Marketing Manager (Southern Europe)

Location: Milan, Italy Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work. Overview WildBrain CPLG is a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency with 20 offices worldwide. Since 1972 we have been providing our partners with dedicated licensing and marketing professionals and fully integrated retail, creative & product development, legal and accounting services. We are looking to add to our talented team of innovators that can help us manage some of the most profitable and enduring brands in the world! We believe that our partnerships are about clarity, openness, and trust, and we are widely known for our straightforward approach. About the Role The Marketing Manager drives development and execution of integrated marketing activity across WildBrain CPLG’s portfolio of entertainment, lifestyle, and consumer brands, including globally recognised franchises such as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake and many more. This role is responsible for delivering regional marketing campaigns, supporting local market activations, and adapting global initiatives to ensure cultural relevance and commercial impact across Southern Europe. The role generates brand visibility, franchise growth, and retail marketing activity across key licensors and licensing categories. It requires a collaborative and commercially minded marketer with experience in brand marketing, entertainment, retail marketing, and integrated campaigns. Strategic Brand Marketing Develop creative campaign concepts and turn them into actionable marketing plans, timelines and deliverables Support and execute integrated marketing campaigns across several markets, including online, offline, retail and experiential activations Implement regional campaigns aligned with global brand direction and priorities Identify opportunities to grow awareness, engagement, and retail support across key markets Campaign project management ensuring activity aligns with global brand and licensor guidelines Support franchise calendar planning and maintain regional marketing timelines Support large-scale brand activations, partnerships and public events across different markets. Ensure all marketing assets and executions align with brand guidelines and approval processes. Campaign Management Develop creative campaign concepts that align with global brand strategy and are culturally relevant to each market Execute and project manage integrated campaigns across digital, social, PR, print, influencer, experiential, and retail channels Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to timelines, budgets and details Coordinate with agencies, licensors, and internal teams to develop brand assets (eg; inflatables, character mascots etc) Track campaign performance and provide reporting and insights Track campaign performance and support post-campaign reporting and case studies Brand, Social, Retail & Trade Marketing Support the delivery of regional brand campaigns across key franchises Collaborate with retail partners on launches, campaigns, and activations Develop retailer and licensee presentations and support materials Coordinate trade marketing and campaign assets with global teams and licensees Collaborate with social and content teams to develop engaging campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and brand affinity Support regional social channel agents and coordinate content approvals with agencies and licensors Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with licensors, retailers, agencies, and licensees Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, partnerships, franchise, creative, legal, and finance Present campaign updates and plans to internal stakeholders Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work across different time zones and cultures. Territory Scope Southern Europe with key priority markets France, Spain and Italy Budget Management Support budget tracking and campaign forecasting Ensure campaigns are delivered within agreed budgets Focus on delivering commercially effective campaigns Leadership & Team Support Provide support and guidance to junior team members where required Contribute positively to team culture and collaboration Significant experience in marketing, entertainment, licensing, retail marketing, or agency roles Fluent in French and English language, able to communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders; including the ability to draft correspondence, presentations, and reports in French and English Experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills Commercial awareness and project management capability Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of marketing execution and reporting Strong communication and presentation skills Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel Personal Attributes Highly organised and proactive Collaborative and team-oriented Passionate about entertainment, brands, and pop culture Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and communication skills Compensation Base Salary: €53,000 - €70,000 gross per annum, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. What We Offer Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful, and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. We offer competitive benefits, and we invest in our people and their future. Our Commitment Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work. We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. About WildBrain CPLG WildBrain CPLG is a trusted licensing partner for leading brands worldwide, offering 50 years of expertise building consumer products and location-based entertainment programmes across the entertainment, sport, corporate and lifestyle sectors. With over 20 offices serving the UK, Europe, India, the Middle East, China, Asia Pacific and the US, WildBrain CPLG combines the strength of global reach with expertise in local markets to achieve the best results for partners. Our passionate teams consistently challenge themselves to explore new and innovative ideas and opportunities in partnerships, activations, creative and business processes to celebrate and build brands. At WildBrain CPLG, we believe that collaboration is about clarity, openness and trust, and we are widely known for our no-nonsense, straightforward approach. WildBrain CPLG is part of WildBrain Ltd., a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment. Please contact us or visit the WildBrain CPLG website for more information: www.cplg.com . About WildBrain At WildBrain, we build and grow beloved family brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we are a global leader in franchise management—bringing stories to life through content production, audience reach and consumer products. Our award-winning studio has partnered with top global platforms such as Apple TV, Netflix and the BBC, producing acclaimed series such as The Snoopy Show, Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City, Teletubbies (2015), Yo Gabba GabbaLand! and Finding Her Edge . The WildBrain Network, offering more than 1,000 channels across YouTube, FAST and AVOD, delivers premium-quality content to today’s kids and families wherever they’re watching—connecting advertisers to audiences at scale through brand-safe media solutions. WildBrain CPLG, our global licensing and consumer products arm, represents our own and partner brands across major territories worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). 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