Job Description

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Marketing Manager in Manchester, UK on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We're on a mission to become the world's most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a Marketing Manager to join our growing Marketing Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of global marketing programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Irish Company, based in the West of Ireland.
PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Marketing Manager in Manchester, UK, on a full-time basis, reporting to Senior Marketing Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest-growing workwear companies in the world, currently employing over 5,800 staff worldwide. With 1500 styles across more than 10 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market-leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.
We're on a mission to become the world's most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a creative and detail-driven Marketing Manager to join our growing Marketing Team.
This role is responsible for leading the execution of global marketing programs and creative content production, including photo and video campaigns, product launches, and cross-market assets. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, highly organised, and comfortable working across teams and time zones. A willingness to travel for shoots, events, and cross-regional collaboration is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing Irish company based in Manchester, UK, with a global footprint and an ambitious brand vision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the execution of global product marketing strategies.
• Manage the content creation and delivery of marketing collateral, both print and digital, such as landing pages, sales aids, technical white papers, trade magazines, booklets and catalogues.
• Drive industry-specific marketing programmes from industry research to campaign execution.
• Lead the creative direction and project management on photo and video production across the EU, ROW, USA, and AU regions, ensuring high-quality content aligned with brand standards.
• Work closely with the product development team, learning and development, technical sales, and the wider marketing team to align activity with business goals.
• Project manage the product training programme for internal sales teams and customers, in collaboration with the learning and development team.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to meet deadlines.
• Manage and maintain the Product Information Management (PIM) databases, Translation systems and assets on our Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
• Represent the company at internal and external events, offering marketing support as needed.
• Manage, track and analyse key marketing activity performance and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support additional marketing and company-wide initiatives and perform additional tasks as required to support team and company objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years of experience in a similar marketing role.
• Relevant third-level degree and/or professional marketing qualification.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player, capable of working effectively within the marketing department and across wider teams.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to create compelling and engaging content.

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COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2024
• Private Irish Business of the year - Export Industry Awards 2024
• Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025

Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.

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