Media Manager

Overview

Our client is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. They engage consumers and fans through their franchise brands, including flagship toy and game brands, as well as other popular properties that they own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies.

The Opportunity:

As Media Manager, the successful candidate will be a key member of their local Marketing team, leading the digital and media transformation across both the Marketing function and the wider DACH organization. The role is responsible for defining and executing the local media strategy within the global and regional framework, covering the full media landscape. It involves close collaboration with internal teams, retail partners, and agencies to strengthen their media presence and drive business growth.

What Your Impact Will Be

Drive Media and Digital Transformation

• Champion the media evolution of their local Marketing organization by leading upskilling initiatives, mentoring team members, and constructively challenging existing processes to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Strategic Market Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive media action plan and market priorities, ensuring alignment with the overarching European and Global strategic framework

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, inspire, and develop the Media team to deliver excellence in execution and innovation across all media touchpoints

Global-to-Local Deployment

• Implement Global and Regional media capabilities and initiatives within the local market; identify operational or strategic gaps and design tailored plans that address specific local opportunities and consumer behaviours

Integrated Media Management

• Oversee the end-to-end media briefing process in close collaboration with Brand Managers, media agencies, and key media partners to ensure optimized investment and strategic alignment with brand and business objectives

Agency Partnership Excellence

• Serve as the lead liaison for all media agencies, ensuring performance excellence and strategic fit; proactively identify, evaluate, and onboard new agency partners where capability gaps or new opportunities arise

Innovation and Test & Learn Agenda

• Design and drive the local media "test and learn" roadmap, leading execution of pilot initiatives and sharing actionable insights and best practices across markets to accelerate digital maturity

Regional Collaboration

• Act as the key point of contact for regional media teams, ensuring alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent execution of their media strategy across markets

What They're Looking For

• University degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; a specialization or certification in Digital or Online Marketing is strongly preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in media, online marketing, digital media, or eCommerce/eRetail, ideally gained within FMCG, consumer goods, fashion, consumer electronics, or leading online retail organizations
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and foster a test-and-learn culture to drive continuous media innovation
• Demonstrated success in managing and executing media strategies across multiple brands, categories, or audience segments
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience, with a track record of developing and empowering high-performing teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); familiarity with digital analytics and eCommerce tools is an advantage
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; additional European languages are a plus

Desired Candidate Background

• Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• High level of emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution and problem solving
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, fostering collaboration and motivation
• Execution excellence, ensuring strong campaign execution (targeting, optimisation, learnings) in partnership with agencies
• Excellent presentation, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all organizational levels
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, balancing creativity with operational excellence
• Genuine passion for media innovation and enthusiasm for their brands and purpose
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with robust time and project management abilities

What They Offer

Our client believes that great work deserves great rewards. Here's what candidates can look forward to when joining their team:

• Generous vacation entitlement to help you rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work
• Additional holiday pay – because everyone deserves a little extra sunshine
• Comprehensive pension plan and options for voluntary deferred compensation
• Travel support with public transport reimbursement or commuting allowance
• Exclusive employee discounts on all their products – bring playtime home
• Access to wellbeing programs like EGYM Wellpass to keep body and mind balanced
• Monthly meal vouchers to make lunch breaks even better

If you are interested then please apply to this job posting.