EMEA Marketing Communications & Strategy Manager – Luxury Audio

HARMAN International; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company based in Cambridge is seeking an EMEA Marketing Communications & Strategy Manager to lead strategic marketing initiatives for high-end audio brands. The role involves shaping and executing marketing strategies, managing communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the brand presence in the luxury audio market. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and 5+ years of experience in a similar role, alongside a strong understanding of luxury brand positioning.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts on audio products

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in Marketing Communications.
• Strong understanding of pricing, distribution strategies, and luxury brand positioning.
• Experience in working cross regional and globally with a diverse, multi-cultural team.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the EMEA product and marketing communication strategy.
• Manage PR, influencer campaigns, and digital presence for Luxury Audio brands.
• Develop and implement EMEA marketing communication strategies.

Skills

Marketing Communications

Product Lifecycle Management

Consumer Insights

Luxury Brand Positioning

Budget Management

Cross-Regional Collaboration

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in is fast paced, fun and dynamic.

https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com

Five prestigious brands – JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and Arcam - come together to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems available. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theater systems, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound.

The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and you will join our Luxury Audio department based in Cambridge, UK, in the position of:

EMEA Marketing Communications & Strategy Manager – Luxury Audio

A Career at HARMAN LifestyleWe’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and ARCAM
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

Join HARMAN’s Luxury Audio team and lead the marketing vision for some of the world’s most prestigious audio brands, including JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon, and Arcam. In this role, you will shape and execute the EMEA product and marketing communication strategy, driving impactful Go-to-Market plans and flawless product launches. You’ll collaborate with global and regional teams to deliver integrated campaigns that elevate the listening experience and strengthen our position in the high-end audio market.

You will manage marketing communication programs, consumer insights, and product lifecycle processes, including line charts, portfolio presentations, and demand planning. This role also supports S&OP topics such as PxQ business planning and inventory management, while sharing P&L responsibility with the Product Marketing Director.

What You Will Do

Strategic Marketing and Communication

• Develop and implement EMEA marketing communication strategies and strong Go-to-Market plans that cover product, pricing, distribution, and marketing strategy, aligned with global objectives.
• Drive product awareness and consideration by providing category, consumer, and shopper insights required for a focused marketing approach.
• Own the marketing communication plan for new product introductions (NPIs) and ensure timely delivery of localized assets.

Brand Activation

• Manage PR, influencer campaigns, and digital presence for Luxury Audio brands.
• Organize and represent HARMAN at trade shows, exhibitions, and key industry events.
• Create Customer presentations to support introduction of NPI’s.
• Support the Trade Marketing Manager in driving account-specific programs and display solutions.

Content and Asset Management

• Work together with Sales and Marketing organisation in developing necessary trade and consumer activation pitches.
• Achieve best buy reviews in leading trade magazines (online/offline).
• Drive localization of creative assets and streamline marketing material development.
• Oversee website content and ensure consistent brand representation across all channels.

Business Plan development and execution

• Utilize consumer and retail insights to drive distribution strategy.
• Manage marketing budgets and track ROI on campaigns and activations.
• Help to drive accurate forecast and demand planning with the appropriate teams.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Makes adjustments and optimises portfolio where needed.
• Supports management of margin of total assigned product category.
• Analyse and recommend product life cycle of his/her categories.

Process Improvements

• Continuously optimize workflows for marketing communication development and benchmarking.
• Work closely with global BU, creative teams, sales directors, and external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Marketing Communications or similar.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in Marketing Communications.
• Is able to work independently.
• Strong understanding of pricing, distribution strategies, and luxury brand positioning.
• Experience in working cross regional and globally with a diverse, multi-cultural team.
• Fluent in English language, additional European languages are a plus.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work in an office in Waterbeach, Cambridge, United kingdom, Hybrid 3 days per week.
• HARMAN will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging a positive work-life balance.
• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• The opportunity to work on complex problems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN audio products including JBL and Harman/Kardon.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff... employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.