Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.
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Marketing Manager
role at
Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.
Location:
Sunley House, Old's Approach, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 9TB
What We Offer
Work laptop and phone
Private Healthcare cover
Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food
Enrolment to company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays
Day off for your Birthday – paid holiday in addition to your entitlement
Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes
Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and in‑store retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas, travel and lots more
A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, plus an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support
Pay & Hours We offer competitive pay of £50,000 to £60,000 for the Marketing Manager role, depending on experience.
About Us Wenzel's the Bakers, renowned for our exceptional quality and passion for bakery products, is on the lookout for an innovative and dynamic Marketing Manager to join our team. With a rich history and a forward‑thinking approach, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding customer experiences through our delectable range of products and services.
The Role As our Marketing Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping our brand's presence and driving our marketing strategy. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing brand visibility, driving sales growth, and ensuring a consistent and engaging customer journey across all touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities Brand & Strategy
Act as a guardian of the Wenzel’s brand across all channels
Translate brand and business objectives into clear, actionable marketing plans
Work with internal teams to develop and launch campaigns that drive sales and brand growth
Team Management
Line‑manage and support our Marketing and Social Media Assistant
Coordinate with external agencies and freelancers where required (photography, design, media, print, etc.)
Campaigns & Content
Plan and deliver integrated campaigns across digital, in‑store, and local marketing (seasonal, product launches, store openings, recruitment, etc.)
Oversee content calendars and creative for social, email and website, ensuring on‑brand messaging and tone of voice
Brief and sign off artwork for digital assets and print (POS, window vinyls, leaflets, posters, etc.)
Digital Marketing
Manage always‑on performance activity, especially Meta Ads, including audience targeting, creative testing, and optimisation
Support with other paid media as needed (e.g. Google, local digital, partnerships)
Monitor and report on digital performance, suggesting improvements to drive ROI
Budget, P&L & Reporting
Manage the marketing budget day‑to‑day, ensuring spend is tracked, controlled and delivers value
Support the wider team with marketing input into the P&L (campaign performance, ROI, sales uplift, etc.)
Report regularly on campaign results, customer insights and market trends, turning data into clear actions
Customer & Store Focus
Work closely with Operations and store teams to ensure campaigns land effectively in shop
Support local store marketing activity, ensuring materials and messaging are consistent and on brand
Keep close to customer feedback and competitor activity to inform future plans
Essential Skills & Experience
Solid experience in a marketing role (ideally Marketing Manager or strong Senior Executive)
Proven experience running paid social / Meta advertising campaigns and using analytics to optimise performance
Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report or junior team member
Confident working across both digital and print (from social ads to in‑store POS)
Comfortable managing budgets and tracking spend against performance
Strong copywriting, briefing and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
Experience with email marketing and CRM tools
Desirable
Experience working with multi‑site retail or franchise‑style businesses
Formal marketing qualification (e.g. degree in Marketing/Business or CIM)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Employee discounts on our delicious products
Wenzels the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
How To Apply If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s, please click "apply now" to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required.
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Marketing Manager
role at
Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.
Location:
Sunley House, Old's Approach, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 9TB
What We Offer
Work laptop and phone
Private Healthcare cover
Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food
Enrolment to company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays
Day off for your Birthday – paid holiday in addition to your entitlement
Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes
Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and in‑store retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas, travel and lots more
A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, plus an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support
Pay & Hours We offer competitive pay of £50,000 to £60,000 for the Marketing Manager role, depending on experience.
About Us Wenzel's the Bakers, renowned for our exceptional quality and passion for bakery products, is on the lookout for an innovative and dynamic Marketing Manager to join our team. With a rich history and a forward‑thinking approach, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding customer experiences through our delectable range of products and services.
The Role As our Marketing Manager, you will be at the forefront of shaping our brand's presence and driving our marketing strategy. Your role will be pivotal in enhancing brand visibility, driving sales growth, and ensuring a consistent and engaging customer journey across all touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities Brand & Strategy
Act as a guardian of the Wenzel’s brand across all channels
Translate brand and business objectives into clear, actionable marketing plans
Work with internal teams to develop and launch campaigns that drive sales and brand growth
Team Management
Line‑manage and support our Marketing and Social Media Assistant
Coordinate with external agencies and freelancers where required (photography, design, media, print, etc.)
Campaigns & Content
Plan and deliver integrated campaigns across digital, in‑store, and local marketing (seasonal, product launches, store openings, recruitment, etc.)
Oversee content calendars and creative for social, email and website, ensuring on‑brand messaging and tone of voice
Brief and sign off artwork for digital assets and print (POS, window vinyls, leaflets, posters, etc.)
Digital Marketing
Manage always‑on performance activity, especially Meta Ads, including audience targeting, creative testing, and optimisation
Support with other paid media as needed (e.g. Google, local digital, partnerships)
Monitor and report on digital performance, suggesting improvements to drive ROI
Budget, P&L & Reporting
Manage the marketing budget day‑to‑day, ensuring spend is tracked, controlled and delivers value
Support the wider team with marketing input into the P&L (campaign performance, ROI, sales uplift, etc.)
Report regularly on campaign results, customer insights and market trends, turning data into clear actions
Customer & Store Focus
Work closely with Operations and store teams to ensure campaigns land effectively in shop
Support local store marketing activity, ensuring materials and messaging are consistent and on brand
Keep close to customer feedback and competitor activity to inform future plans
Essential Skills & Experience
Solid experience in a marketing role (ideally Marketing Manager or strong Senior Executive)
Proven experience running paid social / Meta advertising campaigns and using analytics to optimise performance
Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report or junior team member
Confident working across both digital and print (from social ads to in‑store POS)
Comfortable managing budgets and tracking spend against performance
Strong copywriting, briefing and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
Experience with email marketing and CRM tools
Desirable
Experience working with multi‑site retail or franchise‑style businesses
Formal marketing qualification (e.g. degree in Marketing/Business or CIM)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Employee discounts on our delicious products
Wenzels the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
How To Apply If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s, please click "apply now" to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required.
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