Marketing Manager

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with likelihood of extension.

This role is part of one of our client inhouse teams, where you will be employed by DEPT® but embedded within the clients team. It is a hybrid position, with 3 days per week required at the client's New Jersey-based office.

JOB PURPOSE

The Retail Marketing Manager plays an important role within a global marketing function, with responsibility for developing and delivering retail marketing strategies and initiatives that support brand awareness, customer engagement and commercial performance across international markets. The role focuses on translating global marketing strategies into effective local activity, working closely with central teams, regional stakeholders and external partners to ensure consistency of brand execution while recognising the needs and opportunities of individual markets. The position requires a commercially minded and proactive individual who can balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery, manage marketing investment effectively and build strong relationships across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver retail marketing strategies and initiatives that support wider business and commercial objectives across international markets.
• Work collaboratively with global and regional marketing teams to ensure consistent brand execution while allowing for local market relevance.
• Build strong relationships with international stakeholders, external partners and retail networks, supporting engagement, alignment and commercial success.
• Manage marketing budgets and investment effectively, ensuring activity delivers value and measurable results.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver integrated retail marketing programmes across multiple markets, channels and customer touchpoints.
• Support the development of customer engagement, advocacy and loyalty initiatives to strengthen brand relationships.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams on the planning, briefing and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyse results and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and return on investment.
• Work closely with international communications and PR teams to maximise opportunities for brand exposure and engagement.
• Support the development of relevant, locally focused marketing content to strengthen brand connection and audience engagement across different markets.
• Identify opportunities to improve marketing processes, ways of working and collaboration across the wider global function.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive experience gained in a marketing role
• Marketing Communications and Media experience in a B2C environment.
• Automotive experience highly desirable, but preference would be for a candidate with broader sector experience than just automotive
• Proven track record in delivering leads/sales performance
• Managed substantial budgets.
• Experience co-ordinating agencies to successfully complete multiple projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge with the latest trends and marketing best practice.
• Creative with ability to think outside the box.
• Commercial acumen and articulate with strong presentation skills.
• Challenger spirit - we don’t want someone who wants to fit in. We are looking for a more ‘revolutionary’ spirit.
• Strong leadership qualities and skills.
• Natural team player – someone with a low ego and strong relationship building and influencing skills.

WE OFFER

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $140,000 – $150,000 USD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.