Job description
Role: Director of Marketing
Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days a week in office)
Founded in 2006, the company has undergone remarkable growth since its inception. Over the years, it has achieved significant milestones and now, investor-backed, wants to take the business globally. With a strong emphasis on ecommerce and team development, the company expanded its footprint with its inaugural retail store in 2018. Guided by its mission to revolutionise and professionalise its niche market, the company aims to cater to sports fans globally. Recent expansions into crucial US markets and plans for further international growth underscore its commitment to maintaining a leading position within the industry.
They are looking for a Marketing Director to spearhead growth within their Manchester team.
Why join:
- Recent very large investment from a well known VC to know scale into growth mode.
- Number of major hires across IT, Marketing and Ops. Around 15 new hires in total
- Chance to join at an early stage, with a high cash injection and really build / scale something special
- Great culture and opportunity to work in a billion dollar industry – huge opportunities for growth
The role:
- Marketing Director – reporting directly to the founders
- Huge opportunity to spearhead growth and scale the marketing team
- Overseeing current Marketing team (8 people currently)
Requirements:
- 10+ years’ experience in Marketing
- Experience working as a Head of Marketing/Marketing Director
- Proven experience in management/building teams
- Knowledge of the retail/ecommerce market is essential
- Understanding of brand, paid media, social media and digital/demand generation marketing
