Marketing and commercial managers Pay Data UK — 2024

Marketing and commercial managers roles in the UK earn a median of £46,836 per year, equivalent to £23.65 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 5.5% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £39,235 to £71,404 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Marketing and commercial managers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Marketing and commercial managers

Marketing and commercial managers manage, plan and oversee the promotion of services, products, companies or brands, find new business, plan specifications and prepare details of the requirements for a project and negotiate contracts.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets
• discusses employer’s or client’s requirements, carries out surveys or other market research and analyses customers’ reactions to product, packaging, price, etc
• compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities
• produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management
• manages a marketing team and directs the implementation of marketing strategies for products and services
• builds relationships with clients, negotiates new business contracts, plans specifications and prepares details of the requirements for a project

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no pre-set academic entry requirements. A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field may be advantageous and significant relevant experience is usually required.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.