Interim Marketing Director (6 Month Contract)

Make An Impact:
The Interim Marketing Director (6 Month Contract) is responsible for leading the strategic direction of all marketing activities for the Fossil brand, and execution for the NAM region. 

This is a short-term (6 month) contract position for maternity leave coverage. 

This role oversees a fully integrated marketing ecosystem, including Media, Social & Influencer Marketing, Retail & Store events, Trade & Wholesale Marketing, to drive brand equity, consumer engagement, and commercial performance.

As a key member of the global marketing team, this role ensures alignment between global brand vision and regional execution, delivering impactful go-to-market strategies that resonate across diverse Global markets.

This role is onsite: In office Monday through Thursday and remote on Fridays.  Contract begins Mid - October. 

What you will do in this role:

• Lead the development of the overarching global marketing strategy, encompassing clear goals and objectives, precise audience segmentation, effective product marketing strategies, a dynamic editorial calendar, compelling content development, and comprehensive go-to-market (GTM) overviews.

• Oversee the development and execution of integrated go-to-market (GTM) plans for North America, including US & Canada  (NAM), Mexico (MX), and Latin America (LATAM) channel teams, to guide successful execution of approved and aligned global channel strategies across all relevant marketing touchpoints.

• Global Marketing

• Lead Media, Social, Influencer, Trade, Retail & Wholesale Marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness, consideration, and conversion

• Accountable for the measurable outcomes of global integrated marketing programs across all portfolio brands, ensuring thorough performance analysis and the implementation of effective mitigation strategies for continuous improvement.

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, E-commerce, and Creative teams to ensure seamless integration of all content initiatives 

• Paid Media

• Analyze performance metrics and KPIs to inform strategic decisions, track effectiveness, and continuously optimize campaigns, specifically focused on managing Media performance during the holiday time period

• Oversee the tracking and analysis of both Global and NAM key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively identifying opportunities for consumer growth and developing effective strategies to improve performance and enhance functionality.

• Utilize data-driven insights to rigorously evaluate the performance of all marketing campaigns and implement optimization strategies for continuous improvement.

• Partner with e-Commerce team and Media Agency on weekly sales plans & media performance  to ensure Marketing forecast alignment 

• Strategic Budgement Management

• Manage the global marketing budget with fiscal responsibility, ensuring resources are allocated effectively (and adjusted strategically as needed) to maximize return on investment (ROI).

• Oversee the NAM, MX, and LATAM budget actualization process, ensuring clear alignment between finance, the direct team, and cross-functional partners, acting as a responsible steward of marketing investments.

• Global GTM: 

• Lead process of briefing agency each quarter and gathering content globally

• Lead quarterly plans globally from approvals to regional share-out

• Manage campaign execution including global timing / communication, setting and gathering campaign KPIs

• Work closely with Integrated Marketing to make sure that seasonal execution content is gathered and put in Quarterly Proof of Execution Deck

• Establish GTM timelines for each season (Summer ‘27 / Fall ‘27) 

• Work closely with Integrated Marketing team to ensure all collaboration partners are being communicated to and get post campaign content / KPIs as needed 

• Maintain global marketing milestones timelines and keep regions on track with key dates / deliverables

• Coordinate approvals on any regional activations with VP of Creative & Marketing (looping in exec team as necessary) 

• Team & Agency Leadership

• Supervise and manage ongoing relationships with external agencies, ensuring high-quality output and strong alignment with brand standards

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of 15 (3 direct and 12 indirect reports), fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture

Who You Are:
Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior marketing leadership role, ideally within the retail industry

• Strong expertise in Paid Media, with hands on management and execution during Peak Holiday retail period, including management of Agency partner

• Strong expertise in integrated marketing, with a deep understanding of how channels (PR, influencer, media, retail, trade marketing) work together to drive impact

• Demonstrated ability to lead successful marketing strategies across multiple markets

• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data and KPIs to drive decision-making and measure success, including previous MMM experience.

• Experience managing significant marketing budgets with a clear focus on ROI and business outcomes

• Track record of successfully managing and inspiring teams, with strong leadership and coaching capabilities

• Experience working with and managing external agencies and partners

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, executional mindset and strong attention to detail

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Includes health and well-being services

• Retirement Planning:401(k) match and educational resources

• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program:Support for new parents and caregivers

• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays

• Work Flexibility:Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options

• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs