Head of Marketing and Digital Communications UK (Maternity Cover)

Kering ,
London, Greater London
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Summary About GUCCI Gucci is one of the world's leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. Through Gucci and other brands, the Kering group enjoys continued worldwide success in the Luxury Fashion Timepieces & Jewellery industry. Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci designs, manufactures and distributes highly desirable products such as leather goods, shoes, ready-to-wear, silks, timepieces, fine jewellery and fragrances. Gucci products are sold exclusively through a network of directly operated boutiques and a small number of selected department and specialty stores. Combining modernity and heritage, innovation and Italian craftsmanship, the house of Gucci is able to position and communicate the brand's exclusivity and value in the global market. Job Description We are seeking a Maternity Cover for Head of Marketing & Digital Communications UK (6 months minimum with rolling contract) who will report to the Managing Director of Gucci Timepieces & Jewellery based in London. The Head of Marketing will provide leadership and guidance to support the existing team in place and be the key point of contact with external partners and Head Offices. The opportunity: You will develop strong relationships across departments within the brand and be responsible for implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive communications strategy. You will lead a team of six within Marketing, Digital, Trade marketing and Visual by empowering imagination and encouraging creativity. Being a leader and team player, you will embed the corporate identity and ensure that all communications materials are brand compliant. How you will contribute: * Collaborate with Retail, Wholesale, Brand Image and eCommerce team to help drive the digital thinking for the brand Oversee digital marketing strategy, online content and tone of voice. * Oversee social media strategy content creation & communications. * Collaborate with Communications team on PR outreach and affiliate marketing partnerships. * Oversee partnerships & collaborations with online media & wholesale partners. * Oversee retailers coop plans are being implemented across media, digital (search, social media, CRM, website) and review performance. * Manage customer digital activity calendars for the remaining of the year, ensuring alignment with marketing and business calendar. * Oversee digital marketing activities with digital coordinator, keeping brand visibility up to date with the latest of our brand, and merchandising of new products. * Be the point of contact with retailers media coop media activities and needs. * Follow up the planning of the UK Media Plans throughout the year, with HQ and media agency. * Review all UK brand collateral and communications (Ex: internal presentations, internal brand documents, monthly reporting). * Provide oversight and management of the Trade Marketing team and Visual Merchandising team, incl development of all special events and exhibition projects. Who you are: * Bachelor's Degree and experience in Marketing & Digital in a similar industry. * Experience of managing a large team across multi disciplines. * Strong analytic skills and pragmatic and visionary decision-making skills. * Previous experience in the luxury sector and especially watches and jewellery would be highly advantageous. * Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. * Ability to handle and resolve regional problems, confidential issues of a complex nature. * Strong and proven commercial background with experience within wholesale, retail or luxury industry. * Able to be proactive, prioritize work and handle multiple assignments. * Demonstrates ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and with different cultures and working styles. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Experience in managing internal and external stakeholders. Why work with us? This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Gucci and actively contribute to the ongoing growth and success at Kering. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment. Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Job Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Start Date 2020-06-01 Schedule Full time Organization Luxury Timepieces (UK) Limited

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