Global Marketing Manager

In a world where consumers are better informed and more demanding than ever before our mission is to be the most responsible, innovative, design led shoemaker of the 21st Century. Informed by science, inspired by the world we live in and made to last.

The role

It's an exciting time for Clarks. We're selling more shoes, in more places, to more people. Our vision is to build Clarks into a global brand and we are creating a team with the capability and talent to deliver this ambitious goal, so it's a great time to join us.

As Global Core Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a consumer relevant seasonal strategy and corresponding integrated marketing communications for the Clarks Core brand globally, focused predominately on driving market growth. You will create and deliver the Core marketing strategy, respective seasonal plans and integrated marketing communications that respond to strategic needs and commercial opportunities, and that enable consistent delivery of the brand proposition in front of the consumer.

Working closely with the Head of Brand Marketing to evaluate and evolve brand objectives and strategies to ensure alignment between brand and business strategic objectives you will ensure a consistent approach and communicate agreed key messages and stories to our consumers.

Not only will you collaborate with the Head of Marketing (Core) and BU leadership teams on key seasonal marketable product concepts and develop consumer propositions to inform creative campaign and asset development you will also work with teams to develop and articulate campaign ideas and briefs.

We need someone who can bring their experience and knowledge to continually improve relevant procedures and processes, delivering efficiency improvements to current ways of working in line with agreed outcomes. You will have the chance to create the conditions that deliver a highly competent, energetic, engaged and motivated workforce who are committed and aligned to delivery outcomes.

About you

More than anything you will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of marketing planning and development processes. Ideally you will come from a career in Retail and have a thorough understanding of both digital and wholesale channels.

A strong leader who gets the best out of their team, you will enjoy coaching and developing others to truly maximise your internal talent.

A data driven professional with strong analytical skills you will also be able to communicate well in client facing and internal team situations and have a collaborative working style with a clear focus on delivering quality outcomes.

Proven exposure in delivering high quality work within constrained timescales with the ability to lead within a matrix organisation to develop powerful creative solutions that deliver brand building and commercial returns.

Life with us

Over 46 million pairs of Clarks shoes are sold globally. That makes us a GBP1.5 billion business and a truly worldwide brand. We now have some 12,000 employees across 75 different countries - everywhere from Europe to the Americas. Despite being the world's leading global casual footwear brand, we're still majority owned by the Clark family and based in Street, Somerset - where the Clarks business began. Street is the nerve centre of our business, driving growth and the whole Clarks success story.

The benefits

As well as development opportunities, pension and a competitive salary, you'll also enjoy a variety of benefits. These range from 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) to discounted healthcare. And, as everyone loves new shoes, you'll also get a very healthy discount on our products.

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Clarks International believes that the principle of equality of opportunity is fundamental to the company's operations. Our long held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees. We will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, age, disability, marital status, colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender reassignment...... click apply for full job details