Senior Director, Marketing, Spain and Italy
Job Summary
About Us
SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
About the Role
As the Senior Director of Marketing for Spain & Italy (SharkNinja) you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the brands regional marketing strategy while contributing to the global vision. Acting as the voice of Southern Europe you will ensure that regional consumer insights cultural nuances and market dynamics are embedded into global strategies.
You will lead the adaptation and execution of marketing initiatives across Spain and Italy empowering local teams to deliver impactful culturally relevant campaigns that drive brand growth and commercial success. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a blend of strategic thinking storytelling local expertise and strong commercial acumen.
What Youll Do
Regional Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Represent the voice of Spanish and Italian consumers to global leadership advocating for regional nuances in behavior retail environments and media landscapes
- Lead the localization and activation of global marketing strategies ensuring alignment with brand standards and regional priorities
- Influence global stakeholders by identifying opportunities and requirements for success in Southern Europe helping shape global marketing agendas
Go-to-Market Excellence
- Own end-to-end go-to-market (GTM) strategy and execution including product positioning launch planning pricing strategy and retail readiness
- Drive the localization of global campaigns to ensure cultural relevance consistency and measurable business impact
- Partner closely with Sales teams to accelerate category growth strengthen retail execution and optimize trade marketing initiatives across key accounts
Brand Stewardship Consumer Insight & Performance
- Champion a consumer-first approach leveraging regional insights to inform brand positioning product development and innovation pipelines
- Monitor and analyze regional performance metrics optimizing marketing investments to maximize ROI and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure the Ninja portfolio remains competitively positioned for sustainable growth and cultural relevance across Spain and Italy
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build lead and inspire a high-performing regional marketing team across Spain and Italy
- Foster strong collaboration across Product Marketing Media Social PR Creative Sales and distributor partners to deliver integrated marketing impact
- Develop team capabilities and nurture future leadership talent within the organization
What Youll Bring
- Extensive experience in marketing ideally within FMCG/CPG or consumer durables with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple markets
- Deep understanding of Spanish and Italian consumer behavior cultural dynamics and retail/media landscapes
- Proven track record of successfully adapting and executing global marketing strategies within regional markets
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives
- Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams
- Commercially driven mindset with strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Willingness to travel across Spain Italy and to global headquarters as required
Our Culture
At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible push boundaries and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane youll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance retirement plans paid time off employee stock purchase options wellness programs SharkNinja product discounts and more.We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja Diversity Equity and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinjas innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work making an impact and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership associates and our community we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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About Company
SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN) is a global product design and technology company positively impacting people’s lives in homes around the world.