Franchise Manager, EMEA [AQ-20167]
Licensed sponsor London, England, United Kingdom Contract Posted 1 hour ago
We’re looking for a Franchise Manager, EMEA to help shape and deliver franchise strategy across an assigned market.
You’ll work closely with Global and EMEA teams to support strategic planning, drive key franchise initiatives and identify opportunities for growth. Acting as the primary franchise contact for your market, you’ll ensure local activity is aligned with wider business priorities while also contributing to EMEA-wide initiatives and sharing best practice across markets.
Key Responsibilities
A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
You’ll work closely with Global and EMEA teams to support strategic planning, drive key franchise initiatives and identify opportunities for growth. Acting as the primary franchise contact for your market, you’ll ensure local activity is aligned with wider business priorities while also contributing to EMEA-wide initiatives and sharing best practice across markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of franchise strategies for your assigned market, aligned with Global and EMEA priorities.
- Drive the execution of key franchise initiatives and major campaign moments, ensuring strong coordination and impact.
- Partner with local stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and support franchise performance.
- Act as the main franchise contact for your market, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with wider frameworks.
- Work with Global Franchise teams to share market insight and contribute to broader strategic priorities.
- Contribute to selected EMEA-wide initiatives and support cross-market collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure consistency in franchise strategy and brand stewardship across assigned markets.
- Provide guidance and project coordination to junior team members and support resources where required.
- 6+ years’ experience in brand management, marketing strategy, franchise management or a similar cross-functional role.
- Experience working across multiple markets and cultures is highly desirable.
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to turn strategy into clear, actionable plans.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a complex, international, matrixed environment.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong project management, prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- High level of ownership, autonomy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling confidential information and working collaboratively across functions.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Acrobat is also required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. An MBA or postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
- Approximately 10% travel may be required.
- Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones.
- Some flexibility outside standard working hours may be required around global campaigns, premieres and key franchise initiatives.
- This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by October 6th. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. Thank you for taking the time to apply.
A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
