The Senior Marketing Manager plays a critical leadership role at Obakki, owning the day-to-day execution of marketing across channels while managing and developing the marketing team. This role is responsible for translating high-level strategy and annual planning into cohesive campaigns, channel plans, and operational excellence. Reporting into senior leadership and working closely with a strategic marketing advisor, this role leads the GTM calendar, oversees campaign execution, manages agencies, and ensures marketing efforts are aligned with business priorities, product launches, and brand standards. This is a hands-on leadership role for a thoughtful, organized marketer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, design-led environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on both high-level strategy as well as in day-to-day execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and manage the marketing team, including the Digital Marketing Manager, Ecommerce & Merchandising Specialist and Social Media / Content Manager
• Run weekly 1:1s, team meetings, and planning sessions to ensure clarity, accountability and alignment
• Coach and develop team members, supporting skill growth and performance over time
• Foster a collaborative, organized and high-performing marketing culture GTM Planning & Campaign Management
• Own the marketing GTM calendar, ensuring all launches, campaigns, and initiatives are clearly planned, resourced and executed
• Ensure marketing efforts support broader business objectives and brand initiatives
• Translate annual marketing strategy and priorities into quarterly and monthly plans
• Lead campaign planning across channels, ensuring cohesive storytelling and execution
• Partner with ecommerce, operations, and creative teams to align product priorities, merchandising and launch readiness Channel Strategy & Performance
• Oversee channel strategy and execution across email, social, editorial, paid media and campaigns
• Work collaboratively with the team to define channel KPIs and performance targets
• Review performance regularly, identifying insights and opportunities
• Optimize channel plans based on results, seasonality and business needs Project Management & Operations
• Own marketing workflows and project management using Asana
• Ensure campaigns and initiatives are clearly scoped, prioritized, and delivered on time
• Balance multiple workstreams while maintaining a high standard of quality and organization
• Act as the operational backbone of the marketing function Agency & Contractor Management
• Manage external agencies and partners, including paid media and PR
• Oversee briefs, timelines and performance
• Ensure agencies are aligned with Obakki’s brand, goals and GTM calendar QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, with at least 2+ years in a people management role
• Proven experience leading integrated marketing campaigns and GTM planning
• Strong understanding of channel strategy across email, social, editorial and paid media
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, agencies and team workflows
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working proficiency with Klaviyo, Asana, Google Analytics and Shopify
• This is an in-office role and candidates based in Vancouver are preferred PERKS + ADVANTAGES
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and growth
• Inclusive and dynamic office culture
• Generous employee discount
• Engagement and team-building opportunities EXCITED TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are interested in pursuing a career at Obakki, please send your CV to:
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📌 Senior Marketing Manager (Vancouver)
🏢 Obakki
📍 Vancouver