Marketing Manager career guide
Marketing managers develop campaigns that promote products, services and brands while analysing customer behaviour and business performance.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Marketing Manager do?
Marketing managers develop campaigns that promote products, services and brands while analysing customer behaviour and business performance.
- Office
- Hybrid working
- Creative agencies
- Corporate environments
- Businesses
- Marketing agencies
- Retail organisations
- Technology companies
- Charities
How to become a Marketing Manager
Marketing managers commonly enter the profession through university or a degree apprenticeship before progressing into leadership roles.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Marketing, Business or Digital Marketing.
Professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) can support progression.
- Degree apprenticeship
- University
- Apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Marketing Manager
- Creativity
- Communication
- Leadership
- Data analysis
- Commercial awareness
- Senior Marketing Manager
- Head of Marketing
- Marketing Director
- Commercial Director
- Chief Marketing Officer
Check current entry requirements before deciding
This Certyz guide is a starting point. Qualifications, registration rules and apprenticeship availability can change. Confirm the latest requirements with employers, course providers, relevant professional bodies and official careers guidance.
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