Testing your skills in a marketing manager job can be a very rewarding experience in terms of job satisfaction. At a time when those of us lucky enough to have a job should perhaps be grateful for that fact, we wouldn?t be human if we didn?t think about salaries as well.

Generally the national average for a marketing manager is ?40,000 per annum with regional variations and of course differences in each sector. A marketing manager job in the construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors doesn?t stray too far either side of that nationwide average salary.

Attaining the level of marketing manager requires a certain set of skills that will be mainly gained through a few years of marketing experience. Job seekers looking to get a foot in the marketing door will be greatly helped by having a relevant degree, with a qualification gained through the Chartered Institute of Marketing a big plus.

Marketing practices can be applied to any business but it is a great help if you have specialised knowledge in a particular sector. Anyone seeking a marketing manager position in construction will enhance their chances of finding a job with a good knowledge of the industry.

At a crucial period for the construction industry, the sales and marketing departments will have a key role to play in getting their respective companies important contracts. Businesses in the industry will be looking to hire the best and most knowledgeable people to help establish key strategies and implement marketing plans, so it could be a busy and rewarding time for those lucky managers.