Job Role: Marketing Executive

Department: Sales & Marketing

Location: Milton Keynes 

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent  

We are a global engineering solutions provider dedicated to providing leading engineers with the expertise and tools to deliver innovative powertrain technology.

Overview:

As Marketing Executive, you will be part of our Marketing team. The Marketing Department is responsible for increasing awareness of SMT and our product MASTA, engaging customers and prospects, and supporting the company’s global growth through events, campaigns, digital content and marketing communications.

Your responsibilities will involve planning, promoting and delivering SMT’s programme of exhibitions, conferences, customer forums and webinars, alongside supporting digital campaigns, website updates and the creation of professional marketing materials.

You will report directly to the Head of Marketing and work closely with colleagues across SMT’s global sales, engineering and customer-facing teams. The role is based full-time in our Milton Keynes office and involves occasional travel within the UK and potentially internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, promote and deliver SMT’s programme of exhibitions, conferences, customer forums and webinars.
• Coordinate event timelines, budgets, venues, suppliers, registrations and attendee communications.
• Liaise with exhibition organisers, stand contractors, venues, printers, caterers, AV providers and other external suppliers.
• Work with customers, partners and internal speakers to gather presentation titles, synopses, biographies and supporting materials.
• Maintain an annual calendar of events, exhibitions, deadlines and associated marketing activity.
• Gather and analyse attendee feedback and recommend improvements for future events.
• Support digital campaigns promoting MASTA, SMT’s engineering expertise, customer stories, events, training and technical content.
• Assist with email-marketing activity, including invitations, newsletters, product updates and customer communications.
• Update and optimise website content using WordPress, including page copy, metadata, internal links and downloadable resources.
• Monitor campaign engagement and produce clear performance reports.
• Use Canva and Adobe applications to create and adapt social media graphics, exhibition panels, event signage, flyers, delegate packs, brochures and promotional materials.
• Maintain organised libraries of approved marketing, website and design assets.
• Support the Head of Marketing with planning, budgeting, reporting and marketing administration.
• Ensure that events, campaigns and materials are accurate, consistent with SMT’s brand and appropriate for an international technical audience.

What you’ll need to succeed

Essential

• Proven professional marketing experience, typically gained over 3+ years.
• Practical experience supporting or coordinating events, exhibitions, conferences, webinars or customer events.
• Experience producing content for digital marketing channels.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while working at pace.
• Excellent written English, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, customers, speakers and suppliers across different roles, functions and regions.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and keep stakeholders informed.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to identify and resolve potential issues.
• The right to work in the UK and the ability to work full-time from SMT’s Milton Keynes office.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally.

Desirable

• B2B marketing experience – especially technology, software, or engineering marketing experience
• WordPress or another content-management system
• Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or a comparable design platform
• Email-marketing and CRM platforms
• Working with international offices, regional sales teams, distributors or partners

Why Choose SMT?

At SMT we offer a fast paced, flexible and enjoyable working environment where you can truly make an impact with your work. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, share knowledge and work as a team to drive continual improvement. With a focus on health and financial well-being, company benefits include, flexible working hours, enhanced annual leave allowance, cycle to work scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and an enhanced Company pension scheme.

SMT is committed to equal opportunities for all.