<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Head of Marketing - Sports &amp; Lifestyle Brand</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Central Manchester/ Hybrid Working up to £80k</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">(Exclusive with Zachary Daniels)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment are delighted to be exclusively representing a fast-growing lifestyle, performance and apparel brand as they search for a talented Head of Marketing. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced marketing leader from a retail, fashion, sports, athleisure, apparel or lifestyle background to join a business in an exciting period of scale.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">As Head of Marketing, you will shape the entire marketing direction of the brand. You will lead a developing team, drive omnichannel activity, and deliver storytelling-led campaigns that build emotional connection with consumers. This role requires someone who can balance creativity with strong commercial focus, ensuring every campaign supports growth across UK and international markets.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">As Head of Marketing, you will:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing marketing team.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Own a full omnichannel marketing strategy covering brand, digital, retail, performance and content.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Build compelling brand storytelling and oversee end-to-end campaign delivery, including shoots.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Drive consistency of tone, visual identity and messaging across all touchpoints.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Work closely with e-commerce to optimise brand and performance marketing output.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Strengthen relationships with key retail partners and deliver retail-specific activations.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Manage budgets, marketing performance, reporting and ROI.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Bring structure, pace and leadership to a business scaling rapidly.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">About You:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">To succeed as Head of Marketing, you will bring:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· At least three years' experience in a Head of Marketing, Head of Brand or senior leadership marketing role.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Over five years of senior-level marketing experience overall.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· A background in retail, fashion, sportswear, athleisure, apparel, or lifestyle is essential.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Proven experience delivering full-mix, omnichannel marketing strategies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Strong understanding of campaign creation, brand storytelling, and content development.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Experience building teams and guiding marketing functions through rapid growth.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· A commercial mindset with strong budget ownership and performance accountability.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and hands-on environment.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Benefits &amp; Working Style:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Salary £70,000 to £80,000 + benefits</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Hybrid working</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">· Travel as required for shoots, retail visits and market activity</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Why Apply?</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This Head of Marketing role offers real influence, strategic ownership, and the chance to shape a marketing function during a defining moment for the brand. If you are an ambitious, creative and commercially focused marketing leader ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Apply today through Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment for a confidential conversation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH34983</span></p></dd>