Global Marketing Manager

Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $115K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own international brand strategy and distributor partnerships across 35 markets, translating global directives into local GTM plans and leading cross-functional collaboration.

  • Lead sell-in materials and regional product storytelling
  • Coordinate content, retail and e-commerce support with international partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • International Strategy & Distributor Partnership: Lead the development and execution of REEF’s international brand and go-to-market strategy across 35 distributor markets (70 countries), aligning global priorities with local market opportunities and consumer insight.
  • Serve as the key liaison between REEF HQ and international distributors, translating global strategy into actionable local plans across marketing, product, retail, and e-commerce.
  • Coordinate seasonal international marketing communications; GTM direction, campaign priorities, calendars, and product storytelling to support consistent execution across markets.
  • Review distributor marketing plans, ensuring investment and execution support key seasonal initiatives while protecting brand positioning.
  • Guide distributors on brand activations, PR, social media, ambassadors, and local events, identifying and sharing successful regional initiatives across markets.
  • Partner with the International team to identify growth opportunities and support new market launches and transitions.
  • Manage international marketing budgets and investments, prioritizing resources based on ROI, business objectives, and brand impact.
  • Sell-In & Distributor Tools: Share seasonal sell-in tools and resources with international partners, including templates, presentations, and brand videos.
  • Develop strategic sell-in decks for key styles, franchises, and categories, highlighting product stories and positioning to drive distributor adoption.
  • Share Product House and seasonal product information ahead of distributor buys to support early visibility and informed buying decisions.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in international marketing, brand marketing, or a closely related role, ideally with direct experience managing distributor or franchise partner relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to translate global brand strategy into market-specific execution across diverse regions and cultures
  • Experience building and presenting sell-in materials, pitch decks, and marketing toolkits for external partners
  • Experience working cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales, Creative, Product, and E-Commerce in a consumer brand (footwear, apparel, or adjacent categories preferred)
  • Experience managing marketing budgets and prioritizing investment across multiple markets
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, International Business, or a related field
  • Ability to travel internationally as needed

Benefits

  • Additional benefits and compensation details will be shared during the offer process.

Salaries

Posted range

$105K/yr – $115K/yr

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