Marketing Manager - 12 Month Contract

KONE; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class learning & development

Total rewards package

Job summary

KONE is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager on a 12-month contract to lead the ANZ strategy, marketing and communications, working with senior leaders to strengthen brand visibility and drive growth across Australia and New Zealand.

You will manage campaigns, digital marketing, and partner collaborations, with an emphasis on customer engagement, storytelling, and performance measurement; this role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a multinational, technology, infrastructure, construction or service environment desired.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline desired.
• A track record of developing strategy and translating it into measurable growth, customer and reputation outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen, including segmentation, value proposition development, demand generation, budget ownership, analytics and business case development.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing diverse local and global stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership and experience managing agencies and multi-disciplinary delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Champion the KONE brand across ANZ.
• Lead the ANZ marketing and communications strategy, plans, and budget, ensuring high commercial impact.
• Work closely with business and sales leaders to support growth through segment-based demand generation, account-based marketing, sales enablement and customer engagement programs.
• Use market and customer insights to identify opportunities and strengthen KONE's market position.
• Lead media, PR, reputation management, and external communications.
• Provide communications support and advice to senior leaders on leadership messaging, business updates, and employee communications.
• Increase KONE's visibility and reputation through customer stories, industry partnerships, events, and engaging content.
• Drive digital marketing activities across web, social media, email marketing, automation platforms, and campaigns to generate engagement and business growth.
• Deliver customer-focused campaigns that promote KONE's products, services, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and marketing policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members and external partners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Measure and report on marketing performance, insights, and opportunities.

Education

Marketing/Communications/Business degree

Job description

Great benefits and remuneration
Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality
Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace where people are valued and respected.

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere.

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions.

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager (12-Month Contract) to join our Strategy, Transformation & Marketing Team . This person can be based in our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office. In this role, you will lead the execution of KONE's marketing, brand, and communications strategy across Australia and New Zealand. You will play a key role in strengthening KONE's market position, enhancing brand visibility, and supporting the delivery of our growth objectives.

What will you be doing?

• Champion the KONE brand across ANZ.
• Lead the ANZ marketing and communications strategy, plans, and budget, ensuring high commercial impact.
• Work closely with business and sales leaders to support growth through segment-based demand generation, account-based marketing, sales enablement and customer engagement programs.
• Use market and customer insights to identify opportunities and strengthen KONE's market position.
• Lead media, PR, reputation management, and external communications.
• Provide communications support and advice to senior leaders on leadership messaging, business updates, and employee communications.
• Increase KONE's visibility and reputation through customer stories, industry partnerships, events, and engaging content.
• Drive digital marketing activities across web, social media, email marketing, automation platforms, and campaigns to generate engagement and business growth.
• Deliver customer-focused campaigns that promote KONE's products, services, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and marketing policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members and external partners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Measure and report on marketing performance, insights, and opportunities.

Are you the one?

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a multinational, technology, infrastructure, construction or service environment desired.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline desired.
• A track record of developing strategy and translating it into measurable growth, customer and reputation outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen, including segmentation, value proposition development, demand generation, budget ownership, analytics and business case development.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing diverse local and global stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership and experience managing agencies and multi-disciplinary delivery partners.

There's so much more to KONE than you may realise.

Career progression opportunities within a global organisation. Access to world-class learning and development programs. A supportive, high-performing team environment. A total rewards package designed to recognise and motivate.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or be a citizen of New Zealand to apply for this position.

This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html