Manager, Brand Partnerships

Job Description

Leverage the DFS brand positioning through innovative, holistic marketing initiatives with our brand partners – connecting merchandising and marketing seamlessly

• Proactively communicate the DFS brand message and marketing strategy to the brands and internal partners 
• Derive innovative, holistic initiatives with brands to leverage the DFS brand positioning: Partner with brands to develop marketing initiatives that are relevant to our consumers and support sales
• Establish close relationships with the marketing teams of our brands, as well as key internal stakeholders
• Develop and manage seasonal / yearly marketing calendar for the category in close interaction with merchandising and brands (PR, digital, events, promotions etc.) 
• Monitor execution of marketing activities according to brand guidelines (marketing functions)
• Central contact person for merchandising team and within marketing department for all merchandise related activities and requests 
• Liaise with all marketing centers of excellence to maximize the impact of our brand partners 
• Reporting / feedback loop to the brands on marketing activities
• Manage content transfer on a regular basis with brands
• Derive holistic marketing narratives across all functions, Digital, CRM, Creative, Stores
• Conceptualize innovative strategies to meet clear sales and marketing KPIs
• Communicate merchandising strategies to the global marketing teams
• Manage communications and presentations to senior leaders in global brand summits

Key Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent 
• At least 8-10 years of proven experience in marketing in the luxury sphere
• Knowledge in all facets of marketing and ability to function in a nuanced, matrix environment
• Proven experience in building and maintaining sensitive relationships
• Experience in working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment
• Strategic, innovative: Ability to think holistically in partnering with the brands in terms of all facets of marketing activities
• Strong communication skills aAbility to react on specific brand needsnd ability to establish close relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to react on specific brand needs
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Hands-on mentality with ability to establish credibility and trust
• Data-driven with an ability to plan and act accordingly
• Strong leader and influencer of colleagues and senior management
• Excellent presenter and relationship builder