Position: Marketing Director
Location: The countries where the company has offices: the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom etc.
Language: Fluency in English is a must
Company: An innovative manufacturer of advanced industrial devices, harnessing Auto ID and Big Data technologies.
1. Purpose of the Role
- To design, lead, and execute the company’s European marketing strategy across all Group Member Companies (GMCs), ensuring alignment with the 300M MTP vision. The Director will transform marketing into a growth engine by driving brand positioning, demand generation, and solution-led value communication.
- This position plays a pivotal role in designing, leading, and executing the marketing strategy across all GMCs in the European market. It’s a role for those who want to move markets with their strategy and shape the future of the brand.
- The mission is to transform marketing into a true growth engine by driving brand positioning, generating demand, and communicating solution-led value — all in alignment with the 300 million MTP vision.
2. Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and implement the European marketing strategy aligned with corporate goals.
- Act as the bridge between RHQ, global HQ, and local GMC marketing activities.
- Establish unified brand positioning, messaging, and campaigns across Europe.
- Lead the shift from product/feature marketing to solution, value, and customer-centric marketing.
Commercial Activation
- Partner with Sales leadership to create impactful go-to-market campaigns.
- Drive demand generation, lead nurturing, and pipeline acceleration.
- Build industry- and vertical-specific content (RFID, AEP Cloud, consumables, etc.).
Organisation & Efficiency
- Restructure and lead the marketing organisation across RHQ and GMCs.
- Ensure efficient use of budgets, agencies, and digital tools.
- Implement KPIs to measure campaign ROI, lead impact, and brand visibility.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the main marketing voice at the European Executive Committee.
- Build synergy with Product Management, Solutions, and Sales.
- Coordinate with HQ to adapt global initiatives to European market realities.
3. Key Deliverables (First 12–18 Months)
- European Marketing Strategy 2025–2028 aligned with the 300M MTP.
- Pan-European campaign calendar with measurable KPIs.
- Integrated lead management process (with Salesforce & sales teams).
- Rebuilt marketing structure: clarified RHQ vs. local roles, eliminated overlaps.
- Strong employer brand presence in key European markets.
4. Candidate Profile
Professional Experience
- 10+ years in B2B marketing leadership roles (preferably in technology, industrial, or SaaS/solutions).
- Proven track record in demand generation, integrated campaigns, and brand building.
- Experience managing multi-country marketing teams and external agencies.
- Strong exposure to digital marketing tools (CRM, automation, analytics).
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with hands-on ability to execute.
- Commercial acumen, comfortable working with sales KPIs.
- Change leader: able to restructure teams and drive cultural alignment.
- Strong communicator, capable of influencing across cultures and functions.
Education & Languages
- Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA a plus.
- Fluent in English (mandatory); additional European languages a plus.