Marketing and commercial managers SOC 2432
Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £50,100 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does a marketing and commercial manager do?
Marketing and commercial managers manage, plan and oversee the promotion of services, products, companies or brands, find new business, plan specifications and prepare details of the requirements for a project and negotiate contracts.
Typical tasks
- liaises with other senior staff to determine the range of goods or services to be sold, contributes to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets
- discusses employer’s or client’s requirements, carries out surveys or other market research and analyses customers’ reactions to product, packaging, price, etc
- compiles and analyses sales figures, prepares proposals for marketing campaigns and promotional activities
- produces reports and recommendations concerning marketing and sales strategies for senior management
- manages a marketing team and directs the implementation of marketing strategies for products and services
- builds relationships with clients, negotiates new business contracts, plans specifications and prepares details of the requirements for a project
Typical entry routes and qualifications
There are no pre-set academic entry requirements. A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field may be advantageous and significant relevant experience is usually required.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What marketing and commercial managers earn in the UK
Plus ~£4,052 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most marketing and commercial managers in the UK earn between £40,664 and £67,912 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £50,100 (SOC 2432), sitting at the 44th percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,304 below the median.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a marketing and commercial manager
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring marketing and commercial managers, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £50,100 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2432 (£50,100) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £39,900 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
Roles under SOC 2432
Recent jobs under SOC 2432
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Frequently asked questions
Can marketing and commercial managers get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Marketing and commercial managers roles fall under SOC 2432 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.
What salary do marketing and commercial managers need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432) is £50,100 (£25.69 per hour). Occupation rate applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 2432?
SOC 2432 covers a range of marketing and commercial managers roles, including: Commercial managers, Marketing managers, Marketing and commercial managers not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering marketing and commercial managers roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (with an absolute floor of £33,400/year — the new-entrant minimum cannot go below that). For Marketing and commercial managers, that works out to £39,900. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find marketing and commercial managers jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Marketing and commercial managers roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.