Lead Marketing Management - Performance Campaigns (Run, Outdoor & Sustainability)

Locations: Zurich, London

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Marketing

In short

Born in the Swiss Alps with the goal of revolutionizing the running industry, On has become the world’s fastest-growing premium sportswear brand. We’re on a mission to ignite the human spirit through movement, staying true to our deep roots in performance running while growing our relevance with those who move in other ways. To serve this ambition, we are looking for a dynamic marketing leader with agency experience to drive our global marketing campaigns, with a focus on Dedicated Running.

This role will report to the Senior Lead of Marketing Campaigns for Performance (Run, Outdoor, and Sustainability). It will involve leading global marketing campaigns, supported by a Senior Specialist, in collaboration with our creative studio, channels, and regional stakeholders.

If you're someone with experience in campaign leadership and a genuine passion for performance running, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make your mark. We are especially interested in meeting people with diverse lived and professional experiences, perspectives, and approaches.

Your Mission

Lead the development and execution of complex Global Marketing Campaigns, with a focus on Run, Outdoor & Sustainability, from briefing to delivery. Ensuring each campaign resonates with our communities and achieves our strategic objectives.
Foster collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and cohesion, leveraging the expertise of each department to maximize the impact of our campaigns.
Guide and mentor your direct report to help them reach their full potential.
Monitor campaign performance and metrics rigorously, utilizing data-driven insights to continuously optimize and refine our strategies for maximum effectiveness.
Proactively identify and address potential challenges or roadblocks, demonstrating agility and resourcefulness in finding solutions that maintain momentum and deliver exceptional outcomes.
Own the project management of campaigns, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
Represent our run communities, ensuring each campaign resonates and achieves our strategic objectives.

Your story

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Campaign Management within a creative advertising agency, coupled with proven leadership experience, is required for this role.
You have the tenacity to solve hard problems, exceptional initiative, attention to detail and follow-through skills – all with sight of the bigger picture.
Proven track record in successfully coordinating multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish.
You have a strong understanding of 360 marketing campaigns.
You have a passion for performance sports and the communities driving its evolution. Passion for running and the outdoors is preferred.
Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to meet tight timelines, prioritize tasks, and find solutions without compromising quality or positivity.
Exceptional initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through skills while keeping sight of the bigger picture.
Excellent presentation skills
Fluent in English
Proficiency in Asana and Google Workspace is a plus

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About the Team

We’re the friend who shows you where to find city adventures, the run crew captain who won’t let you slow into the finish, the trail runner who pushes you to the summit to soak up the sunrise. We love getting to know our community and finding out what they want and need. We’re always looking for new, interesting ways to communicate our products - so if you have an idea that could be our new secret weapon, speak up and run with it (literally)!

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Ann

Senior Director of Brand Studio

I think something that unites people here is the pace and the drive. The ambition is quite high in everything we do and when you bring these people together, you see the outcome can be multiplied. It's super impressive to see what happens when you put these creative teams together who really help each other grow.

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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.