Lead communications and marketing strategies in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Advise executives, manage budgets, and drive media relations activities.
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Communication and Marketing Manager to lead all communications and marketing initiative across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. In this strategic role, you will serve as the key advisor on corporate communications - both external and internal - and customer marketing activities to the countries' Leadership team.
As part of the Marketing, Communication and Social & Corporate Responsibility team for Customer Unit West Europe (a 5-person team), you will work in close partnership with Sales, People, and Political Advocacy teams. You will advise, plan, execute, and drive media-facing and client-facing activities across multiple customer accounts (operators and enterprises), with the Netherlands as the priority market, alongside Belgium and Luxembourg.
Key Responsibilities:• Lead Marketing, External and Internal Communications strategy and execution across all three markets• Act as strategic advisor to Country Managers and local Leadership Team on all Marketing & Communications topics• Partner with Central functions to activate and localize relevant activities• Drive media-facing activities, plan and execute media relations activations• Own, plan and manage client-facing activities and marketing initiatives from conception to delivery• Manage marketing budget and agency relationships• Ensure autonomy and initiatives in handling Marketing & Communications activations for the country
Required Qualifications• 10+ years of proven communications experience with strong BtoB media relations & communication expertise• University degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications from a recognized Business School or University• Native Dutch speaker with fluent English• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with country executives, sales teams, and cross-functional teams• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills• Creative thinking and innovative "can do" approach • Capability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with proactive problem-solving mindset
The role is located in Breda, in the Netherlands.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Netherlands (NL) || Breda
Req ID: 776018
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Communication and Marketing Manager to lead all communications and marketing initiative across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. In this strategic role, you will serve as the key advisor on corporate communications - both external and internal - and customer marketing activities to the countries' Leadership team.
As part of the Marketing, Communication and Social & Corporate Responsibility team for Customer Unit West Europe (a 5-person team), you will work in close partnership with Sales, People, and Political Advocacy teams. You will advise, plan, execute, and drive media-facing and client-facing activities across multiple customer accounts (operators and enterprises), with the Netherlands as the priority market, alongside Belgium and Luxembourg.
Key Responsibilities:• Lead Marketing, External and Internal Communications strategy and execution across all three markets• Act as strategic advisor to Country Managers and local Leadership Team on all Marketing & Communications topics• Partner with Central functions to activate and localize relevant activities• Drive media-facing activities, plan and execute media relations activations• Own, plan and manage client-facing activities and marketing initiatives from conception to delivery• Manage marketing budget and agency relationships• Ensure autonomy and initiatives in handling Marketing & Communications activations for the country
Required Qualifications• 10+ years of proven communications experience with strong BtoB media relations & communication expertise• University degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications from a recognized Business School or University• Native Dutch speaker with fluent English• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with country executives, sales teams, and cross-functional teams• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills• Creative thinking and innovative "can do" approach • Capability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with proactive problem-solving mindset
The role is located in Breda, in the Netherlands.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Netherlands (NL) || Breda
Req ID: 776018
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