Salary: In the region of £35,000-40,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Marketing Manager to lead the development and execution of marketing strategies for our agency and our clients. We work with clients across a variety of industries, delivering tailored solutions that combine creativity, data, and technology to drive results. You will craft and deliver multi-channel campaigns, playing a key role in client communication, brand strategy, and improved performance.

As a key player in the leadership team you will assist the Agency Founder with managing staff and business development activity. Your contributions will directly influence profitability, making your role vital to the agency’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for both the agency and clients.
Copy write, build and manage advertising campaigns across multiple channels including PPC, display, social, content, email and offline channels (supported by our designers and developers).
Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and translate them into actionable marketing strategies.
Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation.
Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices to drive innovation and effectiveness.
Manage budgets, timelines, and project scopes across multiple campaigns.
Contribute to new business pitches and proposal development.
Training, supporting and line-managing junior staff.

Personal Qualities

A proactive and energetic self-starter who can own and drive activity.
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and emotional intelligence.
A keen observer of society and trends.
You can quickly analyse complex issues and provide effective solutions.
An organised and effective planner.
Meticulous in attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and communication skills often in high-pressure situations.
A positive, can–do attitude to your work and a determination to succeed for the client, the company and yourself.
Prepared to occasionally travel and work unsociable hours to ensure projects are successfully completed.

Demonstrable Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in a marketing role, preferably within an agency setting.
Proven ability to manage teams and campaigns from strategy to execution.
Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, CRMs, Meta Ads, etc.).
AI literate and practically applies this in their professional tasks whilst being ethical aware of use/bias/privacy etc.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in client-facing roles is a strong plus.
Building trusted relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers.

Why come and work with us?

Established in 2009, Yellow Cherry is a busy, innovative and vibrant full-service creative agency based in Inverness, servicing over 700 clients.

With our studios situated in the City Centre on the banks of the River Ness, it is the perfect workplace for a lunch time stroll, running errands on your break or meeting a friend for dinner before catching a show at Eden Court. There are transport links in the form of a regular bus service and train station within a 2 minute walk and a range of parking options available.

You will find yourself in a workplace that encourages you to be an individual, provides opportunities to develop your skills, nurture your natural creativity and explore your curiosity.

We pride ourselves on how much we truly care about what we deliver.

If you’re the ideal candidate, you would naturally commit to giving all our clients and your colleagues the very best of your ability. Likewise, as a team we commit to support and encourage you on a daily basis – collaboration ensures we deliver work to such a high standard. Applicants will need to be able to commute to the Inverness Studios to get fully immersed in Yellow Cherry culture. We will consider part time and hybrid working if required, please include your preference in your covering letter.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community. As holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award, we recognise the valuable skills and experience that veterans, Reservists, service spouses/partners, cadet force adult volunteers and military family members bring to the workplace.

Applications from members of the Armed Forces community are actively encouraged. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Other benefits of becoming a ‘Cherry’ include:

Flexible hours
Remote working opportunities
34 days holiday a year
Annual profit-share bonus
Annual performance bonus
Upskilling and progression opportunities
Personal development days
Real Living Wage employer
Cycle to work scheme
Great transport links

Landscape shot of river ness in Inverness

Photo by Robin Canfield on Unsplash

Read up on us and our journey so far, then if you feel that Yellow Cherry might be the place for you, please send a covering email along with your CV to sarah@yellowcherry.uk and we will send you the application form.

Applications to be completed by 5pm Friday 17th October 2025.