Contract

Digital Marketing Director

Deadline 5/21/26
LEGO

LEGO

10,001+ employees

Produces and licenses construction toy sets

No salary listed

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Hybrid role: 3 days in office per week; based in London or Grasbrunn near Munich.

Category
Growth & Marketing (2)
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Required Skills
Forecasting
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Several years of experience in Digital Marketing roles and deep expertise in Amazon Ads (or equivalent) particularly full-funnel Display, with working knowledge of Search
  • Strong understanding of how media investment drives sales performance and customer acquisition
  • Experience managing complex, multi-market campaigns across different languages and regions
  • Ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable business outcomes
  • Strong grasp of forecasting, budget management, and performance optimisation
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
  • Excellent collaborator management skills, with experience working across internal teams, agencies, and external partners
  • Strong communication skills, capable of simplifying complexity and aligning different team members
  • Fluent in Business English
Responsibilities
  • Own the end-to-end Amazon Ads strategy across 8+ Western Europe markets (expanding to 9), covering full-funnel Display and Search
  • Ensure alignment between above-the-line (brand) and below-the-line (performance) activities to avoid duplication and increase impact
  • Act as the primary Amazon Ads consultant to BUs and media agencies, guiding strategic direction and execution
  • Lead and coordinate internal teams and external agency partners to deliver best-in-class campaigns
  • Provide strategic direction across all collaborators involved in Amazon media, fostering collaboration and shared success
  • Oversee the development, activation, and continuous optimisation of full-funnel display campaigns—from product-level ads to complex formats like live shopping and influencer activations
  • Partner with Insights & Analytics teams to monitor performance and generate actionable insights
  • Use data to refine campaigns, improve return on invest, and inform future planning
  • Ensure campaigns are integrated across channels and aligned with global and regional marketing strategies
  • Own the delivery of marketing contribution to the Amazon sales plan
  • Ensure marketing activity is accurately reflected in sales forecasts and monthly plans
  • Identify and pitch opportunities for incremental investment where strong commercial returns are evident
  • Enable effective use of BU-led Amazon activity to drive customer acquisition and sales growth
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all Amazon media-related topics across internal teams and external partners
  • Act as a virtual member of BU marketing teams, representing Amazon strategy in key discussions and decisions
  • Collaborate closely with Key Account Management (KAM) teams to align media strategies with sales objectives
  • Coordinate with Amazon Advertising teams to manage day-to-day operations and strategic partnerships
  • Manage Amazon Display budgets across all markets, ensuring efficient allocation and performance
  • Lead Direct Advertiser Agreement (DAA) negotiations
  • Establish and maintain effective ways of working to reduce complexity and improve operational efficiency across regions and teams

LEGO designs, manufactures, and sells plastic interlocking construction toys and related experiences for children and adults. Its bricks use a stud-and-tube system that provides clutch power, allowing bricks from any era to connect and build within the LEGO System in Play. The company differentiates itself through private family ownership, a unified building system, licensed franchises, and a diversified ecosystem that includes LEGOLAND, digital games, films, and educational products. Its goal is to inspire learning and creativity through constructive play and to grow the brand across licensing, media, retail, and education.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Billund, Denmark

Founded

1932

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Record $12.9B 2025 sales from 860 sets and adult Botanicals demand.
  • Global factories in Mexico, Hungary, Vietnam dodge tariffs ahead of 2027 Virginia plant.
  • Smart Play tech launches March 2026 with Star Wars sets boosting interactivity.

What critics are saying

  • Hasbro CREATURES line erodes 30% adult share with cheaper Botanicals rivals.
  • Oil surge from Operation Epic Fury hikes ABS costs, expiring contracts squeeze margins.
  • Disney ends Star Wars licensing post-2026, slashing 15-20% franchise revenue.

What makes LEGO unique

  • Patented 1958 stud-and-tube coupling ensures all bricks interconnect indefinitely.
  • LEGO System in Play from 1955 creates cohesive building across eras.
  • Family-owned since 1932 by Kirk Kristiansen family maintains long-term vision.

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Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
Lego hits record $12.9B in sales by adapting factories to tariffs

Lego reported record revenue of $12.9 billion for last year, up 12%, driven by 16% growth in consumer sales that outpaced the toy industry's 7% average. The Danish toymaker attributed the increase to higher sales volume rather than price rises. The company launched 860 sets last year, its largest collection ever, including new partnerships with Formula 1, Epic Games' Fortnite, Bluey and Pokémon. Its Botanicals range, featuring plastic plants, proved particularly popular with adults. Lego's success partly stems from its strategic factory placement near key markets, helping it navigate tariffs. The company operates plants in Mexico, Hungary and Vietnam to serve different regions, with a US facility opening next year. Adults buying toys for themselves now represent up to 30% of global toy sales, according to Circana data.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Lego CEO warns oil price surge could raise toy costs

Lego Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen has warned that rising oil prices could increase costs for the toymaker, as crude oil is a key input for producing Lego bricks. Oil prices have surged more than 60% since the start of Operation Epic Fury. Christiansen said short-term contracts provide some protection, but sustained increases would impact input costs. He described oil price volatility as part of challenges the company has faced over recent years. Despite potential headwinds, Lego reported strong 2025 results, with sales rising 12% to 83.5 billion Danish kroner. Operating and net profits grew 22% and 21% respectively, driven by innovations including Formula One racing and flower-themed sets. The company ended the year with its largest-ever product portfolio and plans new releases for 2026.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Lego profits jump 21% to $2.6B on strong demand across all markets

Danish toymaker Lego reported net profits of 16.7 billion kroner ($2.6 billion) for 2025, up 21% year-on-year, with revenue rising 12% to 83.5 billion kroner. The company attributed the growth to strong demand across all markets from both children and adults, driven by brand strength, innovative products, strategic partnerships and retail execution. Lego expanded its range to over 860 products last year, including popular lines like Lego City, Lego Technic and Lego Star Wars, alongside new offerings such as Lego Botanicals and Lego Icons. Formula 1 sets from a 2025 season partnership and expanded digital games also contributed to growth. Chief executive Niels B Christiansen noted the company achieved over 50% recyclable and recycled materials in toy production.

CNBC
Mar 9th, 2026
Lego outpaces toy industry with licensed IP and global supply chain expansion

Lego has outperformed the broader toy industry through strategic partnerships with major franchises like Marvel, Harry Potter and Formula 1, targeting adult buyers alongside children. The Danish company was early to court "kidult" consumers, a demographic driving significant growth in the sector. The toymaker's success also stems from its globally distributed supply chain. With existing factories in Mexico, Hungary and Vietnam, Lego is expanding manufacturing capacity further with a new facility in Virginia set to open in 2027. The combination of licensed intellectual property and geographical diversification has enabled Lego to maintain its competitive advantage in an increasingly challenging toy market.

Condé Nast
Feb 18th, 2026
Lego's Smart Brick: Inside the tech-packed system that nearly launched with a different theme

Lego has developed a new Smart Brick system, following years of development led by design director Michael Fuller and chief technology officer Tom Donaldson. The project required resilience, with early prerelease Jungle Explorers playsets scrapped in favour of eventual Star Wars models. The Smart Brick features a built-in synthesiser generating sounds rather than playing recordings, sensors detecting light, dark and colour, and lights that can communicate with other bricks. Early prototypes were tested with children, with telemetry data used to refine the interactive system. Despite the advanced technology's potential applications beyond toys, Donaldson says profit wasn't the driving factor. The development team adopted a "let's do everything" approach, incorporating all wish-list features without compromises. Fuller spent half the total development time on handmade prototypes.