Franchise Manager, EMEA [AQ-21364]

Licensed sponsor London, England, United Kingdom Contract Posted 1 hour ago

Join our innovative team, partnered with Aquent, at a leading global entertainment company renowned for its iconic stories and beloved franchises. We are dedicated to creating compelling experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide, pushing the boundaries of entertainment and connection. We’re seeking a passionate and strategic individual to drive the success of our most cherished franchises across a key region.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our brand, translating global visions into impactful local strategies, and ensuring our stories captivate fans everywhere. Your work will directly influence how our beloved franchises are experienced, driving growth and strengthening our connection with audiences.

About The Role

As a key player in our franchise team, you will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering strategic initiatives for our diverse portfolio of brands. You’ll be the primary point of contact for your market, collaborating with global and regional teams to ensure seamless execution of major campaigns and identifying exciting new avenues for growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, contributing to cross-market collaboration, sharing best practices, and ensuring brand stewardship across multiple territories. You will guide junior team members and coordinate projects, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Champion the development and execution of dynamic franchise strategies for your assigned market, ensuring alignment with global priorities.
Drive the execution of key franchise initiatives and major campaign moments, ensuring strong coordination and maximum impact.
Partner with local stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and enhance franchise performance.
Act as the main franchise contact for your market, providing expert guidance and ensuring alignment with broader strategic frameworks.
Collaborate with global teams to share invaluable market insights and contribute to overarching strategic priorities.
Contribute to selected cross-market initiatives, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across different regions.
Ensure consistency in franchise strategy and uphold strong brand stewardship across assigned markets.
Provide guidance and project coordination to junior team members and support resources as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications

6-8 years experience in brand management, marketing strategy, franchise management, or a similar cross-functional role.
Strong strategic thinking abilities, with a proven capacity to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable plans.
Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders within a complex, international, matrixed environment.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently.
High level of ownership, autonomy, and meticulous attention to detail.
Comfortable handling confidential information and working collaboratively across various functions.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Acrobat is also required.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience working across multiple markets and cultures.
An MBA or postgraduate qualification.

Additional Considerations

Approximately 10% travel may be required.
Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones is essential.
Some flexibility outside standard working hours may be required around global campaigns and key franchise initiatives.

Client Description

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.