Marketing Manager Contract

Contract Marketing Manager – Retail & Brand Operations Contract | Remote About the Brand We are a fast-growing professional haircare brand preparing for retail and distributor expansion across North America. Our products are designed for salon professionals and their clients, with a strong emphasis on performance, education, and in-store presence. Role Overview We are seeking a highly organized, execution-focused Contract Marketing Manager to support retail launches, marketing operations, and cross-functional coordination. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys building structure, managing moving pieces, and supporting the operational realities of scaling a brand within professional retail environments. You will work closely with the founder and external partners to help drive initiatives from concept through execution. Key Responsibilities Retail & Launch Execution • Support retail and distributor launch initiatives • Coordinate timelines for merchandising, visuals, POS assets, and collateral • Assist with in-store programs and sampling initiatives • Track retailer-driven deliverables and deadlines Marketing Operations & Project Management • Own coordination of marketing and brand initiatives • Manage vendors, partners, and production timelines • Maintain organization of marketing assets and materials • Ensure projects stay aligned with launch schedules and priorities Cross-Functional Coordination • Interface with distributors, retailers, and external partners • Translate direction into clear action items and timelines • Identify gaps, delays, and execution risks • Support evolving priorities in a fast-moving environment Ideal Candidate • 4–5 years of experience in marketing, brand, or related roles • Strong organizational and project management skills • Experience in beauty, retail, CPG, or startup environments preferred • Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders • Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven • Able to operate effectively with limited structure Engagement Details • Contract role • Remote-friendly • Flexible workload depending on projects • Potential for long-term engagement