Aardvark Swift have teamed up with a globally renowned name in gaming, entertainment, and innovation as they look to appoint a Head of Branch Sales & Marketing for the EU region to shape and deliver strategies to elevate the brand’s presence across Europe and also the Middle East.

You’ll unite sales and marketing activity across the EU, forming a cohesive strategy and acting as the link between the EU and company headquarters. Aligning the global vision with initiatives to impact local markets. By translating directives from HQ into impactful, actionable plans, you’ll drive revenue growth, enhance brand visibility, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

This company is synonymous with creativity and excellence, consistently delivering iconic products that captivate audiences worldwide. Their UK team is a dynamic team who are dedicated to fostering growth, enhancing customer experiences, and aligning regional strategies with the overarching global vision of the company.

Your responsibilities…

• Develop and deliver sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth

• Align regional objectives with the global vision and goals

• Analyse market trends, identify growth opportunities, and implement plans to increase market share

• Lead and inspire sales teams

• Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders

• Optimise sales processes to align with company goals and best practices

• Oversee regional marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and engagement

• Localise global marketing strategies to resonate with diverse EU markets

• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture

• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities to empower team members

• Manage budgets and allocate resources efficiently

• Track and report performance metrics, offering insights to senior leadership

• Collaborate with product, finance, and operations teams to align on strategic goals

• Coordinate with other regional leaders to share insights and adopt best practices

• Ensure all sales and marketing activities comply with EU regulations and internal policies

• Proactively identify and address risks to safeguard brand reputation

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• Experience of leading sales and marketing activity in multiple territories

• Experienced in devising and implementing sales strategies to drive growth

• Relationship-building abilities across internal teams and external stakeholders

• Comfortable articulating complex strategies to varied audiences

• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills

• Successfully driven growth and raised brand presence across EU and/or Middle Eastern markets

• Ability to adapt global strategies to suit local market dynamics while maintaining brand integrity

• Comprehensive understanding of B2B and/or B2C markets

• Skilled in leading teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Collaborative leadership style that promotes open dialogue and values diverse input

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting market data and translating insights into actionable plans

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities

• Based in the UK and hold the right to work in the UK

Bonus points if you have any Japanese language skills