Senior Brand Manager - North (all genders) in London

Location: London (Watford) – hybrid model. Relocation support is not offered.

The following adventures await you at Schleich:

• Responsibilities
• Implement and continuously optimize marketing strategies to strengthen brand awareness, accelerate consumer acquisition, and support sustainable business growth across assigned markets.
• Develop and execute regional marketing plans in alignment with global objectives and local market needs.
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing and Sales teams to ensure flawless execution of retail media plans, product launches, promotional campaigns, and permanent POS solutions.
• Support the implementation of winning marketing plans at key accounts in close partnership with local sales teams and key stakeholders.
• Identify, establish, and manage strategic brand partnerships that support business and marketing objectives.
• Partner closely with global marketing teams to ensure local market insights are reflected in strategic planning and execution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Legal to ensure alignment with company processes and priorities.
• Lead, develop, and support team members to ensure effective collaboration and achievement of business objectives.
• Own and manage the consumer marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximum return on investment.
• Drive media planning, performance tracking, AAR (After Action Review), ROI analysis, and reporting of marketing activities.
• Coordinate local social media activities and ensure alignment with overall brand and communication strategies.
• Generate and leverage consumer, customer, and market insights to identify opportunities and support data‑driven decision‑making.

Your story so far

• You have an educational background in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or similar.
• You have experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization in the consumer goods industry, desirable in a global FMCG or entertainment/fashion company.
• You have 3‑5 years experience and love working hands‑on and directly with agencies and partners.
• You have a proven track record in developing and successfully executing marketing strategies and plans as well as building up and maintaining partnerships with external marketing agencies.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, and you are hungry for opportunities and for developing ways to exploit them.
• You are entrepreneurial, enthusiastic and passionate about brands and products.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English.

No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards

• No two days are the same. Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities.
• All employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform.
• We offer access to a fully equipped gym with classes as well as a wellness center with massages and beauty treatments.
• Near the office you can find a subsidised canteen with healthy and vegan options.
• We offer a subsidised pension scheme.
• You can also enjoy great discounts on Schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike.
• We offer a free shuttle bus from the local station to the office and back.
• Counting on 30 days of paid leave per year, a hybrid working model with no core working hours, and other benefits.

How to Apply

Please note that applications sent by e‑mail cannot be processed for data protection reasons. We look forward to receiving your online application. It is speedy, simple, and secure – your personal data is safe with us. Your CV/resume is all we need. Need help? Nina will be glad to assist you further.