PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of
Deputy 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’re looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Marketing Manager to help lead the execution of global marketing programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Irish company, headquartered in the beautiful West of Ireland, with a strong international presence.
You’ll play a key role in assisting in the delivery of impactful marketing programmes, collaborating across teams, and supporting high-profile product launches across global markets.
If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with a dynamic, creative team—we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the execution of global product marketing strategies.
- Support the content creation and delivery of marketing collateral, both print and digital, such as landing pages, sales aids, technical white papers, training materials, trade magazines, booklets and catalogues.
- Lead the new product introduction process with a focus on quality control and timely delivery.
- Assist in the coordination of photography and videography for global campaigns, including model castings and asset selection and the management of assets on the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
- Contribute to the execution of industry-specific marketing programmes.
- Work closely with product development, learning and development, technical sales, and the wider marketing team to align campaigns with business goals.
- Maintain and update our Product Information Management (PIM) and translation systems, including materials, product features, terminology, and system daily checks.
- Track and analyse marketing activity performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across teams, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Represent the company at internal and external events, offering marketing support as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support team and company objectives.
Requirements
- 1-3 Years’ experience in a similar marketing role.
- Relevant third-level degree and/or professional marketing qualification.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a wider team, across departments.
- Meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to create engaging content.
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.
