan, budget and campaign calendar. Drive demand via SEO, trade shows, outbound/email, PR in trade media and dealer/partner programmes. Own lifecycle/CRM: segmented onboarding, reorder cadences, lapsed win-backs and event follow-ups. Direct technical content: spec sheets, install guides, troubleshooting and dealer kits. Define KPIs and reporting (weekly trading pack; monthly board view). Manage vendors/freelancers for peak design/video needs.

Qualifications & experience

4-8 years in B2B e-commerce or technical distribution with end-to-end campaign ownership. Strength in catalogue/technical SEO, CRM/lifecycle, trade/event marketing and sales enablement. Proficient with GA4 and Looker Studio; confident reporting on revenue, margin and repeat rate. Clear, direct communicator; highly hands-on. Degree in Marketing/Business (or equivalent experience). CIM L6 (or working towards) preferred. GA4 cert and basic HTML/CMS advantageous. Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

KPIs

Revenue and margin by category; organic (non-brand) growth; site conversion; email-driven revenue; new trade accounts and activation; event ROI.

Contract:

Full-time or part-time (salary pro-rata for part-time)

Location:

Portsmouth, UK (office-based only)

Hours:

Full-time 35 hrs/week; part-time 25-30 hrs/week

Reports to:

Managing Director

Direct reports:

Content & Marketing Operations Manager; Full-Stack Web Developer

Benefits

Government-backed pension scheme 28 days' holiday including public holidays (pro-rata), increasing annually for loyalty, plus paid birthday off Staff discount and training budget On-site gym (free) On-site parking (free) Company away days

How to apply

Upload your CV and a brief covering letter. Include examples of campaigns you've owned and the results delivered.

We'll contact shortlisted candidates, as soon as possible after the 30th November 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount On-site gym On-site parking Profit sharing
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

B2B e-commerce or technical distribution: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2025