What your Organization will do:
Strategic Marketing Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and product strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
- Ownership to ensure a seamless interlock between product strategy, execution plans (roadmaps and semester plans) and external marketing communication.
- Authoring and definition of winning plans, semester plans and product strategy by Supply Chain Management line-of-business. Preparation of executive board meetings and business reviews.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify target audiences, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
- Set marketing KPIs and track performance to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
Event Strategy Development:
- Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and business growth.
- Identify target audiences and tailor event experiences to resonate with their specific needs and interests.
- Oversee a team that conducts market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage a diverse range of events, from large-scale conferences to intimate workshops.
- Deeply engage with SAPs Global Events and Sponsorships marketing teams to ensure the execution readiness based on a well defined LoB marketing budget.
- Ensure a seamless execution of the marketing strategy in an interlock with regional marketing leadership.
- Implement effective post-event follow-up strategies to nurture leads and build long-term relationships.
- Utilize event data to identify and qualify high-quality leads for sales and marketing teams.
Brand Management:
- Build and maintain a strong brand identity and positioning for Supply Chain Management.
- Oversee brand messaging, storytelling, and visual identity.
- Manage brand reputation and crisis communications.
Demand and Pipeline Generation:
- Develop and implement effective demand generation strategies, including content marketing, e-mail marketing, social media marketing, and paid advertising.
- Collaborate with sales teams to generate qualified leads and drive pipeline growth.
Content Marketing:
- Work closely with product and engineering teams to launch new products and features.
- Craft a compelling marketing narrative for product innovations at major events (virtual and onsite).
- Transform current marketing approach to digital marketing strategies for scaling marketing efforts globally.
- Develop compelling product messaging and positioning.
- Create high-quality product marketing materials, such as datasheets, whitepapers, and presentations complementing the digital marketing approach.
Customer Marketing:
- Build strong relationships with strategic customers and foster customer loyalty.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Product Success to drive customer loyalty and sustainable references.
Organizational Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing marketing organization.
- Recruit, hire, and develop top marketing talent.
- Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the marketing team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to align marketing efforts with product development and customer needs.
- Ensure a seamless customer journey and track success along marketing KPIs to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
What you bring
- Extensive experience in marketing leadership roles, preferably within the supply chain or logistics industry with a proven track record of success in technology marketing leadership roles, preferably in supply chain management.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, channels and tools. Proven ability to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Strong understanding of technology trends and industry developments.
- A passion for innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of marketing.
- MBA or equivalent degree preferred.
- Typically requires 15+ years of experience in technology marketing, with a significant portion in supply chain or related industries.
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