Marketing Director

Columbus, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive global luxury fragrance marketing strategy and brand growth, leading a cross-functional team and GTM for launches.

  • Must-have: 10+ years in senior marketing in premium or luxury goods with retail/wholesale experience.
  • Standout: End-to-end product marketing and GTM ownership for new launches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global marketing strategy to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and strengthen consumer and customer relationships across all channels.
  • Lead the ideation and execution of 'big idea' integrated campaigns that resonate globally, building brand recognition and driving consumer engagement.
  • Manage the global marketing budget, track KPIs, and adjust strategies based on data analytics to maximize ROI.
  • Lead the brand's digital transformation to enhance online presence, driving e-commerce growth across proprietary platforms and marketplaces.
  • Formulate and implement digital marketing strategies, including social media, content marketing, targeted advertising, and influencer programs, to optimize the customer journey and improve performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and key independent market, department stores, and international B2B partners to develop and execute trade marketing programs, including in-store branding, training, and events.
  • Drive IR partner sell-through by creating tailored POS materials and retail sales tools, and develop CRM strategies to enhance partner loyalty and engagement.
  • Represent the marketing function effectively at trade shows and expos.
  • Lead the end-to-end product marketing strategy, including owning the GTM plan for new launches, ensuring alignment with market trends and driving partner buy-in.
  • Sharpen and evolve the brand's prestige identity and ensure consistency across all channels by overseeing the creation and deployment of all marketing materials.
  • Lead and inspire a global marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence aligned with company objectives.
  • Serve as an essential partner to the Sales, Creative, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure a unified approach to market growth and manage relationships with external agencies.

Requirements

  • Marketing, Strategic Communications, or a Business degree required; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of senior marketing experience, preferably in premium or luxury goods, fragrance, beauty, or fashion.
  • Experience leading, developing, scaling a high performing marketing function.
  • Experience in both retail and wholesale channels is required.
  • Proven experience in developing and managing campaigns that drive global brand awareness and revenue growth.
  • Expertise in product marketing and trade marketing, coupled with a strong understanding of independent retail (IR) and overall retail business dynamics.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire creativity and accountability.
  • Excellent understanding of luxury branding, wholesale and retail distribution, and consumer behavior.
  • Experience working with global markets and tailoring marketing strategies to diverse regional needs.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and optimize marketing performance.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

  • Ownership & Impact : Drive global expansion at start-up speed. Take direct Ownership of strategy, building scalable functions, and empowering decisive, Solution-Oriented action.
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork : Be the crucial bridge builder, championing radical Collaboration across Creative, Sales, Operations, and Finance for a unified, prestigious brand experience.
  • A Culture of Excellence and Evolution : This is a career-defining chance to build and shape brands, not just execute SOPs. Fast-track your impact within a dynamic, fun environment where passion and excellence define our growth.
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Michael Malul

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More than any other sense, scent is our most powerful connection to memory and emotion. At Michael Malul, we seek to tell olfactory stories, to capture moods and moments, conjuring up the subliminal through evocative scents of extraordinary staying power.Collaborating with some of the world’s greatest perfumers, we use fragrance to express the intangible. We pursue our vision of the perfect fragrance without compromise, using the finest raw ingredients sourced from around the world. Our eclectic collections reflect our belief in perfume as an art of self-expression.

Columbus, Ohio, USA
22 employees (5 in marketing)
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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (18% of company)
Median Tenure
2.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
107.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$152
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.3%
Direct
26%
Referral
2.4%
Social
12.5%
Paid
3.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~22
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Marketing Director

Michael Malul · Columbus, OH · On-site