Head of Marketing Europe West (m/f/x)
- Marketing
- Management position
- Hoechst, Austria
- Full-time, Normal working hours
Founded in 1952, Blum is a family business based in Austria that produces lift systems, hinges, drawer runners and pocket systems for furniture. Blum fittings are supplied to over 120 markets all over the world.
Today, we serve our customers and partners in 17 countries across the region of Western Europe. We primarily operate through our well-established distributor networks in these markets. However, in some markets, customers receive our fittings directly from Austria or through long-standing representatives with whom we have been collaborating for many years. We are looking to build the image of the Blum brand across the whole of Western Europe and are seeking a marketing expert and dynamic team player to help us bundle and develop our marketing activities for the whole region.
YOU WILL
be accountable for the holistic development of Regional Marketing Europe West. Therefore, you will bundle all regional marketing activities and develop, plan and implement the marketing strategies in the region
define the regional framework parameters and act as a sparring partner for local experts in their local implementation
ensure the strategic positioning of Regional Marketing Europe West and engage in professional exchange with the relevant departments of other regions as well as with Global Marketing
determine key marketing figures to measure the success of marketing activities and be accountable for budget planning
work with people from many different countries. We use English as the common language. Therefore, we expect great communication skills; very good knowledge of English and German is a prerequisite
WE
are looking for a proactive and visionary leader with marketing experience, strong communication and networking skills, and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration
attach importance to a good education (degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Marketing, Economics or Business Education) and training, and hope you have acquired leadership skills during your several years of professional experience (in sales, marketing etc)
offer you a demanding role in which you will be well supported. You will work in close collaboration with the Regional Director and the assigned steering committees (regular updates and presentations of activities and key figures)
are looking for a person with analytical ability, for example to recognize overarching connections and development potential
offer you the possibility to work independently locally within the region Europe West. You will work in a hybrid model. However, we expect a certain willingness to travel within the region and globally (approximately 20% of the working hours)
Legally binding note: The actual salary is above the metalworkers' collective agreement and is based on professional qualifications and experience as well as the Vorarlberg labor market.
Interested?
Then apply now and upload your CV. We look forward to meeting you! Another tip from us: you can also open the job postings as a PDF and save them for later on.
Our benefits
Time for yourself
Sometimes you just need more time for the things that matter to you and help you grow. That’s why we offer the option of taking a sabbatical. We provide flexible models that can be adapted to your individual situation. So you can take a longer break when you need it.
Where and how it suits you
At Blum you can enjoy flexible working hours and also work from home, provided this fits with your role and team. What matters to us is how you work, not where you work.
Learning time = working time
We help you grow during your time at work, both on a professional and a personal level. To this end, we offer not just a comprehensive onboarding programme, but also a wealth of opportunities for continuing professional development, true to the motto “learning time = working time”.
Still got some questions?
Get in touch with us if you have any queries. We'll try and help you as quickly as possible.
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Lara Hostenkamp
Areas Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Julius Blum GmbH
Industriestraße 1, 6973 Höchst
Blum as an employer
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We remain a family company despite our size and strong international presence. It's what makes working at Blum so special. We respect each other and treat each other as equals, as we know that every employee has individual skills and abilities that are valuable to us as a company.
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The decision
Become part of the team
Have we sparked your interest? Then send us your CV and apply to us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Nothing you fancy? Send us your speculative application!
Do you like a hands-on role? Over 4000 employees work in Production, ensuring that our customers get their fittings on time and in the right quantity and quality. People from 53 different nations, working together to give their best – with respect and on an equal footing at all times.
Do you prefer working in an office? Our company offers lots of interesting roles in our commercial or technical departments or in IT. Always hand in hand with a practised team, who face up to new challenges together.
Are you interested to know how a big company like ours works? With eight sites in Vorarlberg alone, we need good functioning processes and a strong infrastructure for the flow of goods between all the sites. You certainly won't be bored here!