Our client, is looking for a strategic, creative, and commercially minded Marketing manager to lead the evolution of its brand. This role combines long-term brand vision with integrated marketing execution, shaping meaningful connections between brand, consumer, and key retail partners. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in brand marketing, account marketing, and campaign leadershipalong with experience managing diverse teams and collaborating across sales, product, digital, and merchandising functions. Key Responsibilities: Brand & Strategic Leadership Define and lead the brand vision across sport and lifestyle categories, ensuring alignment with global direction and local market needs. Shape and deliver the strategic framework for annual and seasonal marketing plans, rooted in consumer insight and business growth. Champion brand relevance through creative storytelling, cultural positioning, and consumer engagement. Integrated Marketing & Account Partnerships Own and execute 360 seasonal campaigns in partnership with global and regional teamsacross content creation, media, social, retail, experiential, and digital platforms Partner with strategic accounts (e.g. Zalando, Snipes, Sports Direct, Intersport) to create tailored, full-funnel account marketing plans, either bespoke or inline with seasonal priorities. Localize campaigns for key markets such as Germany and France, ensuring language, culture, and consumer behaviours are reflected. Cross-Functional Leadership & Project Execution Lead end-to-end campaign execution, from brief through production, activation, and performance review Deliver best-in-class retail integration, community activations, and branded experiences across both DTC and wholesale. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product, merchandising, and digital teams to drive alignment and consistency. Team Management & Culture Lead and mentor a team of direct reports and manage a wider cross-functional matrix. Foster a high-performance, inclusive team culture that promotes collaboration, creativity, and continuous development. Provide regular coaching and feedback, supporting both team performance and individual career growth. Budget Oversight & Performance Tracking Manage the full European marketing budget, allocating resources to maximize campaign effectiveness and brand impact. Ensure financial clarity and accountability, with regular performance reviews and return-on-investment analysis. Support monthly and quarterly planning cadences, contributing insights to guide strategy and adapt in real time. Candidate Profile Professional Experience Good experience in brand and marketing roles within sportswear, fashion, streetwear, sneakers or casual mens and/or womenswear. Proven track record of building brand equity and driving commercial results through integrated marketing and account-specific activation. Experience working in a mid-to-large global organization with matrixed teams and regional alignment. Strong leadership background, including team management and cross-functional coordination. Key Competencies Deep understanding of the UK and European consumer and market landscape, especially Germany and France. Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindsetable to switch between big picture planning and in-season execution. Strong storytelling and content creation sensibility, with knowledge of media, social, retail, and digital touchpoints. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, across internal teams and external partners. Comfortable navigating fast-paced, dynamic environments and balancing creative vision with commercial targets. Personal Attributes Passionate about sport, culture, and community with an active lifestyle and genuine brand affinity. Committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and fostering a collaborative, empowering environment. Strong communicator and relationship builder with a growth mindset. Salary: Excellent market rate based on skills, experience and past performance. Company bonus Pension contribution Annual salary review 33 days holidays including bank holidays Career prospects Location: London. ADZN1_UKTJ