What do the Shinkansen high speed railway in Japan, Burj Khalifa in UAE, NASA space probes and offshore wind turbines have in common? They are prime examples of construction with constant vibrations causing stress on the applications which, if not secured properly, jeopardize safety. Most people don’t devote a thought to bolts loosening – but we do. Every minute. Every hour. All day. All year. Our promise to build connections that last goes beyond manufacturing the best bolting technologies to offering expert support and pioneering digital solutions.
Do you have a strong passion about driving industrial innovation across Europe? As the Marketing Manager – Central & Southern Europe, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing impactful marketing strategies for the Business Unit Tensioning (BU). This is your chance to lead localized campaigns, focus on key target markets, and align marketing activities with global objectives to generate leads, increase engagement/awareness, and drive business growth.
In this role, you’ll work closely with BU leadership, regional sales teams, and other global colleagues, ensuring smooth collaboration and local relevance. You’ll leverage Asana, our project management platform, to manage multiple campaigns and projects, all while contributing to the success of our renowned tensioning technologies – Superbolt and Boltight.
Location: Based in either Central or Southern Europe, ideally in the UK and in close vicinity to one of our offices, but other locations will be taken into consideration. Occasional travel (up to 30%) is required.
Your profile consists of the following areas of experience, knowledge, and responsibility:
* Develop and Lead Regional Marketing Strategies: Create and implement tailored marketing strategies for Central and Southern Europe, ensuring alignment with the Tensioning BU’s strategic objectives.
* Adapt Global Marketing Initiatives: Customize global marketing campaigns to suit the unique market conditions of Central and Southern Europe.
* Serve as the Regional Marketing Leader: Act as the primary contact for marketing needs in Central and Southern Europe, ensuring smooth coordination between regional sales, BU leadership, and Group Marketing.
* Monitor Local Marketing Channels and Trends: Stay informed about local marketing channels and trends, identifying opportunities for targeted campaigns and partnerships that drive leads, growth, and engagement.
* Coordinate Product Launches: Collaborate with product and marketing teams to localize and execute product and concept launches that resonate with your audience.
* Manage Regional Events and Trade Shows: Oversee the planning and execution of regional trade fairs, exhibitions, and events, ensuring maximum visibility and customer engagement.
* Utilize Asana for Project Management: Efficiently manage marketing activities through Asana, ensuring smooth coordination, timely delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
* Optimize Digital Marketing Campaigns: Leverage your expertise in SEO/SEM, social media, and other digital marketing disciplines to increase brand visibility and generate high-quality leads.
* Collaborate with Sales Teams: Work closely with regional sales teams to align activities, share insights, and ensure a unified approach to meeting business goals.
* Measure and Report Performance: Track KPIs and campaign performance, providing actionable insights to enhance future activities and align with BU growth objectives.
* Potential to Manage a Team: As the role evolves, there may be opportunities to lead a marketing team to support regional growth.
Requirements & Desired Characteristics:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in B2B marketing, ideally in an industrial or international setting.
* Strong communication skills: Fluency in English is required, and additional knowledge of regional languages is a plus.
* Hands-on experience with CRM systems (e.g., MS Dynamics) and marketing tools such as SEO/SEM platforms and social media.
* Knowledge of digital marketing trends and a knack for creating compelling content and visual materials.
* Self-motivated and team-oriented: You thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Project management skills: Experience with tools like Asana to coordinate campaigns and manage tasks efficiently.
* Creative mindset: Although not required, an eye for design and experience with tools such as Adobe InDesign or Photoshop is an advantage.
We value diverse teams that work smarter and deliver solutions in a dynamic environment while offering challenging projects and opportunities to learn and develop for your success.
What we offer:
Global Impact, Local Expertise: Work within a global leader in bolting solutions, making an impact in Central and Southern Europe – as well as in the company as a whole – while collaborating across regions and departments.
• Collaborative, Innovative Culture: Join a team that encourages creativity and idea-sharing to solve challenges and drive growth.
• Opportunities for Development: Enjoy access to resources, training opportunities, and an encouraging, flexible environment that promotes personal and professional growth.
• Benefits per local labor laws.
How to apply:
Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait!
Nord-Lock Group as an employer
Nord-Lock Group is a global leader in bolting and engineering solutions. From deep subsea to outer space, our promise to build connections that last goes beyond manufacturing the best bolting technologies. Our people are experts in the lifecycle of secure bolted joints, innovators at the forefront of digital solutions and committed to doing business with respect for people and planet. Our technology brands are all the original inventors of their respective technologies: Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers, Superbolt mechanical tensioners, Boltight hydraulic tensioners and Expander System pivot pins. Nord-Lock Group is wholly owned by Investment AB Latour, an investment company quoted on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm. The total turnover for Nord-Lock Group is 1.9 billion SEK and the company has more than 700 co-workers. For more information about us, please visit www.nord-lock.com.
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