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We're looking for a Brand Manager (Germany) to join our dynamic and innovative Marketing team on a fixed term contract of 12 months. In this exciting role, you'll lead the development and execution of brand and product strategies across the German market, helping deliver impactful campaigns, drive brand growth, and bring some of the world's most loved toy brands to life.

Please note: We have an office in Cologne, and regular visits are an important part of this role to support collaboration and team connection. If you are applying from outside the local area, please include a cover letter detailing your relocation or commuting plans and expected timeline.

Who We Are

At Moose Toys, we exist to make kids super happy. Recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the industry, we work hard but always keep fun at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our "Playful with a Purpose" mindset, we live our values every day-which is why our Cornwall team has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work for five consecutive years, with additional recognition for Development, Wellbeing and Women.

We're passionate about investing in our people through learning and development, and we're committed to making a positive impact through our Net Zero sustainability goals.

You can also view our awesome video on our LinkedIn Life Page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/moose-toys/life/6c69e3e6-a410-4d96-82e8-829e6caf38d6/?viewAsMember=true  

The Role

As a Brand Manager, you will manage the development, execution, and growth of brand and product strategies across a portfolio of brands within the DE market. Working closely with a vibrant, innovative and playful team, you will deliver impactful marketing initiatives, monitor brand performance, and contribute to identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent German language skills with business fluent English

• Experienced managing brands

• Experience developing and executing brand and marketing strategies

• Degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent experience

• Passionate, creative, highly organised, team player with strong attention to detail

• A great communicator who enjoys collaborating and building relationships

• Confident presenting and pitching ideas to a range of audiences - from internal teams to external customers and partners

• Curious and self-motivated, with a growth mindset and a genuine love of learning

Nice to have

Knowledge of the toy industry, FMCG, or marketing to children would be highly advantageous.

Awareness of the DE retail landscape (as it relates to consumer goods) would be a real plus

Experience working with major consumer brands or managing large brand portfolios would be a plus.

What We Offer

At Moose we are Playful with a Purpose. We work hard at Moose, but Fun is at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join an innovative, collaborative team, with full training and induction to ensure you have the very best 'Flying Start' to Moose Toys.

Offering a fun, energising, motivating environment with great benefits and recognition programs including:

• We believe great ideas happen when we come together. That's why you'll join your teammates in our Cologne office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) to connect, collaborate and bring our brands to life.

• The role involves regular domestic travel and occasional international trips to attend customer meetings, Trade Fairs, and to visit our EU Hub in beautiful Cornwall, England

• Enhanced holiday and wellbeing support with 28 days' annual leave plus dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Leave when you need time to recharge.

• Grow your Megamoose potential with continuous professional development programmes, supported by LinkedIn Learning, Study Assistance and Study Leave.

• Our Wellbeing Programme helps you stay happy and healthy with a Gym Subsidy and Health & Wellbeing Allowance.

• Family-friendly benefits including our much-loved Bring Your Pet to Work Days.

• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support and guidance for you and your immediate family.

• Reward & Recognition, celebrating our Moosie superstars with Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year Awards.

• Meaningful paid leave that helps you make a difference, including Volunteer Leave and opportunities to get involved with our global charity, sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.

• Fun social calendar including wellbeing activities, team celebrations, virtual get-togethers and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the globe.

• A dynamic, creative environment where fresh ideas are encouraged, outside-the-box thinking is celebrated and imagination is part of the job description.

All Welcome

Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment.uk@moosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we warmly welcome part-time applications from candidates with relevant experience. We value different working patterns and are open to discussing flexible arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.

We move quickly at Moose, so please APPLY TODAY!

Please submit your cover letter and CV, including details of your salary expectations and notice period.