Manager of Office; Business Executive; Brand Marketing

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Executive to support the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Brand in driving the execution of global Brand initiatives, optimizing operational excellence, and advancing the overall Brand Strategy. This is a highly visible and influential role, requiring a dynamic professional with exceptional organizational skills, strategic insight, and the ability to manage priorities across multiple stakeholders.

The Business Executive will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the EVP, acting as the primary liaison between the EVP and the broader marketing organization. This role will also involve spearheading special projects, streamline communication, and ensuring the EVP is equipped with the information and tools needed to drive the success of the marketing function.

The role will work with the EVP on galvanising the team to bring together strategy development and drive implementation. The role works with other Brand leaders across to develop and manage plans that are cohesive and consistent, in line with overall priorities and strategy, and measurable.

• Operational Leadership:
  Lead the agenda for team forums, planning cycles, and leadership team status meetings to ensure clear priorities, progress tracking, and accountability.
• Project & Budget Management:
  Create global standards for marketing planning, budget tracking, and forecasting, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with strategic goals.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
  Establish and manage reporting measures to track effectiveness of key initiatives, identifying trends and early warning indicators for proactive decision-making.
• Meeting Leadership & Facilitation:
  Chair key meetings, set agendas, prepare materials, and ensure actions are documented and executed.
• Strategic Initiatives:
  Lead and support projects that enhance team effectiveness, culture, and overall Brand performance.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Represent the EVP in meetings, ensuring alignment and progress on key initiatives.
• Culture & Vision Development:
  Lead projects that enhance team culture, optimise creative output, and improve overall performance.
• Commitment & Process Oversight:
  Ensure processes and commitments across the business are met, from campaign delivery to budgeting.
• Deadline & Compliance Management:
  Keep the team informed of key deadlines, such as budgeting, awards submissions, appraisals, and campaign measurement timelines.

• Proven experience in operations, program management, or marketing operations within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee complex initiatives and drive results.
• Deep understanding of marketing processes, campaign execution, and budget management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of making complex information simple and actionable.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience managing significant project workloads under tight deadlines.

• Cohesive annual global brand delivery plan, aligning with Sage's commercial objectives and budget
• Successful implementation of KPIs for Brand
• Demonstrated ability to action/change course as needed based on KPIsSuccessful budget management
• Driving delivery of OKRs across the Brand org