THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Head of EU Marketing to accelerate brand growth across Spain and Germany, two key strategic markets for Ancient + Brave. This high‑impact role seeks a commercially minded brand leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about building meaningful, modern lifestyle brands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead and execute brand marketing strategy across Spain and Germany, generating consumer demand that translates into revenue growth.
* Build and scale localised brand presence from the ground up, ensuring cultural relevance and market resonance.
* Drive innovation across marketing channels, activations and partnerships to support Amazon, DTC and Retail growth.
* Motivate and manage on‑ground marketing teams and agencies.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally with global teams (brand, digital, operations; retail) to deliver cohesive, impactful and highly effective campaigns, partnerships and event activations.
* Identify and unlock new growth opportunities in highly competitive markets.
* Build, lead, and inspire local agency partners and future in‑market teams.
WHO YOU ARE
To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills, knowledge and experience:
* Fluent in Spanish or German (ideally both) – an essential requirement.
* Proven experience building brands from scratch in high‑growth, ambitious businesses.
* Strong background in premium brand and lifestyle marketing, with a deep passion for consumer behaviour.
* Demonstrated success in DTC‑led businesses, ideally within wellness, beauty, or lifestyle sectors.
* Strong experience with influencer‑led marketing, PR, partnerships and grassroots events.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, move fast, and make extraordinary things happen.
* Highly collaborative, with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Proven track record of disruptive thinking and making extraordinary things happen.
Additionally, you should embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture.
PLEASE NOTE
* This role requires full‑time working at our stunning Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute.
WHY JOIN US
Ancient + Brave is a community‑built brand that embraces innovation, sustainability and social and environmental responsibility. As a B‑Corp certified company and member of 1% for the Planet, we commit a portion of all revenue to environmental partners.
We provide all team members with suitable laptop computers, headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks.
We pay a discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions, with annual salary reviews.
Our pension contributions are ESG‑invested (excluding pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
Our Private Medical Insurance provides swift access to high‑quality care whenever you need it most.
Our Medicash plan offers specialist consultations, 24/7 virtual GP, health screenings, dental, optical and complementary therapies, and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
Our Mintago platform provides financial wellbeing advice and support, as well as discounts and salary‑sacrifice schemes covering childcare, cycle‑to‑work, gym membership, groceries and mobile/tech purchases.
We offer a regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, along with one wellbeing day to use as needed.
We provide continuous training and professional development opportunities. Our team enjoys complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities through coordinated fund‑raising initiatives and hold two social events per year to connect meaningfully.
We expect all new joiners to be in the office full time, as we find that in‑person collaboration is vital to our fast‑paced scale‑up.
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