Interim Franchise Manager EMEA

Templeton and Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Templeton and Partners is seeking an Interim Franchise Manager EMEA to drive franchise strategy, brand growth and commercial performance across international markets. Based in London with hybrid work (2-3 days in office), the role focuses on developing and executing strategies, leading campaigns, and coordinating cross-market projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in franchise or brand marketing, international experience, strong analytics, and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Franchise/Brand/Marketing or related fields.
• International/EMEA market experience and matrixed org experience.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills; data-led decision making desirable.
• Experience with digital/AI tools is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EMEA franchise and brand strategies.
• Lead campaigns, launches and commercial initiatives.
• Manage relationships across marketing, licensing, consumer products, retail, content and commercial teams.
• Identify market growth opportunities and monitor performance.
• Coordinate cross-market projects and stakeholders.
• Support forecasting, reporting and strategic reviews.

Skills

Franchise management

Brand management

Marketing

Licensing

Consumer products

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

London | Hybrid 2-3 days

Contract 12 months (renewable)

A leading global media, entertainment & consumer brands organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Franchise Manager EMEA to drive franchise strategy, brand growth and commercial performance across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EMEA franchise and brand strategies .
• Lead campaigns, launches and commercial initiatives.
• Manage relationships across marketing, licensing, consumer products, retail, content and commercial teams .
• Identify market growth opportunities and monitor performance.
• Coordinate cross-market projects and stakeholders.
• Support forecasting, reporting and strategic business reviews.

Experience

• 6+ years in Franchise, Brand, Marketing, Licensing, Consumer Products, Category or Commercial Marketing.
• International/EMEA market experience.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI skills.
• Experience with digital/AI tools and data-led decision making highly desirable.

Ideal sector experience: Media & Entertainment, FMCG, Consumer Products, Toys & Games, Sports, Gaming, Retail, Licensing, Technology or IP/Brand Management.