The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Regional Marketing Coordinator (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Flawless execution of single-tactic campaigns, strong understanding of CRM and marketing automation basics, effective vendor management, and reliable event logistics.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers assigned projects on time and within budget.
- Proactively identifies and resolves minor issues without constant supervision.
- Receives positive feedback from sales teams on support provided.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of campaign performance metrics and basic ROI.
- 2
Marketing Specialist (Generalist) from a smaller company
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Adaptability to a larger, more structured environment, specialisation in field/event marketing, advanced use of enterprise-level marketing tech stack, and navigating corporate-regional dynamics.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed end-to-end campaigns (even if smaller scale) in previous roles.
- Quickly picks up new marketing technologies and processes.
- Demonstrates strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Excels at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- 3
Sales Enablement Specialist
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of sales processes and challenges, translating sales needs into marketing programmes, strong communication with sales leadership, and proving marketing's impact on sales pipeline.
You're ready to move on when
- Has a proven track record of creating effective sales collateral and tools.
- Is highly trusted by sales teams and regularly consulted on their needs.
- Can clearly articulate how marketing contributes to sales success.
- Comfortable working at the intersection of sales and marketing.