Chief Strategist: Marketing, Growth & External Affairs

Continental; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Company Vehicle

Competitive Bonus Programs

401k Match

Diversity & Inclusion ERGs

Hybrid Work

Employee Assistance Program

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental is seeking the Head of Strategy, Marketing, and External Affairs to guide and execute regional and BA-wide strategies for profitable growth in the Americas. You will lead a 30-person team with 7 direct reports, coordinating marketing, pricing, and business intelligence across markets, while engaging diverse stakeholders to drive change.

The role requires strong communication, delegation, and international experience, with hybrid work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sciences, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Marketing & Sales, strategy, or communications.
• 5+ years of experience leading people.
• Experience in international / matrix organizations.
• Strong ability to delegate and accomplish tasks through others.
• Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this senior executive level role.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. Visa support available for current employees.
• Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrating the definition and development of strategies on BA and market/business level for profitable growth.
• Coordinating the BA's Marketing strategies and initiatives in concert with key functional and regional stakeholders.
• Steering the functional Americas Marketing organization (product management, brand management, pricing, business intelligence, and communication).
• Managing the BA Marketing budget and overseeing deployment of Marketing resources of BA markets/businesses.
• Developing BA Marketing group & organization in concert with Marketing managers of BA markets/businesses.
• Leading collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for research, data and insights to build models and reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Sciences, or related field

MBA Degree

Strong delegation and people leadership

Experience in international / matrix organizations

Job description

Continental is seeking the Head of Strategy, Marketing, and External Affairs to guide and execute regional and BA-wide strategies for profitable growth in the Americas. You will lead a 30-person team with 7 direct reports, coordinating marketing, pricing, and business intelligence across markets, while engaging diverse stakeholders to drive change.

The role requires strong communication, delegation, and international experience, with hybrid work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.