Marketing Manager

Fresh Start is a global leader in the refurbishment, wholesaling, and exporting of second-hand shoes, clothing and stock-lots. With over 38 years of experience, we combine sustainability with innovative digital platforms, the company serves partners across 50+ countries to drive eco-friendly business growth.

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager with at least 5 years of experience and 3 years in a senior or leadership role. Specifically should have experience in selling circular infrastructure to sustainability teams at big global brands. We are especially interested in people who have worked for circular fashion platforms or on sustainability teams at clothing brands. You’ll take full ownership of our strategy running campaigns, tracking progress and finding new ways to help us grow.

Core Responsibilities

• Define and lead marketing strategy across all divisions and audiences.
• Design and launch a brand and website ecosystem across wholesale, repair and recycling, and stocklot.
• Establish consistent positioning, messaging, social media and content output.
• Work closely with leadership on commercial messaging and go-to-market approach.
• Source and manage external partners, including developers, designers, and agencies.
• Build and lead a small in-house marketing team over time.

Proven experience at scale:

You have built or led marketing within a large or complex business, and know how to bring structure, clarity and visibility to operationally heavy organizations.

Builder mindset:

You are comfortable starting from zero, creating structure, setting priorities and driving execution without an existing team or playbook.

Commercial awareness:

You understand the difference between brand positioning, lead generation and trading-driven marketing, and can adapt across B2B, wholesale and e-commerce.

Digital and channel confidence:

You are confident across website development, social media, content and performance tracking, and can direct technical and creative partners to a high standard.

Leadership and ownership:

You can build and lead a small team, while taking full accountability for marketing output and performance.

What Success Looks Like:

• Fresh Start is clearly recognized as the global leader in footwear reuse and recycling
• A strong, credible external presence is established across all divisions
• Websites are live, clear and commercially effective across Fresh Start, recycling and stocklot.
• Marketing operates as a structured, owned function that supports commercial growth

What We Offer:

• A senior, high-impact role with real autonomy and direct access to leadership.
• The platform of a globally operating business, with the opportunity to shape how it is seen for the first time.
• Full ownership of the marketing function, with the scope to build a team around you.
• Competitive salary and package, commensurate with experience.

Pay: From AED10,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Fashion/Apparel Industry: 3 years (Required)
• Circular Economy/ Sustainability: 3 years (Required)
• Marketing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person