Senior Global Brand Activation Manager at Gateway | London, UK

Gateway

Senior Global Brand Activation Manager

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the global brand activation engine through storytelling, scalable playbooks, and guest experiences that lift brand equity and drive engagement across a portfolio of consumer brands.

Brand Ownership: shape global activation programs that deliver commercial impact and consistent touchpoints.
Storytelling & Toolkits: translate strategies into compelling narratives and scalable activation assets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: align with global/local teams, agencies, and partners to run activation programs end to end.

Job Description

shape and deliver impactful brand activations across a portfolio of global consumer brands
bring brand strategies to life through compelling storytelling, scalable activation toolkits, and world-class guest experiences
collaborate with global and local teams, agencies, and partners to develop and execute activation programmes that elevate brand equity, drive engagement, and support commercial growth
From event launches to partnership activations, you will ensure consistency and excellence across all brand touchpoints

3–5+ years’ experience in brand management, marketing project management, or brand partnerships
Experience working with global stakeholders, agencies, and cross-functional teams

Background in entertainment, leisure, hospitality, experiential marketing, or consumer brands

A competitive annual salary
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
Company bonus
Private pension scheme
40% discount online off LEGO
25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Plus, many more…

Gateway

Founded in 1985 in an Iowa farmhouse, Gateway has grown into one of America's best-known brands with millions of satisfied customers.The company received national acclaim in 1991 when it introduced its distinctive cow-spotted boxes, a tribute to its farm heritage. In 1993, it cracked the Fortune 500 and went public. The following year, Gateway shifted its headquarters from North Sioux City, South Dakota, to the San Diego area.In early 2004, the company acquired eMachines, one of the world's fastest-growing and most efficient PC makers. The company moved its headquarters to Irvine, California in September 2004.In October 2007, Gateway was acquired by Taiwan-based Acer Inc., and the combined entities now comprise the third-largest PC company in the world.Gateway and eMachines products are sold exclusively by leading retailers, e-tailers and channel partners in the United States, Canada, China, Europe, Japan and Mexico.

Founded in 1985

Irvine, California, USA

1.6K employees (30 in marketing)

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