Marketing Brand Partner

Description:

Do you want a career changing opportunity?* Do you want to work with the best brand in sports?* Do you want endless opportunity with a retailer that has no limits?Job Title: Marketing Leadcompetitve salary Manchester - Hybrid Are you an exceptional, strategic, and commercially minded brand marketer? Do you have a passion for consumer brands, sports lifestyle, and youth culture? We are seeking a Marketing Lead to spearhead the partnership with global sports brandsRole Overview: As the Marketing Lead , you will be responsible for crafting and implementing marketing strategies that bring these prestigious brands together across CRM, social, digital, trade and retail.This hands-on role requires you to collaborate with various teams, agencies, and stakeholders to drive brand awareness and conversion. You'll play a pivotal role in building and enhancing the marketing partnership with these iconic brands.Responsibilities:* Develop and lead marketing strategies for 4 prestigious global sports brands* Foster and manage partner brand relationships from a marketing perspective.* Take strategic ownership of the budget, collaborating with assigned brands and the finance team.* Monitor and optimize budget allocation across different channels to boost awareness and conversion.* Work closely with assigned brands to ensure the development of relevant programs with clear KPIs and objectives.* Provide ongoing analysis with a focus on ROI measurement and growth opportunities.* Drive expansion strategies for partner brands across UK/EU territories.* Lead and motivate a team to achieve partner brand strategy and business goals.* Collaborate with key internal stakeholders, including buying, merchandising, retail, VM, and multichannel teams to deliver visually striking and engaging campaigns.* Work closely with PR, activation/events, and influencer teams to maximize output and awareness.* Co-create and actively manage the assigned brand's calendar/schedule of activities.Skills and Experience:* Proven experience in a senior marketing role with consumer brands at a global/regional/international level.* Strong knowledge of brand management, brand communication, and brand development tools.* Demonstrated ability to drive brand growth through consumer initiatives.* Comprehensive understanding of the touchpoint and media landscape relevant to JD consumers.* Experience in utilizing research insights to make actionable recommendations.* Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure.* Excellent project management skills for coordinating internal stakeholders, agencies, customers, and external partners.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Innovative thinker with results-oriented mindset.* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including briefing and presentation writing.* Creative problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.