Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Location Blythe Valley, Shirley - Office based Salary £40,000-£50,000 DOE Hours Full-time, Monday-Friday; flexible hours Benefits

• 25 days, paid annual leave, plus Bank Holidays 
• Additional paid leave on Birthday 
• Pension scheme 
• Private medical care (on completion of satisfactory probation)    K9 JETS  Launched in 2023, K9 JETS is the original, British-based, pay-per-seat, private jet public charter  operator. We're dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for owners to travel with their  pets by their side between major global destinations. As a fast-growing aviation business, we are  trailblazers who continuously seek to improve our service and expand our network to meet the  needs of our extensive community.  THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a commercially minded, creative and hands-on Marketing Manager to build and execute our marketing strategy as we grow across the UK, Europe, North America, the UAE and new territories. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGY & GROWTH Own and execute the digital lead marketing strategy, supporting route demand, customer acquisition and seat sales. PAID PERFORMANCE Hands-on management and optimisation of Google, Meta, YouTube and other digital channels, focused on ROI and conversion. EMAIL & CRM Create campaigns that convert enquiries, nurture prospects, drive repeat bookings and support underperforming routes. INFLUENCERS & AFFILIATES Identify, negotiate and manage influencer, affiliate and strategic partner contracts, relationships and performance. WEBSITE & BRAND Own the marketing look, feel and effectiveness of the K9 JETS website and customer journey. EVENT ACTIVATON & COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS Activate our flagship Crufts sponsorship and identify high-value events and partnerships across the US, Europe and UAE. AIRPORT ACTIVATION Develop brand activations at key gateways including London, New Jersey, Miami, Los Angeles and across Europe. MERCHANDISE Lead the development, sourcing and presentation of K9 JETS branded merchandise. ABOUT YOU
• Strong hands-on digital marketing experience is essential, particularly Google Ads, Meta and performance marketing.
• Able to build the strategy and execute it - this is not a role focused solely on managing agencies.
• Creative, commercially focused and confident using data to turn marketing activity into enquiries
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently within a fast-moving, small entrepreneurial business with ambitious growth plans.
• Aviation, private aviation, luxury travel or premium consumer brand experience is preferred but not essential.