Director Global Brand & Trade Marketing Automotive Aftermarket (mfd)

MANN+HUMMEL; Ludwigsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in filtration solutions is seeking a Director of Global Brand and Trade Marketing in Ludwigsburg, Germany. This role involves defining the brand's vision and strategy, overseeing global marketing activities, and driving customer satisfaction and profitability. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of experience in Brand Marketing, with a minimum of 3 years in leadership. Strong leadership, digital marketing skills, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this position.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of experience in Brand or Trade Marketing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define the business unit's vision and global strategy.
• Oversee global brand activities and lead regional marketing teams.
• Coordinate the global Brand Management team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Brand and Trade Marketing

Digital Marketing

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Ausbildung

Degree in Marketing or Business Administration

MBA

Tools

ERP

Jobbeschreibung

As worldwide experts in filtration MANNHUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles industrial applications clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of leadership in filtration. Become part of our team.

Role Summary

In your role as Director Global Brand and Trade Marketing for the Automotive Aftermarket you will define the business units vision and global strategy own standards and guidelines and establish systems to strengthen brand positioning. You will oversee global brand activities and lead the regional marketing community through effective governance. By fostering collaboration across regions you will drive brand awareness customer satisfaction and profitable growth in alignment with business objectives. This position reports directly to the VP Marketing & Product Management Automotive Aftermarket.

Your Challenge

• Provide leadership to regional Brand and Trade Marketing organizations ensuring close collaboration with corporate marketing functions.
• Develop and maintain a globally consistent brand architecture and roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate the global Brand Management team and guide regional marketing functions on Automotive Aftermarket topics.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of systems tools processes and services from concept to commercialization.
• Promote a culture of customer centricity data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives through data excellence advanced analytics and AI adoption.
• Define and enforce global standards and processes while sharing best practices across the organization.
• Monitor performance through a comprehensive KPI framework and ensure effective governance and reporting.
• Manage the global marketing planning process to optimize regional investments during annual business planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management pricing sales R&D and executive leadership to achieve business objectives and KPIs.

Your Profile

• Education : Successfully completed degree in Marketing Business Administration or a related field; MBA preferred
• Professional Experience : Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in Brand or Trade Marketing with at least 3 years in a leadership role ideally in the independent automotive aftermarket.
• Expertise

Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional teams and lead through influence

• Proven success in driving brand and / or trade marketing initiatives including budget oversight
• Hands‑on experience in digital and social media marketing
• Strong capability to manage complexity and foster continuous improvement
• In‑depth knowledge of brand architecture brand communication and promotional activities within the Automotive Aftermarket
• Language Skills : Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Personality

Excellent communication- and relationship building skills at all levels of theOrganization.

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
• Exceptional leadership project management and organizational skills.

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We focus solely on finding the best talent. Therefore we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age gender origin ancestry disability or any other legally protected characteristics.

For any questions regarding this job posting our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at . Please include the job title and the location of the position you are interested in within your email.

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Are you full of ideas Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values gives people the freedom to use their own initiative and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects all of which awaits you here.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

• Bidding
• Arabic Speaking
• Fund Management
• ERP
• Airlines
• Corrosion

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1