Senior Brand Marketing Manager, North America (Fixed Term until November 2025)
Lululemon Athletica
who we arelululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
about this teamThe North America Brand Marketing team is responsible for creating integrated marketing efforts across all channels to deliver guest communication for the North America business. This role reports to the Senior Manager, North America Brand Marketing, and plays a key contribution in driving growth for the North American business and build equity in our largest market.
The Senior Brand Manager role will be focused on brand marketing projects across NA product campaigns + agile product moments, responsible to develop and execute marketing initiatives that deliver into regional business and brand objectives. At the center of the marketing organization, the Senior Brand Manager role is an experienced marketer providing leadership across all marketing channels and brand creative, bringing to life innovative integrated campaigns. They elevate all initiatives with sound business strategies, that invite strong partnership and co-creation leading cross functional work streams to deliver seamless guest journey. They support with ad-hoc needs that improve marketing processes or initiatives.
a day in the life / what you’ll do Lead large-scale, complex marketing initiatives, developing strategy, cross-functional marketing plans and executing integrated omni-channel campaigns.Collaborate with Regional Merchandising/Product to create and drive a product marketing calendar and briefs based on consumer insights, business objectives, and market trends, ensuring alignment with campaign goals, target audience, and cross-functional needs.Inform Global brand strategies with regional insights, developing localized marketing plans and messaging architecture that guide the consumer journey for deploying global initiatives in North America.Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Ecommerce, Digital, Social, PR, Community, Sports Marketing) to execute best-in-class campaigns and enhance the consumer experience across various touchpoints.Drive talent and activation strategies in collaboration with sports marketing, casting, and PR teams.Develop UPOV for products or activities, including messaging architecture and storytelling channels.Support creative development with internal and external agencies, providing strategic guidance rooted in clear business & brand needs.Manage Project Roadmap/Timeline, Budget Tracking, and Deliverables Lists with the support of a Brand Specialist, while setting and driving KPIs, measuring, and reporting results and learnings.
what we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing and 8-10 years of experience in marketing or agency roles, preferably at a global organization within the Retail, Apparel, Sport, or product marketing sectors.Deep understanding of brand and product marketing, leveraging guest and product insights to drive omnichannel initiatives from inception to execution.Energetic, creative thinker with a strong grasp of future marketing trends, culture, and competitive dynamics.Extensive experience in creative brief development and collaboration with creative teams/agencies, including on-set work.Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling presentations and rally cross-functional teams as a passionate storyteller.Experience with project management tools (ie, Smarsheet) and timeline developmentAdaptable and positive in managing changing priorities and changing deliverables or business needsStrong strategic thinking skills and comfort with ambiguity, along with experience preparing materials for executive audiences.Active engagement with trends in sport, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment culture.Experience working with professional athletes, celebrity talent, or top tier influencers is valued
Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Compensation and Benefits Package lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500 – $135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans Paid time off Savings and retirement plan matching Generous employee discount Fitness & yoga classes Parenthood top-up Extensive catalog of development course offerings People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
workplace arrangement
about this teamThe North America Brand Marketing team is responsible for creating integrated marketing efforts across all channels to deliver guest communication for the North America business. This role reports to the Senior Manager, North America Brand Marketing, and plays a key contribution in driving growth for the North American business and build equity in our largest market.
The Senior Brand Manager role will be focused on brand marketing projects across NA product campaigns + agile product moments, responsible to develop and execute marketing initiatives that deliver into regional business and brand objectives. At the center of the marketing organization, the Senior Brand Manager role is an experienced marketer providing leadership across all marketing channels and brand creative, bringing to life innovative integrated campaigns. They elevate all initiatives with sound business strategies, that invite strong partnership and co-creation leading cross functional work streams to deliver seamless guest journey. They support with ad-hoc needs that improve marketing processes or initiatives.
a day in the life / what you’ll do Lead large-scale, complex marketing initiatives, developing strategy, cross-functional marketing plans and executing integrated omni-channel campaigns.Collaborate with Regional Merchandising/Product to create and drive a product marketing calendar and briefs based on consumer insights, business objectives, and market trends, ensuring alignment with campaign goals, target audience, and cross-functional needs.Inform Global brand strategies with regional insights, developing localized marketing plans and messaging architecture that guide the consumer journey for deploying global initiatives in North America.Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Merchandising, Retail Marketing, Ecommerce, Digital, Social, PR, Community, Sports Marketing) to execute best-in-class campaigns and enhance the consumer experience across various touchpoints.Drive talent and activation strategies in collaboration with sports marketing, casting, and PR teams.Develop UPOV for products or activities, including messaging architecture and storytelling channels.Support creative development with internal and external agencies, providing strategic guidance rooted in clear business & brand needs.Manage Project Roadmap/Timeline, Budget Tracking, and Deliverables Lists with the support of a Brand Specialist, while setting and driving KPIs, measuring, and reporting results and learnings.
what we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing and 8-10 years of experience in marketing or agency roles, preferably at a global organization within the Retail, Apparel, Sport, or product marketing sectors.Deep understanding of brand and product marketing, leveraging guest and product insights to drive omnichannel initiatives from inception to execution.Energetic, creative thinker with a strong grasp of future marketing trends, culture, and competitive dynamics.Extensive experience in creative brief development and collaboration with creative teams/agencies, including on-set work.Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling presentations and rally cross-functional teams as a passionate storyteller.Experience with project management tools (ie, Smarsheet) and timeline developmentAdaptable and positive in managing changing priorities and changing deliverables or business needsStrong strategic thinking skills and comfort with ambiguity, along with experience preparing materials for executive audiences.Active engagement with trends in sport, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment culture.Experience working with professional athletes, celebrity talent, or top tier influencers is valued
Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Compensation and Benefits Package lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500 – $135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans Paid time off Savings and retirement plan matching Generous employee discount Fitness & yoga classes Parenthood top-up Extensive catalog of development course offerings People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
workplace arrangement
This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.
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