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Jobs at Snow Factor
Snow Factor is Scotland’s only year round snow sport resort (and the longest indoor real snow slope in the UK).
With dedicated teaching and instruction slope, main ski slope, 4 ski lifts, ice climbing wall, Bavarian Restaurant, Sledging slope and home to Ice Bar Glasgow it really is the perfect winter fun destination and all only 10 minutes from Glasgow city centre.
What do you need to join our team?
- A can-do attitude
- A sense of fun.
Customer safety, enjoyment and fun are of the utmost importance to us and every aspect of Snow Factor has been designed with the customer in mind. Snow Factor are the No1. Thing to do in Renfrew on TripAdvisor and were awarded the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Certificate of Excellence.
Our new and current employees are expected to maintain the high levels of customer service we have worked so hard to attain.
Positions Available
- Group Marketing Manager (full time)
Before applying, please ensure to read our Recruitment Information Notice detailing how your personal data will be used by Snow Factor during the recruitment process. You can read it HERE
Jobs at Snow Factor
Snow Factor is Scotland’s only year round snow sport resort (and the longest indoor real snow slope in the UK).
With dedicated teaching and instruction slope, main ski slope, 4 ski lifts, ice climbing wall, Bavarian Restaurant, Sledging slope and home to Ice Bar Glasgow it really is the perfect winter fun destination and all only 10 minutes from Glasgow city centre.
What do you need to join our team?
- A can-do attitude
- A sense of fun.
Customer safety, enjoyment and fun are of the utmost importance to us and every aspect of Snow Factor has been designed with the customer in mind. Snow Factor are the No1. Thing to do in Renfrew on TripAdvisor and were awarded the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Certificate of Excellence.
Our new and current employees are expected to maintain the high levels of customer service we have worked so hard to attain.
Positions Available
- Group Marketing Manager (full time)
Before applying, please ensure to read our Recruitment Information Notice detailing how your personal data will be used by Snow Factor during the recruitment process. You can read it HERE
Office Based Roles
The Ice Factor Group are looking for a Group Marketing Manager to join their team. The Group Marketing Manager is at the heart of driving all marketing activity across the business. This fast paced and exciting role is perfect for a highly driven, passionate individual looking to take the next step in their career.
Group Marketing Manager The Ice Factor International Group sells fun and adventure. Formed in 1999 the company has built up an international reputation for consulting, owning and operating seminal adventure sport facilities. Our business is made up of: Ice Factor: The National Ice Climbing Centre. Home of the world’s biggest indoor ice climbing walls, and the UK’s highest articulated rock climbing walls , the Ice Factor is constantly ranked in the world’s top 10 indoor climbing centres. Over 10 years, the company has probably taught more people how to ice climb than any organisation on the planet! From its base in the highland village of Kinlochleven, the Ice Factor sits in the epi-centre of mountaineering – Lochaber – the Outdoor Capital of the UK and is a key destination for climbers of all abilities. The core business of mountain skills development is supported by cafe/bar, specialist retail and outdoor aerial adventure course.
Snow Factor: Is the UK’s longest indoor real snow slope. Located 8 miles from Glasgow City Centre, the group acquired this business in 2011. Since then an ambitious programme of refurbishment with a new snow link to allow guests to ski/board directly to Bar Varia, the new theme bar restaurant, a new indoor ice climbing facility (the world’s biggest urban ice wall), new ice luge and the creation of a permanent Park and Freestyle Academy. A huge programme of investment in Scotland’s newest ski resort, places the company in a strong position to meet the needs of our customers.
Ice Factor International: With the head office based in Braehead, the group consults on major adventure leisure projects across the globe. This has seen the group consult in USA, Canada, across the EU and New Zealand. The company has fun, safety and education at the core of the business model. We believe we deliver a unique environment for year-round, lifelong learning of mountain sports, provided by highly skilled and motivated instructors, in world class facilities, with obsessional focus on delivering outstanding customer service in a an ethical and socially responsible way.
Job Description
The Group Marketing Manager is at the heart of driving all marketing activity across the business. This fast paced and exciting role is perfect for a highly driven, passionate individual looking to take the next step in their career. The right candidate will have the opportunity to take on real responsibility and make a tangible difference within the business from day one. You will manage a small vibrant team who are passionate about delivering top results. You’ll get the opportunity to work on challenging projects and become an integral part of the management team. Group Marketing Manager Key Aspects of the Role
- Managing the marketing team (including line manager duties) and overseeing all marketing activities
- Developing, marketing plans and strategies, managing the marketing budget and signing off on all marketing activities
- Identifying emerging trends in digital marketing and advertising opportunities to reach new customers • Managing our Creative and PR agencies
- Plan and review of PPC campaigns and SEO updates
- Website, Site usability, design and development
- Managing the group’s e-mail marketing activities
- Database management – building up a clean database is a top priority over the next 12 months. The ideal candidate with be up to date with GDPR
- Managing our social media profiles and advertising – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Google Plus
- Managing our customer reviews on Trip Advisor, Google Reviews and Facebook.
- Content management and optimisation. Creating creative, engaging and evolving content relevant to our customer segments
- Managing forums and blogs/news portals
- Planning and management of offline campaigns
- Assisting with sales strategy for call centre operations and driving conversion rates
- Identifying new partnerships / affiliates, sponsorship opportunities
- Monitoring competitor activity
- Delivering a regular and profitable calendar of events across both sites (Snow Factor & Ice Factor).
About you
- Tenacious attitude towards your work
- Creative strategic thinker
- Passionate and knowledgeable about emerging trends in digital marketing
- Expert in prioritising your own workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Approachable and outgoing
Role Requirements
- You must be an expert in marketing principles and practice with a minimum of 3yrs+ experience in the field
- Experienced with digital marketing tools and channels
- Excellent communication skills
- High commercial awareness
- Strategic thinker (with research and data analysis skills to support this)
- Experience using CMS and analysis tools • Ideally educated to degree level (but not a requirement)
- A passion for all things digital, (the Ice Factor Group operates a ‘Digital First’ strategy)
- A proven track record of delivering campaigns on time and on budget Group Marketing Manager Desirable Skills
- Experience in a marketing management role
- PPC & SEO management skills
- Experience with CRM systems
- Experience using Google Analytics
- Experience managing traditional marketing campaigns
- Experience in managing a departmental budget
- Experience with photoshop or similar
“The Marketing Manager role is extremely varied and interesting with broad scope to participate in key decisions within the business. You need to be an all-rounder with a talent for problem solving and thinking outside the box. This role is ideal for someone who loves a challenge. The team are extremely welcoming and passionate about what they do, so it’s a really positive environment to work in.” – Lynn , Group Marketing Manager
If you would like to apply, send us your CV and covering letter outlining your skills and why you think you’re the perfect candidate for the Group Marketing Manager role. Please send all correspondence to Jean MacDonald Jean.MacDonald@snowfactor.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Recruitment Process: Slope, Bar & Customer Care Department
1 Apply in writing
Please apply in writing – C.V, covering letter and passport photograph – to the relevant department.
2. Telephone Interviews
3. Group Interviews
4. Job Offers
Before applying, please ensure to read our Recruitment Information Notice detailing how your personal data will be used by Snow Factor during the recruitment process. You can read it HERE