Interim Marketing Director

Gofractional; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being services

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Fossil Partners in Richardson, Texas, is seeking an Interim Marketing Director for a 6-month contract to lead the strategic direction of all marketing activities for the Fossil brand in NAM.

This role oversees a fully integrated marketing ecosystem—including media, social & influencer marketing, retail & store events, trade & wholesale marketing—to drive brand equity, consumer engagement, and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior marketing leadership role, ideally within the retail industry.
• Strong expertise in Paid Media with hands-on management during peak holiday retail period.
• Strong expertise in integrated marketing across PR, influencer, media, retail, and trade marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead marketing strategies across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global marketing strategy with goals, audience segmentation, GTM overviews.
• Oversee NAM go-to-market plans for US/Canada, MX, LATAM across channels.
• Lead Media, Social, Influencer, Trade, Retail & Wholesale initiatives.
• Measure outcomes of global marketing programs; implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Marketing, E-commerce, and Creative teams.
• Monitor campaign KPIs; optimize performance; drive ROI.
• Manage global and NAM budgets; coordinate with Finance and partners.
• Lead quarterly global GTM timelines and cross-regional approvals.
• Supervise agency relationships; mentor a team of ~15.

Skills

Senior marketing leadership

Paid media management

Integrated marketing

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Make An Impact:

The Interim Marketing Director (6 Month Contract) is responsible for leading the strategic direction of all marketing activities for the Fossil brand, and execution for the NAM region.

This is a short-term (6 month) contract position for maternity leave coverage.

This role oversees a fully integrated marketing ecosystem, including Media, Social & Influencer Marketing, Retail & Store events, Trade & Wholesale Marketing, to drive brand equity, consumer engagement, and commercial performance.

As a key member of the global marketing team, this role ensures alignment between global brand vision and regional execution, delivering impactful go-to-market strategies that resonate across diverse Global markets.

Work Arrangement: This role is onsite: In office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays. Contract begins Mid-October.

What you will do in this role:

• Lead the development of the overarching global marketing strategy, encompassing clear goals and objectives, precise audience segmentation, effective product marketing strategies, a dynamic editorial calendar, compelling content development, and comprehensive go-to-market (GTM) overviews.

• Oversee the development and execution of integrated go-to-market (GTM) plans for North America, including US & Canada (NAM), Mexico (MX), and Latin America (LATAM) channel teams, to guide successful execution of approved and aligned global channel strategies across all relevant marketing touchpoints.

• Global Marketing

  • Lead Media, Social, Influencer, Trade, Retail & Wholesale Marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness, consideration, and conversion
  • Accountable for the measurable outcomes of global integrated marketing programs across all portfolio brands, ensuring thorough performance analysis and the implementation of effective mitigation strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, E-commerce, and Creative teams to ensure seamless integration of all content initiatives

• Paid Media

  • Analyze performance metrics and KPIs to inform strategic decisions, track effectiveness, and continuously optimize campaigns, specifically focused on managing Media performance during the holiday time period
  • Oversee the tracking and analysis of both Global and NAM key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively identifying opportunities for consumer growth and developing effective strategies to improve performance and enhance functionality.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to rigorously evaluate the performance of all marketing campaigns and implement optimization strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Partner with e-Commerce team and Media Agency on weekly sales plans & media performance to ensure Marketing forecast alignment

• Strategic Budget Management

  • Manage the global marketing budget with fiscal responsibility, ensuring resources are allocated effectively (and adjusted strategically as needed) to maximize return on investment (ROI).
  • Oversee the NAM, MX, and LATAM budget actualization process, ensuring clear alignment between finance, the direct team, and cross-functional partners, acting as a responsible steward of marketing investments.

• Global GTM:

  • Lead process of briefing agency each quarter and gathering content globally
  • Lead quarterly plans globally from approvals to regional share-out
  • Manage campaign execution including global timing / communication, setting and gathering campaign KPIs
  • Work closely with Integrated Marketing to make sure that seasonal execution content is gathered and put in Quarterly Proof of Execution Deck
  • Establish GTM timelines for each season (Summer '27 / Fall '27)
  • Work closely with Integrated Marketing team to ensure all collaboration partners are being communicated to and get post campaign content / KPIs as needed
  • Maintain global marketing milestones timelines and keep regions on track with key dates / deliverables
  • Coordinate approvals on any regional activations with VP of Creative & Marketing (looping in exec team as necessary)

• Team & Agency Leadership

  • Supervise and manage ongoing relationships with external agencies, ensuring high-quality output and strong alignment with brand standards
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 15 (3 direct and 12 indirect reports), fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role, ideally within the retail industry
• Strong expertise in Paid Media, with hands on management and execution during Peak Holiday retail period, including management of Agency partner
• Strong expertise in integrated marketing, with a deep understanding of how channels (PR, influencer, media, retail, trade marketing) work together to drive impact
• Demonstrated ability to lead successful marketing strategies across multiple markets
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and KPIs to drive decision-making and measure success, including previous MMM experience.
• Experience managing significant marketing budgets with a clear focus on ROI and business outcomes
• Track record of successfully managing and inspiring teams, with strong leadership and coaching capabilities
• Experience working with and managing external agencies and partners
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, executional mindset and strong attention to detail

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus "Work-From-Anywhere" options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs

Location: Fossil Partners, 901 S Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas, United States of America