Marketing Director
full-time•London
About this role
<p><strong>Location: </strong>United Kingdom (London preferred, Hybrid / Flexible working)<br><strong>Salary</strong>: competitive</p><p><span><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>About Us</strong></span></p><p><span>Bolt Insight is a research and insights partner helping brands better understand people by making research more conversational, human, and accessible. We work across both qualitative and quantitative research, combining rigorous methodology with modern tools, including AI-moderated qualitative research, to help leading organizations move from questions to decisions faster.</span></p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Marketing Director</strong> to lead Bolt’s global marketing strategy and execution. This role is responsible for building and protecting the Bolt brand across all touchpoints, driving thought leadership, and ensuring Bolt shows up with consistency, credibility, and impact, particularly at global conferences and industry events.</p><p>This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong <strong>B2B </strong>and<strong> FMCG background</strong>, ideally shaped by consulting or advisory experience.</p><p>You will work closely with commercial leadership and research leadership to ensure Bolt’s voice, positioning, and storytelling are sharp, differentiated, and globally consistent.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><em>Marketing Strategy & Leadership</em></p><p><span>· </span>Define and lead Bolt’s global marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial priorities, growth markets, and long-term brand positioning.</p><p><span>· </span>Act as a senior strategic partner to leadership, shaping go-to-market narratives and ensuring marketing drives tangible business impact.</p><p><em>Brand, Positioning & Storytelling</em></p><p><span>· </span>Translate complex research, product, and AI capabilities into compelling, credible stories that resonate with clients and partners.</p><p><span>· </span>Bolt’s brand positioning and narrative across all channels, ensuring clarity, consistency, and differentiation for senior B2B audiences.</p><p><span>· </span>Proven experience owning and shaping capabilities decks, pitch materials, and strategic presentations, combining strong PowerPoint skills with close collaboration with designers to maintain high visual and narrative standards.</p><p><em>Conferences & Global Events</em></p><p><span>· </span>Own Bolt’s end-to-end presence at global conferences, ensuring maximum brand impact through strong messaging, visual execution, and content.</p><p><em>Thought Leadership & Content</em></p><p><span>· </span>Deliver Bolt’s thought leadership agenda in partnership with the Research Content Lead, developing flagship content grounded in proprietary research that positions Bolt as a trusted authority in insights, FMCG, and AI-driven research.</p><p><em>Agency & Partner Management</em></p><p><span>· </span>Lead and manage relationships with external agencies, designers, and creative partners to deliver best-in-class brand and content output.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Background</strong></p><p><span>· </span>5+ years’ experience in senior marketing roles.</p><p><span>· </span>B2B marketing background, with FMCG experience.</p><p><span>· </span>Consulting, advisory, or professional services experience.</p><p><span>· </span>Experience supporting or leading marketing initiatives for the US market is preferred.</p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Why Work for Bolt Insight?</strong></span></p><p><span>At Bolt Insight, we’re a vibrant and growing startup with a passionate team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:</span></p><ul><li><p><span><strong>Remote working and the flexibility to work in a nomadic way</strong> – Enjoy the best of both worlds, balancing work and life your way.</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Flexible working environment</strong> – We trust you to manage your time and work in a way that suits you best.</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Private Medical Insurance -</strong> Your health and well-being are important to us, and we’ve got you covered.</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Business referral bonus</strong> – If you know someone who’s a great fit for the team, we’ll reward you for it!</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Employee referral bonus</strong> – You get the chance to shape our team and be rewarded for bringing great people onboard.</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Virtual or local team gatherings</strong> – Whether online or in person, we love to connect and celebrate our successes together.</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>In-house recognition awards</strong> – We celebrate our ‘lightning bolts’ (those who go above and beyond) and show our appreciation for hard work!</span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Annual Bonus System</strong> – If the company meets its targets, you’ll receive a bonus payment of up to <strong>two months’ salary</strong>! We win together.</span></p></li></ul><p> </p><div><p><span>We are actively building a diverse and inclusive team at Bolt Insight, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the different perspectives, ideas and experiences of all people who work with us. Our global team is one where everyone can share their opinions, ideas and develop their careers in a friendly and nurturing environment. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial Nova", sans-serif;color:black;"><br></span></p></div><p><span>Apply today and join a dynamic, international team driving innovation across borders!</span></p><p><span> </span></p>
What you'll do
- The Marketing Director will define and lead Bolt’s global marketing strategy while ensuring brand consistency and impact across all channels. This includes managing Bolt's presence at global conferences and delivering thought leadership content.
About Bolt Insight
We are an AI-powered consumer intelligence firm, utilising cutting-edge market research methodologies to provide real-time consumer insights.
Our "Qual at Scale" capability revolutionises market research. With BoltChatAI, our AI-powered platform, we can capture and analyse qualitative data on a massive scale, in multiple countries and different languages, revealing insights that were previously unimaginable.
We delve deeper into the consumer psyche, uncovering detailed motivations and preferences at unprecedented speeds and volumes.
This unique capability helps brands quickly and accurately align with consumer needs, setting new standards for market responsiveness and strategic depth.
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