Are you ready to join an innovative and international company? SMC is seeking a Marketing Communication Manager to lead our efforts in the Nordic and Baltic regions (NBC). With long-term goals and a strategy to become market leaders, you will play a key role in our marketing department.
About SMC
Founded in Tokyo in 1959, SMC Corporation is a globally recognized brand in industrial pneumatics. With a presence in over 80 countries, SMC generates nearly 5 billion EUR in revenue and employs more than 23,000 people worldwide. We are a world-leading development and manufacturing company in industrial pneumatics and electrically driven linear units.
Our headquarters is in Stockholm for the Nordics and Baltics region. We also have offices and warehouses in Espoo (Finland), Horsens (Denmark), Lysaker (Norway), Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania).
About the Role
As the Marketing Communication Manager, you will report directly to the Head of Product & Marketing for NBC. You will contribute to the generation of sales leads, enhance the company image, and lead a group of talented market communication professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement marketing communication strategies in the Nordic & Baltic regions.
- Lead, coach, and manage a team of marketing communication professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Coordinate and oversee all marketing communication activities, including digital marketing, PR, content creation, event management, and generating sales leads.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of marketing strategies with business objectives.
- Enhance the Nordic & Baltic consolidation and best practices on all levels.
Requirements:
- Understanding of pneumatic, industrial automation, or similar fields.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or business, or a minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing communication.
- Experience in digital marketing as well as traditional marketing channels such as organizing exhibitions.
- Experience of B2B marketing.
- Knowledge of graphical tools like Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) or similar.
Relevant skills:
- Digital marketing proficiency, and expertise in digital channels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experienced and passionate leader with proven management skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Ability to develop and execute successful marketing communication strategies.
Meritorious:
- Experience in multi-cultural companies.
- English is the corporate language but skills in Finnish, Norwegian, Estonian, or Lithuanian are an advantage but not a must.
Why join us?
- We offer a fun and varied job with great freedom and personal responsibility.
- Fantastic colleagues with a friendly and open-minded work environment.
- Development opportunities, and international travel in the NBC (Nordic & Baltic) region.
Other
- Full-time employment.
- Location: at the head office in Stockholm, in Espoo, or Horsens.
- Hybrid work opportunities are available, depending on job needs.
Application
Send your CV in English to job.nbc@smc.com. Please reach out to Head of HR Helen Alkfors, alkfors.helen@smc.com if you have any questions.
The last date for application is January 31st, please note that we interview candidates continuously and that the position may be filled before this date.
Diversity and Equal Opportunities
At SMC, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to provide equal opportunities for all.
