Senior Marketing Manager (Fmcg)

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Marketing Manager to join one of our fastest growing brands! In this exciting role, you will lead everything Brand Marketing for the #1 Nappy Brand on TikTok. You will lead strategy and initiatives within our major markets, including ANZ, US, Canada, and UK!ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascal + Friends, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!WHAT YOU'LL DO: Develop and implement brand marketing strategies that achieve business objectives for baby vertical diaper brandsLeading ideation, development and execution of marketing strategies for Rascal + Friends tier one markets in line with best-in-class FMCG brand marketing practiceLead go-to-market strategies and activations for Rascal + Friends' new geographies, retailers and NPD launchesManage 360 marketing campaigns from concept to completion, bringing them to life by building strong relationships with external agency partners, and internal cross functional teams.Gather and analyse data and insights from external sources such as the market, customers, prospects, and industry analysts, as well as internal sources such as customer service and sales, to understand customers' needs and apply these insights to marketing strategies & tactics.Manage brand marketing budgets from planning to execution, with a particular focus on ongoing optimisation of activity and spend. Responsible for deploying marketing resources in a way that achieves key financial targets.Develop marketing plans and objectives as part of annual business planning with commercial and product teams to help create strategic growth brands.Lead the Digital Media planning & marketing measurement framework for Rascal + Friends including setting KPIs and reviewing activity against performance to identify strategies that are successful in driving growth.Build strong relationships with key retail customers and media partners, to develop and deliver strong execution plans.Leadership, mentorship and growth of the Rascal + Friends brand marketing team, managing junior team members to deliver and execute plans across the brand, including:Establishing processes that empower team members to work efficiently and embody continuous improvementDay-to-day management of junior team members in accordance with wider business prioritiesUp-skilling, training and development of junior team membersWHAT YOU'LL BRING: Relevant years of experience in a brand marketing role with a depth & breadth of brand marketing experience at a senior level, including strong focus on social/digital marketing, PR and retail marketing as a priority. FMCG/CPG experience preferable, but not essential (ideally between 7-10 years)Strong commercial & business acumen, strategic thinking and problem-solving.Must demonstrate leadership ability and be able to influence and motivate cross-functional teams, while holding stakeholders accountable to deliver on business objectives.Proven experience managing, developing and motivating direct reports and helping junior markers perform to a high standard.Strong communication & influencing skills, with the ability to translate messages across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.A go-getter with energy, creativity and determination to continuously improve and push boundaries. Strong solutions-focussed mindset, with high levels of resilience & passion.You are excited to contribute to our fun and dynamic office culture (based in Freemans Bay, Auckland) ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won't find anywhere else.We recognise that ZURU's success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.WHAT WE OFFERCulture for GrowthHealth & Well Being Benefits (including an onsite 24/7 gym)Global OpportunitiesSurrounded by an A Player TeamCompetitive RemunerationFurry Office FriendsLots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and moreZURU – Tomorrow ReimaginedZURU.com#LI-JK1#J-18808-Ljbffr