Job Description

Description

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time International Marketing Manager to join our Business Development Team, based in Merthyr, South Wales. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary circa. 58,400, based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

We are looking for an engaging International Marketing Manager to lead and manage marketing and global trade show activity across General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) business units. In this role, you will conceptualise marketing ideas for trade events, liaise with vendors and guests, and oversee the trade show operations. In addition will oversee the marketing and trade show strategies and campaigns to ensure alignment with Global GDLS branding.


To ensure success you should possess excellent project management skills and have good marketing and communications experience. Your will have the versatility to organise shows with a global perspective and the ability to problem-solve under pressure.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

Develop and execute strategic plans to promote new product technology releases and re-energise products through major trade shows and events Collaborate with the global marketing and communications teams and organisers to define the strategy and event requirements Research and present concepts and ideas to the organisers and sponsors for feedback Prepare, present, and manage budget requirements Secure venues, plan the layout, and liaise with vendors to determine both requirements Manage booking and registration of vendors, sponsors, and guests. Arrange travel and accommodation logistics, administration, and bookings (as required) Coordinate the logistical requirements such as security, equipment rentals, and catering services Manage the trade show floor to ensure the event operates smooth Troubleshoot emerging problems and support resolution of issues arising at events Coordinate GDLS key personnel attendance of Domestic/International Marketing events Ensure compliance with CGP, ITAR, and other applicable international regulations Travel to Domestic and International trade show and other similar events

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

Bachelor's degree in project management, marketing, communications, or similar A minimum of 5 years' experience as a marketing/trade show specialist or similar Excellent financial management abilities Highly charismatic and engaging Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Strong organisational and time management abilities Must be a self-starter, work independently with minimum supervision Must demonstrate the characteristics of flexibility, dependability and reliability Ability to manage multiple activities under pressure and interact with functional groups successfully Strong verbal and written communication, including: facilitate discussions, presentation and organisational skills Ability to travel Internationally and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport and/or VISA - Travel is significant

Our Company Benefits:

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:A compressed nine-day fortnight - which means every other Friday off! A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 650 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.