Senior Activations Marketing Executive

Detailed DescriptionWe are seeking an exceptional Snr. Activations Marketing Executive, to support in delivering the JD brand’s global marketing vision across the Spanish market. To advance the JD brand, maximising awareness and connection to the consumers to deliver strategies and initiatives for the region. The Snr. Activations Marketing Executive will be responsible for leading and executing strategic activation campaigns and events to enhance brand visibility and engagement. This role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in planning and executing high-impact events and activations. This role demands a dynamic, results-driven individual with a passion for creating memorable brand experiences through activations and events. If you thrive in a fast- paced environment and have a proven track record in driving successful campaigns, we'dlove to have you on our team. Location – Madrid. Type of Telework – Hybrid Working. Madrid On Site. Working hours – 39 hours. What You'll Be Doing:Strategic Planning: Develop and implement activation strategies aligned with organizational goals and brand objectives. Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute a range of events, from large-scale product launches to intimate VIP gatherings. Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with marketing, retail, 3PB, Partnerships, social and influencers teams to ensure seamless execution of activations and events. Budget Management:Manage budgets for activations and events, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact. Vendor Management:Identify, negotiate with, and manage external vendors and partners for event-related services. Performance Analysis: Evaluate the success of activations and events through post- event analysis, including ROI metrics and attendee feedback. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and establish healthy working relationships with the team and agencies. Share best practices within the market and with the wider EU marketing team and critically assess how activations ca be applied/expanded. What We're Looking For:Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management and activations, with a track record of successfully executing high-impact campaigns. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic activation plans aligned with brand objectives. High English level (C1). Budget Management: Proficient in managing budgets and allocating resources effectively. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with internal teams and external partners. Team player with solid interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills. Geographically mobile. Open to travel to cover events and activations. What we offer:We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:Hybrid WorkStaff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and onlineFree Gym FacilitiesFlexible/optional benefits: restaurant ticket, transportation ticket, health insurancePersonal development opportunities to learn and develop at workContinuous professional development in hard and soft skillsAnd… much more!The Company:Since founded in 1981, JD Group has achieved remarkable growth through rapid global expansion. We have become the leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60, 000 colleagues over 3, 400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity. At JD Group, we are all about finding passionate and skilled individuals who can elevate our team and have exceptional impact on the running of the business. We seek dynamic individuals who are invested in their own development, so that together we can evolve our brand's success, alongside evolving your career. Join us in an exciting journey, where Talent meets Opportunity. Interested? If you are interested in this position, apply now!Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time.