Jobs in East London, South Africa

As the Senior Lead Retail Marketing, you will work closely with the Regional Head of Brand Experience and the Global Head of Retail Marketing to bring On’s global Retail Marketing vision to life across the EMEA Region. You will lead a team to elevate our brand across wholesale and DTC Retail through compelling marketing strategies, concepts, and experiences.

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing EMEA Retail Marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence across B2B, wholesale retail environments, and visual merchandising.
• Shape On’s retail brand experience for EMEA, working closely with Global Retail Marketing to adapt and implement innovative retail concepts tailored to regional market needs.
• Translate and execute On’s global retail brand strategy across all EMEA retail channels, ensuring alignment with local market dynamics and regional initiatives.
• Own the DTC Retail Marketing Plan across Regional Flagship, Chapter, and DMS stores, developing a compelling campaign calendar and localized brand moments that drive engagement and loyalty.
• Adapt and scale global toolkits to empower EMEA retail marketing and brand activation teams, maintaining consistency with On’s global framework and identity.
• Drive omnichannel integration across DTC and wholesale, enhancing the customer journey and elevating the On brand across all touchpoints.
• Lead with a strategic, solution-oriented approach, proactively addressing challenges and fostering an inclusive, dynamic work environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, and Retail to align strategies with regional business goals.
• Streamline and enhance processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of EMEA retail brand initiatives.
• Uphold and evolve On’s brand aesthetic and identity, ensuring consistency and excellence across all regional retail executions.

• Extensive experience in retail marketing with a proven track record of developing and executing successful, EMEA-specific brand strategies.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience building, inspiring, and managing high-performing teams across diverse markets.
• Deep expertise in retail marketing, with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong understanding of the EMEA retail landscape, including consumer behavior, market dynamics, and regional nuances.
• A keen eye for design and aesthetics, ensuring retail initiatives are visually compelling and aligned with On’s brand identity.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration across teams and external partners.
• Proven success managing agency partnerships and executing impactful marketing activations across markets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embracing change and driving innovation.
• Experience leading direct and indirect teams in a matrixed, international organization.
• Strategic thinking with creative problem-solving skills and strong business acumen.
• Willingness to travel within EMEA (approx. 20%) based on business needs.
• A positive, energetic leader who fosters team spirit and inspires others to reach their potential.

Our Retail Brand Marketing team is passionate about building a strong brand presence and driving customer engagement across every retail touchpoint. We leverage strategies, creative campaigns, and consumer insights to craft memorable retail experiences that resonate with shoppers and elevate our brand. As a sportswear brand, we operate in a fast-paced environment filled with energy and passion.

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