Digital Solutions & Brand Manager

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Job Introduction

Digital Solutions & Brand Manager

Compass UK&I Digital, Hay D, car, bonus

It's an exciting time to join our digital team in Compass Group UK&I. We are developing and deploying leading edge technologies that drive customer engagement, increase revenue and deliver an enhanced consumer experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Solutions & Brand Manager to join this highly motivated, results driven and tech passionate team. Reporting directly to the Digital Director this role will be accountable for promoting the digital vision, strategy and roadmap. Ensuring alignment to business vision & goals for each Sector and translating this into actionable demand for the deployment and product management teams.

Overview:
We 're looking for an experienced digital savvy individual to lead the promotion of our digital and technology solutions, while also managing brand strategy in collaboration with product managers and UX designers. This dynamic role requires someone who can translate complex digital and tech solutions into clear, engaging content, present live demonstrations, and collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive brand management and successful technology deployments. You will also support the central bid writing team with all aspects of digital and technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Promotional Materials:
  Craft promotional content that simplifies and translates complex digital and technology solutions into easy-to-understand language. Ensure all promotional materials resonate with a broad audience, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Live Solution Demonstrations:
  Present live demos of digital and technology solutions to clients, Growth communities, internal teams, and stakeholders. Tailor demonstrations to clearly communicate the value of the solutions and how they address real business challenges.
• Explore potential opportunities for leveraging digital solutions and present leads back to colleagues.
• Collaborate on Digital Deployments:
  Partner with internal stakeholders, including product managers, UX designers, and technology teams, to identify opportunities for new technology implementations. Work cross-functionally to ensure successful rollouts and alignment with business needs.
• Stay on Top of Technology Trends:
  Continuously research and monitor emerging trends and new technologies. Identify innovative solutions that can enhance current offerings, improve processes, or bring new value to the business.
• Improve Written and Visual Materials:
  Regularly update and refine written content, PowerPoint presentations, and digital collateral such as websites, e.brochures, and marketing materials. Ensure consistency and alignment with the latest technological developments and trends.
• Brand Management:
  Collaborate with product managers and UX designers to ensure that all digital and technology solutions are aligned with the company's brand strategy. Be responsible for brand consistency across all digital and promotional materials.
• Support Central Bid Writing Team:
  Work closely with the central bid writing team to contribute to bid proposals and ensure that all digital and technology-related aspects are accurately represented. Provide input on positioning, benefits, and value propositions to increase the success rate of bids.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience:
  Minimum 5 years of experience in a mid-level managerial role, preferably within digital solutions, technology, marketing, or brand management sectors.
• Promotional Writing Expertise:
  Proven ability to develop clear, engaging promotional content for digital and technology solutions. Experience in making complex technical content accessible to non-technical audiences is essential.
• Presentation Skills:
  Strong experience in presenting live demos and communicating the value of solutions to both internal and external stakeholders. Skilled at tailoring presentations to different audiences. Confidence in presentation delivery.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Proven track record of working with internal stakeholders, including product managers and UX designers, to align solutions with business needs and brand strategy.
• Technical Knowledge & Trend Awareness:
  Sound understanding of digital and technology solutions, with the ability to stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Brand Management Experience:
  Experience in overseeing or managing brand strategy, ensuring that all materials, presentations, and digital assets align with the company's brand values.
• Bid Writing Support:
  Experience supporting bid writing teams or involvement in proposal development, particularly around digital and technology solutions, will be highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Tools:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Communications, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in digital marketing, project management, or technology (preferred).

Location

• No direct reports
• The wider Digital and Technology team is based in Parklands, Birmingham so expect to visit this site 2/3 day a week for team collaboration and meetings (and free food and drink!).
• Flexibility to work as required from home and in a variety of Compass, client & vendor locations

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment:
  Be part of a company that values innovation and staying ahead of digital trends.
• Career Growth:
  Work on exciting projects with plenty of opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Join a collaborative, cross-functional team where your expertise will make a direct impact on our success.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families