Senior Marketing Manager - Sports/Athletics/Lifestyle

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Marketing Manager to spearhead our brand presence within the dynamic sports, athletics, and lifestyle sectors. In this leadership capacity, you will be responsible for crafting and executing high-impact marketing strategies that resonate with our target audience and elevate our market positioning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, and creative departments, while managing external agency partners and high-profile influencers. Your efforts will directly drive brand equity, customer acquisition, and long-term business growth, ensuring that our brand remains at the forefront of the evolving lifestyle and athletic landscape in India. This role is based in Gurugram and requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex market insights into compelling consumer narratives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies that align with our long-term business objectives to strengthen our market share in the sports and lifestyle segments.

- Lead end-to-end campaign management, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring seamless integration across digital, social media, and offline channels to maximize consumer engagement.

- Oversee influencer marketing initiatives by identifying and partnering with key opinion leaders who authentically represent our brand values and expand our reach to target demographics.

- Utilize marketing analytics to monitor campaign performance, providing actionable insights that optimize ROI and inform future product marketing decisions.

- Manage large-scale event marketing and experiential activations to build community loyalty and provide tangible brand experiences for our customers.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align product launches with broader marketing calendars, ensuring consistent messaging and brand voice across all touchpoints.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in building and scaling consumer brands, with a deep understanding of the nuances within the sports and lifestyle industry.

- Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with senior leadership, external partners, and diverse cross-functional teams.

- Advanced proficiency in digital marketing ecosystems and marketing analytics, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, strategic recommendations.

- Strong project management capabilities, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-channel campaigns on time and within budget.

- A postgraduate degree in Management or a related field from a premier institute is preferred, reflecting a strong foundation in strategic business principles.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-site work environment in Gurugram, maintaining high levels of adaptability and professional rigor.

- Candidates must possess 12 - 16 years of relevant experience in marketing and brand management to be considered for this leadership position.