Senior Marketing Manager

Senior Marketing Manager - Luxury Retail
12-Month Maternity Cover
Location: Central London (Hybrid working)
Salary: 70,000 + 10% Annual Bonus
Start: August or September 2025

Zachary Daniels are proud to be partnering with one of the UK's most loved and fast-growing luxury retail brands to recruit a Senior Marketing Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a premium global business with exceptional brand recognition and a highly creative product. With growth across international markets and an ever-expanding customer base, this is a chance to play a key role in shaping the future of a beloved brand.

As Senior Marketing Manager, you will report directly to the Global Marketing Director and take ownership of regional marketing strategy and delivery across the UK and EU. You will lead a wide range of B2B and B2C campaigns, managing partner relationships and ensuring the successful execution of product launches, brand activations and marketing initiatives.

The brand is trusted, creative and growing rapidly. It is a fantastic time to join and there may be opportunities beyond the contract as the marketing function continues to expand.

The Role - Senior Marketing Manager

The Senior Marketing Manager will play a central role in connecting the brand, product, social and PR teams. This is a true linchpin position that demands excellent organisation, collaborative working and a proactive approach. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and execution of the UK and EU marketing calendar
• Managing and delivering retail and trade marketing campaigns across thousands of locations
• Coordinating the creation of sell-in toolkits, brand decks, POS and catalogues
• Acting as the key marketing contact for retail partners across the UK and Europe, including Selfridges, Harrods, John Lewis and other premium retailers
• Building strong internal relationships with the Social, PR and Brand teams to ensure cohesive and aligned marketing activity
• Managing one Marketing Executive and overseeing budget planning and reporting
• Using insights and performance data to inform future marketing strategy
• Supporting creative development while ensuring everything remains on brand and on time

About You

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Marketing Manager who brings energy, organisation and deep experience in luxury retail or lifestyle brands - luxury experience is essential for this one. The ideal candidate will be confident working with high-profile partners, understand retail marketing across multiple locations and be passionate about premium products.

• Strong understanding of the UK and European markets, ideally with exposure to France and Germany
• Experience leading retail marketing campaigns and supporting sales through trade activity
• Highly organised and confident managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels and building trusted partnerships
• Fluent or conversational French or another European language is a strong advantage (not essential at all)
• A collaborative, motivated and commercially minded individual who takes real ownership of their work

Benefits

• 70,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
• Tech pack including laptop and phone
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Vitality premium healthcare - medical, dental and optical cover
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 5% pension matched contribution
• 50% staff discount
• Hybrid working - three days in office, two from home

Why Apply?

This is more than just a 12-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible, influential role at one of the most exciting luxury retail brands in the market. The marketing team has grown significantly and continues to expand, meaning future opportunities may become available.

You will be part of a positive, social and professional culture where ideas are encouraged, collaboration is key and no two days are the same.

If you are an experienced Senior Marketing Manager looking for your next challenge in luxury retail, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to speak in confidence with a consultant at Zachary Daniels.

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