MERIT is a minimalist beauty brand that makes impossible to mess up products for a multi-generational community. Designed by makeup consumers — not artists — MERIT was created as the antidote to the overwhelming world of beauty. We simplify what it takes to get ready by creating only well-edited essentials that help you do more with less. With minimalism at its core, MERIT remains intentional in the products it creates, spending years perfecting every detail to ensure it’s not just another product, but one that you can live with for years to come.The Marketing Director, EU is responsible for leading Merit’s marketing strategy and execution across all EU markets. This Marketing expert will be able to create tailormade concepts for the Region to drive sales, gain market share, set up successful events and build brand awareness. They will be able to localise campaigns, with the support of PR agencies and Sephora’s PR teams, to ensure resonance across the EU Sephora markets with a particular emphasis on France, Italy, Spain, Germany and the Nordics. They will also work hand-in-hand with the USA performance marketing teams to drive DTC performance across the region.This expert will be responsible for strategies across brand/partnerships, influencers, PR, CRM, and trade marketing. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment. They will be able to both build strategy and advise the SVP International on marketing priorities but also lead more junior teams and agencies through execution at the local market level. This role requires a team player able to work in a small, nimble organization with a global HQ based in the USA. Previous cosmetic experience essential.Overall, this role will be the right hand of the SVP international, key to the launch and then fast growth (+50% YoY goal for the first 3 years) of Merit in the EU and potentially beyond. This individual will be part of an exciting, entrepreneurial journey and will have a key role in development of the wider strategy.Responsibilities:Global responsibilitiesBuild EU Marketing and PR strategy (including brand, product and retail marketing) with the CMO and the SVP InternationalBuild and maintain strong relationships with key partners (US brand holder and key EU partners)Implement smooth processes through regular touchpoints with the CMO and US global marketing teamDevelop strategies for EU NPD launches following guidance from US brand marketing where applicableCarefully consider current and future business objectives, opportunities, and costs when making decisions, incorporating the short and long-term trade-offsManage the marketing and PR budget for EULead the EU marketing team including development of direct reports as the team expands over 12-24 monthsMarketing & DesignImplement Global concepts for the RegionIdentify Regional Brand Marketing opportunities with Sephora and for DTC channelsTake ownership for and create launch plans around innovation with key partners, ensuring brand guidelines are respected and maximising ROIImplement Brand image through media campaigns, design overhaul, brand building partnerships, specific marketing plans with key partnersBuild and lead Retailers Marketing Presentations and Internal Marketing meetingsIdentify tactical opportunities for the EU (e.g. animations, kits, exclusivities)Roll out of the new design and VM concepts across EUIdentify specific merchandising needs and monitor conception of toolsDefine product portfolio and pricing strategy along with SVP InternationalProduce campaign post-mortems and carry learnings forward to future initiativesPR & CRMRoll out Global Brand communication & influence strategies across the RegionCoordinate big events execution with decorator, sales team, training team and retailer to ensure retail excellence and perfect executionManage agencies’ relationshipsAnalyticsMonthly reportingMaintain in-depth knowledge of market trends, demographics and customer needs, behaviours and reactionsProactively anticipate and rectify obstacles to goal achievement using critical problem-solving skills, target specific KPI’s relevant to the businessQualifications:Minimum 8 years of experience in marketing in the cosmetics sectorExperience with, and understanding of, the Sephora business is essentialA successful record of owning the creation and execution on marketing briefs that resulted in significant ROIDemonstrate creative and active problem-solving ability to drive on time and quality delivery for all projectsAn ability to gather and leverage consumer insights and develop strategies based on insightsA thorough understanding of Influencer marketing, with an ability to create campaigns that resonate on social media and gain brand awarenessExtensive experience developing stories and compelling content to drive conversionThe ability to effectively partner with and manage local PR agenciesExcellent project management skills, including proven ability to manage projects and partner with various levels in the organisationAn ability to effectively communicate with internal teams and external vendors in a way that represents the brand effectivelyHigh-level attention to detail and accuracy in execution of work and tasksAn ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAn ability to work autonomously and provide self-directionExceptional interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills in English and French
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