Marketing recruitment
Explore Marketing recruitment
Build a high-performing marketing team that drives results.
Whether you’re a startup, scaling fast, entering new markets or evolving your brand strategy, Carter Murray helps you access the marketing talent you need wherever you need it.
As one of the leading marketing recruitment agencies, we have a global network of exceptional marketing professionals across all sectors including banking and financial services, professional services, commerce and industry and more.
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Hire your next marketer
Work with us to hire the right marketing professionals of any contract type, level, function and sector.
Contract types
- Permanent – long-term hires to grow with your business
- Interim – experienced professionals for urgent or transitional needs
- Fixed-term – defined-duration contracts for specific projects or cover
- Part-time – flexible talent for evolving workloads or specialist input
Seniority levels
- Mid-level – experienced hires with a proven track record
- Senior management – strategic leaders to drive growth
- C-suite – executive-level talent for transformation and leadership
Sector
- Banking and financial services
- Commerce and industry
- Professional services
Why partner with us for marketing recruitment?
Access our unique understanding of the marketing industry
We offer recruitment expertise across every marketing discipline from brand, communications, CRM and product marketing to content, events and market research.
Our marketing recruitment specialists understand what makes a great hire and how to align talent with your business goals – especially when it comes to Marketing Executive hiring and Marketing Manager recruitment through to senior marketing leadership and C-suite roles.
Reach global talent with local insight
We have offices around the world, so you gain access to a global network of marketing professionals along with our local market knowledge. We’ll help you find the right person for your team – whether you’re hiring an in-house Head of Marketing in London, an interim Brand Marketing Manager in Dubai, a Marketing Manager in Europe or a Marketing Director in Ireland.
Streamline your marketing recruitment process
Our recruitment process is designed to save you time and reduce risk. At face value, direct hiring may seem cheaper – but this overlooks the true cost of recruitment including time spent by internal teams, lost productivity and delayed time to hire.
Then there’s the risk of the wrong hire, which can cost up to three times the salary of the role when you factor in onboarding, lost output and rehiring.
We’ll streamline the full recruitment process to make your life easier.
Build long-term partnerships
We’re more than a marketing recruitment agency – we’re your long-term recruitment partner. We take the time to understand your business, culture and goals, helping you build teams that deliver lasting impact across your marketing strategy.
Marketing roles we help you hire
From Marketing Manager recruitment to hiring a Chief Marketing Officer, we support a wide range of marketing roles and job titles including:
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Global Marketing Director
- Head of Marketing
- Marketing Manager
- Brand Marketing Manager
- Performance Marketing Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Senior Marketing Executive
- Marketing Executive
- Content Marketing Assistant
- Events Executive
Ready to hire?
If you’re building or evolving your marketing function, we’re here to help. Submit a vacancy or speak to one of our consultants to get started.
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Frequently asked questions
This section provides clear, concise answers to the most common queries about marketing recruitment, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Look for degrees in marketing, business, communications or digital media. Certifications in digital marketing, SEO, PPC and CRM or content marketing tools like HubSpot, Google Ads and Meta Blueprint often indicate a strong skillset.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate creativity, strategic thinking and strong communication skills. Look for professionals who can:
– Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across social media platforms
– Optimise performance using metrics and analytics
– Manage CRM systems and automation tools
– Conduct market research and build personas
– Collaborate with team members and internal stakeholders
– Deliver strong customer experience and user experience
Typically eight weeks, depending on the job description, seniority and availability of quality candidates. A clear brief and streamlined recruitment process helps ensure the right fit.
Tailor your interview questions to the role. For Marketing Manager, Marketing Director or Head of Marketing roles, ask:
– How do you define and segment a target audience?
– What KPIs or metrics do you use to evaluate campaign success?
– Can you share a successful campaign you led and its results?
– How do you manage agency relationships or internal teams?
– What’s your approach to aligning marketing with sales and business goals?
Finding professionals who combine creativity with analytical thinking is key. Many employers struggle to find candidates with cross-functional experience – for example in digital marketing, CRM, content marketing, performance marketing and social media marketing. Our marketing recruitment agency helps you identify top talent with a proven track record.
Yes – we offer tailored executive search and headhunting services for C-suite, board-level and senior hires including Heads of Marketing, Marketing Directors and Chief Marketing Officers.
Absolutely. We support freelance, interim and project-based hiring for urgent needs or specialist input.
Yes – we have a range of case studies showcasing how we’ve helped clients hire the best candidates for their marketing roles across sectors including financial services, technology and not-for-profit.
A strong job description should outline responsibilities, required experience, tools (e.g. CRM, Google Ads, SEO) and desired outcomes. Include details on company culture, team structure and opportunities for progression to attract the right people.
Use a structured hiring process to assess technical skills, strategic thinking and cultural fit. Our recruitment consultants help you create a shortlist of high-quality candidates based on experience, tools and alignment with your marketing strategy.
In startups, marketers often wear multiple hats – handling social media, copywriting, analytics and paid media. In corporates, roles are more specialised (such as Marketing Manager, CRM Lead or Performance Marketing Manager) with larger budgets and structured teams focused on long-term planning and retention.