Director, Integrated Marketing

Authentic Brands Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand management company is seeking a Director, Integrated Marketing for EMEAI. This role focuses on shaping and executing the consumer marketing strategy across multiple global brands, emphasizing digital integration and strong brand storytelling. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in consumer brand marketing, particularly in the Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle sectors. Strong communication and analytical skills are required, alongside expertise in managing influencer and digital campaigns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in consumer brand marketing.
• Background in Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle sectors.
• Proven track record in strategic brand and marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute consumer marketing strategy across EMEAI.
• Drive demand and consumer engagement.
• Develop relationships with regional licensing partners.

Skills

Consumer brand marketing

Digital marketing

Influencer marketing

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best‑in‑class partners to optimize long‑term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop‑in‑shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media.

Why Authentic

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go‑getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

The Director, Integrated Marketing – EMEAI will work to shape, lead and execute the consumer marketing strategy across EMEAI for multiple global Authentic brands. This role will work to drive demand and consumer engagement, elevate brand identity and ensure cohesive brand storytelling across multiple consumer touch points by focusing on content development, integrated marketing management, creative, and marketing strategy. This role embraces strategic planning and execution, oversees brand building, and drives best‑in‑class support and enablement for our brand licensing partners within the EMEAI region. This role will be responsible for developing relationships with regional licensing partners and delivering Authentic‑owned marketing initiatives that drive awareness of our brands, through product and experiential launches in media, events, merchandise, and endorsements rooted in the annual brand plan. The Director will liaise regularly with internal and external partners to ensure that marketing plans are on budget, goals are being met, and to support sales and brand initiatives.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Developing and executing integrated, multi-media marketing projects with an emphasis on digital.
• Building integrated, omni-channel marketing programs that generate effective outcomes in media and social media impressions through celebrity/influencer associations.
• Secure promotional partnerships in region and introduce Authentic brands to more diverse audiences.
• Drive consumer awareness of brands to secure and solidify a loyal and growing fan base.
• Build brand creative strategy, leading marketing campaigns internally and externally with partners and the wider Integrated Marketing team.
• Lead regional brand campaign performance and growth opportunities that align with Authentic strategic goals.
• Lead development and execution of local marketing strategies that drive global brand strategy and ties to overall brand goals and financial targets.
• Oversee the implementation, and performance of brand marketing initiatives in support of each brand's vision and business goals in region.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on ongoing brand development and provide marketing direction and expertise that contributes to business growth and audience engagement.
• Lead monthly brand meetings with internal partners and critical licensees and create joint activation plans with clearly defined deliverables, timelines, and accountabilities.
• Identify ongoing research needs by brand; manage research projects, present findings to key stakeholders, and make informed recommendations for action.
• Participate in brand strategy planning; identify target consumer and retail audience; determine tiering needs; analyse consumer trends and market data, and identify brand growth opportunities.
• Facilitate consistent brand messaging across all consumer touch points, working closely with the communications team.
• Lead and facilitate best‑in‑class partner support and management, assuring the delivering of outstanding marketing service and support to licensing partners.
• Work with Business Development and Brand Management to achieve licensing and business growth goals in region.
• Oversee development and ongoing revision of brand guidelines.
• Lead brand planning, seasonal storytelling and campaign adaptation for EMEAI markets.
• Oversee 360-degree consumer campaign execution including digital, retail, influencer, experiential and paid media.
• Translate consumer insights, trends and competitive intelligence into actionable strategies for the team.
• Work with the VP, Integrated Marketing to manage the EMEAI consumer marketing budget across brands, ensuring efficient spend and impactful insights.
• Track KPIs and provide executive-level reports on campaign and brand performance in region.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and align strategies on seasonal trends and activations.
• Conduct competitor, consumer and seasonal trend analysis.

Must Haves

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in consumer brand marketing and management.
• Background in the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle sector, working within consumer marketing with broad experience in media, content, endorsements, digital, and integrated marketing plans.
• Lead digital and influencer campaign structure.
• Proven track record in creating and executing strategic brand and marketing campaigns and initiatives that resonate across multiple consumer touch points.
• Strong understanding of influencer and social media marketing.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills.
• A confident, action‑oriented mindset.
• Must have strong computer proficiency with strength in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

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