Marketing Activation Manager

Grade: RCS Grade K Contract Type: Secondment or Fixed Term Contract – 12 months (Full-Time) Location: Remote, with up to 25% UK travel This vacancy will be offered on a 12-month secondment or Fixed Term Contract basis. Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and our marketing team is at the forefront of driving growth and innovation. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Marketing Activation Manager who can turn our sector priorities into high-impact campaigns, content and engagement, and driving measurable pipeline contribution. ✅what You'll Do

• Own delivery of the sector activation plan aligned to agreed priorities and targets.
• Translate sector priorities into integrated campaigns, content, events and activations.
• Act as the senior marketing interface for the sector, aligning closely with Sales and sector stakeholders on focus, timing and execution.
• Shape sector messaging, proof points and customer stories in line with agreed proposition and narrative standards.
• Coordinate delivery across campaigns, events, content and strategic accounts teams, ensuring joined-up execution and minimal duplication.
• Manage activation timelines, budget inputs, agencies and internal contributors.
• Measure engagement and pipeline contribution from sector activity, driving actions to improve outcomes.
• Use insight and performance data to optimise plans and future activations.

✅what You'll Bring

• Multi-channel and multi-customer marketing engagement experience is essential.
• Experience of working in a complex matrix organisation with understanding of buying cycles and the bid and tendering processes.
• Extensive experience of Business-to-Business marketing and campaign management.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to make marketing channel recommendations and drive Sales action based on insight, and in-depth working knowledge of Salesforce.
• Social media knowledge and experience.
• Strong project management, organisation and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ideally you will have Logistics industry knowledge across operations and Transportation

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Who We Are We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more. BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs. Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 24th August. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. #UKIDSCMBD