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Marketing Manager
Optic Security Group
Marketing & Communications
Waikato, New Zealand
Posted on Mar 3, 2026
Fairview is looking for an experienced Marketing Wizard to lead their marketing activities across 5 locations in Waikato.
We are a multi-award-winning franchise dealership recognised for excellence in sales, service, and customer satisfaction. As a family-owned business with a rich 65-year history, we proudly serve customers throughout Waikato. Our dealerships are known for their high performance and busy atmosphere.
About the Role
Reporting to the Dealer Principal, you will be driving marketing activities for all Fairviews across the Waikato. This position will suit a true all-rounder and will have responsibility for everything from campaign creation and execution to website maintenance to maintaining stock of POS material.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
Skills & Experience
Our next Marketing Manager will preferably have a tertiary qualification in Marketing with a track record that shows success. We need a digital specialist who stays current with trends and can develop campaigns and strategies that separate Fairview from the rest.
Marketing Strategy and Execution:
· Implement Marketing Campaigns within the Waikato region to achieve our Dealership targets
· Develop medium- and long-term strategies that grow our online identity , audience and consideration in the market
· Reporting and budget management including tracking all campaign activities, metrics and spending
· Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
· Foster collaborative internal and external stakeholders, third party relationship including Agencies, OEMs and other industry stakeholders.
· Monitor our showrooms with fresh eyes so our retail environment remains fresh and engaging
· Support all our sales and branch managers to develop ideas that create activity
Customer Service Leadership:
· Design and oversee our customer retention programs
· Monitor all social accounts and Google to ensure appropriate communication with customers
· Handle escalated customer inquiries and resolve complex issues efficiently
· Monitor lead management to ensure all teams are using our systems correctly
Team Management:
· Foster a collaborative and positive team environment
· Communicate campaign progress with sales teams
· Report on sales effectiveness with generated leads
What We Offer:
· Competitive remuneration
· Company Car, Mobile + Fuel Allowance
· Opportunities for professional growth and development
· A dynamic and supportive work environment
· Two fantastic brands, Ford and Mazda
If you value respect, courtesy, and have the drive to excel and contribute to our business's growth, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now with your CV and a cover letter to our Dealer Principal – Andrew Collett.
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.