Head of Marketing and Communications – Africa

Born in Australia, loved around the world. ​ 

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.​ 

Benefits

·       Competitive base salary

·       Local and Global career growth – progress your career across our 7 Brands

·       50% off Cotton On Group Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Typo, and Factorie

·       Discounts for you and your family - medical, travel, financial + more

Role Purpose 

The Head of Marketing & Communications is responsible for leading all marketing executions, internal communication strategies, and corporate media affairs. The role plays a crucial part in driving brand engagement, customer acquisition, and ensuring Cotton On brands, Factorie and Typo brands resonate with the local market while aligning with global strategies. 

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Marketing & Brand Communication Execution
• Internal Communication & Engagement
• Corporate Affairs & Media Relations
• Social Media Strategy & Digital Execution
• Influencer & Brand Partnership Management
• Loyalty, Wholesale & Customer Acquisition Initiatives
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration.
• Budget Management & Performance Analysis
 

Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Bacherlo's degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, communications, business, or a related field 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance global brand alignment with local market nuances
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across internal and external teams
• Proven expertise in marketing execution, brand communication, and corporate affairs
• Experience in managing external and internal communications 
• Strong experience in digital and social media strategy, influencer marketing, and customer acquisition
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling messaging across multiple platforms.
• Excellent project management skills, including agency and budget management
• Analytical skills, with ability to analyze campaign data and using insights to optimize marketing and communication strategies.
• Proficiency in Office software and digital marketing tools

Who are we?

A diverse team of 20,000 around the world who love to think Big and have fun along the way. We develop, reward and recognise our team members, so they can feel empowered to reach their full potential. We know life’s more fun when you’re free to be you and our team bring their point of difference, making us into the unique global retailer we are today.

Being You can take you places at the Cotton On Group. Join us and let’s do good things together.

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us. 

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careersrsa@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.