Corporate Director, Marketing

LINAK is a global leader in the design and production of electric linear actuator and control systems. Our products are used in various industries including medical, agriculture, industrial automation, construction, furniture and other developing industries. Our company mission is to provide products that improve people’s quality of life and working environment. We are a family-owned and value driven business that is known for our high-quality products, innovative DNA, responsible work conduct and being a global company with high degree of local representation in all markets we serve.

Our current Corporate Director is moving to a new position within LINAK, so we are now looking for a person to join LINAK and to lead the Corporate Marketing team.

You will overall be responsible for developing and executing our group marketing strategies that align with our business objectives and enhance our brand position and presence across global markets. You will lead a team of +10 marketing professionals at LINAK Headquarters and drive initiatives that foster customer engagement, brand loyalty, and revenue growth.

The position is based at the headquarters of LINAK in Guderup, Denmark, and you will be reporting to the CCO & EVP of LINAK. You will work closely with the marketing teams in the LINAK subsidiaries and with internal stakeholders at LINAK HQ. The Corporate Director, Marketing is a member of the Commercial Leadership Team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is strong at Strategic Marketing and capable of developing LINAK global market strategies and driving LINAK brand strength
• Has B2B Industry insight and is familiar with the industrial markets and trends
• Is great at leadership and collaboration, working in a matrix organisation and driving synergies across brand/product teams
• Can work closely with our marketers in the global marketing organisation
• Has strong cross-cultural communication skills and an understanding of Danish business culture, while adaptable to multinational teamwork
• Has digital marketing expertise, understands data-driven marketing, social media promotion, automation tools and lead management
• Can translate LINAK ESG initiatives into marketing strategies and communication

Our new Corporate Director, Marketing will

• stay updated on emerging marketing technologies and trends to drive innovation within the marketing team.
• manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
• collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, product management, to ensure cohesive marketing efforts.
• foster at a culture of collaboration and develop talent across the global marketing organisation
• engage with external partners, agencies, and vendors to enhance marketing capabilities.

Other skills and qualifications:

• A degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• +15 years of marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a similar marketing leadership role within a global organisation
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies that drive business growth
• Very strong business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Feels at home in a value driven organisation
• Questions the status quo and drives change

If you have any questions regarding the job, please contact Allan Secher Boye, CCO & Executive Vice President, +4573151515.

We have no application deadline, but continuously assess the submitted applications until the ideal candidate is found (potential application deadlines are system generated and not scheduled by LINAK).

LINAK A/S

Smedevænget 8, Guderup

6430 Nordborg

www.linak.com

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