Head Of Brand Operations (limited 18 Months)

Your Mission

Leads, inspires and develops the individual team members and foster a strong team dynamic

Works closely with the GTM management team and GTM x-div Ops to ensure a smooth & aligned GTM process

Leads the divisional Ops team to ensure synergies, standardization of processes and best-practice development & sharing

Influences the optimization of the GTM process and tools

Leads the divisional operational team in order to be the central point of contact & communication for BUs and area regarding the seasonal information packs (FLOWS, MERCH PAGES, VLPS, Sneaker Calendars, sell-in tools etc.)

Drives communication with the markets - Is THE contact person for all GTM Divisional related queries

Builds strong links and drives the divisional ops team to coordinate milestones communications/meetings between Global GTM, BUs and Areas. Such as: Merch reviews, Line Freeze, Cancelation rounds, Sample rounds

Ensures & coordinates the maintenance the different systems with range information such as Tier 1, 2, 3, 4 initiatives. Mandatory ranges, segments, ISDs

Drives projects to standardize and to improve transparency and communication with the markets and the BUs across divisions

Facilitates business performance reports across all product categories, retail and wholesale, as well as regions and key countries to keep track of respective business development

Support GTM management team with the establishment of KPI targets and track defined KPI targets

Owns the monthly newsletter buildup

Works closely with GTM director & Merchandising coordinating, influencing, and steering the strategic aspects of GTM. More concretely the Key initiatives characterization models, BU and Marketing interactions related to Brand Building GTM processes like ROI project, Insights Packs, product lifecycles.

Your Talent

10-15 years of related experience

Ability to work cross-functionally in a global organization

International/Global mindset: experience taking into account the needs of local markets

Creative thinking, an eye for detail, and a feel for great design

Must be resourceful, self-motivated and proactive

Must be detail oriented and organized; ability to work across four seasons at once, all in various stages of development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to include creative briefs, and presentations

Strong presentation skills

Strong knowledge of MS Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite (especially PowerPoint)

Ability to manage a budget process, from forecast to tracking

Ability to stay focused while working under tight deadlines

Entrepreneurial spirit and energy

Ability to manage a team and conduct the interview/hiring process as necessary

Domestic and international travel required

Strong Digital/Interactive background a plus

Foreign language a plus, but not required.

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