International Marketing Manager - Sharpie, PaperMate

Job ID: 5257 

Alternate Locations: United Kingdom-England-London; United Kingdom-England-Cheadle; United Kingdom-England-Manchester 

Location: London (Hammersmith) or Manchester (Cheadle)

Reports to: Senior Regional Marketing Manager, Writing

Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contract

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As an International Marketing Manager, you will focus on managing projects related to new product development and management across the EMEA and APAC regions. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of iconic brands called Everyday Writing (EDW), which includes Sharpie, PaperMate, Elmer’s, Prismacolor, Berol, Reynolds, and Expo. You’ll be working independently while being part of a dynamic, collaborative team of 6 people.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities:

NPD & Portfolio Management

• Work closely with global brand teams to optimise the regional product portfolio, including new product development and localized packaging.
• Optimise assortment strategies to align with regional market needs and innovation goals.
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations while driving market innovation.

Other

• Manage regional marketing plans, brand execution, and adaptation of global campaigns for local relevance.

• Analyze brand performance, ROI, and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop consumer communications and leverage eCommerce data to enhance omnichannel engagement.
• Conduct quarterly store checks and ensure alignment with merchandising and distribution principles.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Proven experience in brand or trade/channel management within FMCG or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Durables sector
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Proficiency in business analytics tools (e.g., Nielsen, Circana).
• Experience managing international portfolios and localising global strategies.

Your Advantage:

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate insights into action.
• Influencing and negotiating skills.
• Proven ability to drive business growth through consumer insights
• Experience in omnichannel marketing and eCommerce optimisation.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply” on this site and upload your CV.

If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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