Head of marketing

Idemia; Courbevoie; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A cutting-edge technology company in Courbevoie is seeking a Head of Marketing for their Smart Biometrics line. This role involves defining marketing strategies, leading a team, and collaborating closely with sales to drive customer acquisition. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of marketing experience, preferably within high-tech environments, along with strong leadership and strategic skills. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of biometrics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic marketing and team leadership.
• Background in security, biometrics, or digital identity is a strong plus.
• Fluent English is mandatory; proficiency in French is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute a marketing strategy aligned with growth goals.
• Lead the marketing team to boost lead generation and brand visibility.
• Collaborate with Sales to accelerate customer acquisition and retention.

Connaissances

Leadership and team empowerment

Strategic marketing

B2B campaigns

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

10-15 years of experience in marketing

Description du poste

Since our founding, IDEMIA has been on a mission to unlock the world and make it safer through our cutting-edge identity technologies. Our technology leadership makes us the partner of choice for hundreds of governments and thousands of enterprises in over 180 countries, including some of the biggest and most influential brands in the world. In applying our unique expertise in biometrics and cryptography , we enable our clients to unlock simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places – at scale and in total security.

Our teams work from 5 continents and speak 100+ different languages. We strongly believe that our diversity is a key driver of innovation and performance.

Purpose

Head of Marketing – Smart Biometrics

📍 La Défense, Courbevoie (France) | Hybrid (3 days / week on site)

About IDEMIA Public Security – Smart Biometrics

At IDEMIA, our mission is to unlock the world and make it safer through trusted identities and secure, frictionless interactions. Within our Public Security business unit, the Smart Biometrics line designs and delivers world-leading biometric and digital identity solutions used every day by governments, airports, and enterprises worldwide.

We’re looking for a Head of Marketing to shape the strategic marketing vision for Smart Biometrics — reinforcing our leadership in biometrics, security, and digital identity.

Key Missions

You will define and drive the overall marketing strategy to support the growth of the Business Line.

You will position Smart Biometrics in the market, boost lead generation, activate partnerships, and ensure strong alignment between marketing, sales, and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Strategy
• Define and execute a marketing strategy aligned with the Business Line’s growth and profitability goals.
• Build and lead the 3–5 year marketing plan, in line with the BL’s value creation roadmap.
• Identify strategic priorities and positioning for the three verticals : SmartFlow, SmartConnect, and SmartIntegrate.
• Strengthen Smart Biometrics’ leadership in biometrics, security, and digital innovation, fully compliant with GDPR and cybersecurity standards.
• Brand & Communication
• Elevate Smart Biometrics’ brand visibility nationally and internationally.
• Collaborate with IDEMIA Public Security’s central teams on corporate communications, PR, and major events.
• Lead digital communication initiatives, including social media and content strategy.
• Promote thought leadership through white papers, webinars, case studies, and industry conferences.
• Go-to-Market & Lead Generation
• Partner with Sales to develop and execute go-to-market strategies that accelerate customer acquisition and retention.
• Design data-driven, multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, trade shows, partnerships).
• Build an effective digital marketing strategy for qualified lead generation.
• Track and optimize performance using key KPIs : pipeline growth, campaign ROI, partner engagement, product launch success, and customer satisfaction.
• Offer & Product Marketing
• Collaborate with Product Management to ensure successful launches and targeted campaigns.
• Translate complex technologies into clear, compelling customer value propositions.
• Gather and analyze market and customer insights to guide innovation and business growth.
• Leadership & Organization
• Lead and grow a marketing team of 2–4 professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate communication, design, and event teams.
• Operate in a multicultural and international environment.
• Define and monitor performance KPIs across all marketing activities.

Profile & Other Information

• 10-15 years of experience in marketing, ideally in a high-tech, industrial, or services environment.
• Proven experience in strategic marketing, B2B campaigns, and team leadership.
• Background in security, biometrics, or digital identity is a strong plus
• Fluent English (mandatory); proficiency in French or other languages is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Visionary mindset and strong strategic acumen.
• Leadership and team empowerment.
• Excellent collaboration with Sales and Product organizations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.