Associate Marketing Manager EMEA, Running

New Balance; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports brand is looking for an Associate Marketing Manager to shape their brand across EMEA. You will lead and collaborate on campaigns, enhancing the impact of marketing efforts and events in the running community. The ideal candidate will have a track record in brand marketing and strong communication skills, along with a willingness to travel across Europe. This is a full-time position in Warrington.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Discount on health insurance

8% holiday allowance

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave per year

Up to €250 travel allowance each month

Hybrid working

On-site Gym

Employee Discount

Work from-home allowance

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience working across diverse European markets.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the EMEA region.
• Digitally fluent with experience in social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead bold and authentic campaigns in the running community.
• Collaborate closely with regional marketing teams.
• Enhance the impact of key athletes across EMEA events.

Skills

Collaboration with external agencies

Strong organizational skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused experience

Education

Background in brand marketing

Tools

Social media

Content production

Job description

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Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

New Balance is seeking an Associate Marketing Manager, Running, to help shape the future of our brand across EMEA.

In this role, you’ll lead bold and authentic campaigns that strengthen our presence in the running community—collaborating with teams to drive strategy, ignite engagement, and champion inclusivity every step of the way.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Running Brand Marketing

• Collaborate closely with regional New Balance Marketing teams to create and implement localized go-to-market strategies.
• Support regional campaign planning.
• Develop custom running activations for regional key accounts that drive growth and strengthen key relationships.
• Be the point of contact for all tier 1 and 2 regional events, including guest list and bib organization.
• Coordinate the regional product launch calendar in line with Global Game Plan.
• Aligning photo shoots and content capture for launches not on the game plan but hold local importance in EMEA.
  
  

Running Sports Marketing

• Enhance the impact of key athletes and event assets across EMEA by driving compelling storytelling, content creation, social media, PR, and campaign development.
• Represent New Balance at major events across the region as needed, ensuring brand presence and alignment.
• Collaborate with event and product teams to deliver flawless support for all EMEA-funded activations.
• Create and contribute to inspiring narratives and innovative project formats that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Support hospitality efforts at key New Balance partner events, ensuring a premium and inclusive experience.
• Own the coordination of EMEA seeding strategies for running influencers across both footwear and apparel.
• Build and nurture a strong sport-performance network—including sports institutes, coaches, clubs, federations, scientists, and universities—to elevate our presence in the running community.
  
  

EMEA Game Plan support

• Identify and lead the creation of localized assets to complement global materials, ensuring regional relevance and resonance.
• Facilitate seamless communication between Global, Regional, and Local New Balance Marketing teams to align strategies and share key updates.
• Ensure global running marketing initiatives are effectively integrated into regional market plans across Europe.
• Distribute global marketing assets across all EMEA markets, ensuring timely access and consistent brand execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for EMEA markets, providing support and responding to general marketing inquiries.
  
  

Trade Marketing Support

• Identify and activate commercial brand opportunities to grow market share within performance categories across EMEA.
• Partner with key specialty accounts to deliver tailored DTC and ecommerce support that drives relevance and results.
• Provide running specialty accounts with customized content and social media strategies to enhance local engagement.
• Support the EMEA Running Team in planning and driving events such as the Running Summit, Elite Dealer Meetings, and Product Showcases.
• Serve as the main point of contact for athlete trade marketing opportunities, ensuring alignment and timely execution across the region.
• Oversee day-to-day management of key account relationships, including full campaign execution, performance tracking, and reporting.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Consistent track record to collaborate with external agencies and partners to bring campaigns to life.
• A true teammate who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communicator with a people-first attitude.
• Confident, respectful, and driven.
• Comfortable evaluating priorities and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the EMEA region and work occasional weekends or non-standard hours.
• Experience working across diverse European markets.
• Background in brand marketing, ideally in a similar role.
• Digitally fluent, with experience in social media and content production.
• Skilled in activating large-scale events and brand experiences.
  
  

BENEFITS:

Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on the health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €250 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working
• On-site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Work from-home allowance
• Home working equipment
• Sports subscription services
• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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