** This vacancy is open to candidates who are able to work on-site at our offices in The Netherlands (Utrecht/ Enschede), France (Paris), UK (London), USA (Austin/ Boston), or Germany (Berlin).
We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial CMO who will take charge of the global marketing strategy, build a high-performing marketing team, and apply a creative and data-driven approach to drive growth, in the context of a merger.
Who are we?
Bizzdesign is a thriving SaaS company, that has been transforming industries for the past 25 years, headquartered in Paris (FR) and Enschede (NL). We are a dedicated team of over 600 diverse individuals, representing over 32 nationalities, collaborating in over 19 countries.
At Bizzdesign, you will join a passionate team of international experts who are always ready to lend a helping hand. We offer an environment defined by integrity, low ego, problem-solving, and effective teamwork.
Our software platform plays a pivotal role in enabling global organizations, with many of them listed as Fortune 500 companies, to make informed decisions and drive change. Your work at Bizzdesign will have a tangible, worldwide impact in a constantly evolving landscape that demands continuous adaptation.
What will you do?
As the CMO of Bizzdesign, you will report to the COO and play a key role in the Corporate Management Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and business goal achievement. The main goals in 2025 will be to converge to one brand by September and drive business growth. You will lead a global marketing team across Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Event Marketing, PR, Content Creation, and Demand Generation.
Your responsibilities include:
Marketing Performance Management:
- Critically analyze current team capabilities and manage performance to KPI targets, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Inspire, mentor, and develop the Marketing team, addressing performance gaps and making strategic hires to strengthen capabilities and drive high performance.
Marketing Strategy Development:
- Create and implement a creative marketing plan aligned with business goals.
- Transition to product-focused growth strategies while showcasing offerings in the competitive SaaS market.
- Effectively integrate new brands into the overall marketing plan post-merger.
Customer and Sales Alignment:
- Build relationships with customers to understand their challenges and apply insights to impactful marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate closely with sales leadership to align marketing and sales strategies.
Digital Marketing Vision:
- Enhance the company’s digital presence across all major online platforms.
- Improve website performance and search engine ranking (SEO/SEA).
- Utilize social media channels, especially LinkedIn, for better positioning and customer outreach.
- Develop strong branding, clear messaging, and eye-catching content to generate leads.
Budget and Data Management:
- Effectively prioritize substantial budgets across multiple markets and initiatives to maximize ROI.
- Conduct regular market analyses, use real-time data insights to identify growth opportunities and challenges, and define ideal customer profiles to implement a market-leading demand generation engine.
Brand Reputation:
- Maintain and reinforce the company’s global brand reputation and positioning.
- Develop marketing campaigns that drive sales in strategic markets.
What are we looking for?
- You have 15+ years of experience as a marketing executive professional within complex software and Enterprise B2B SaaS organizations.
- You have proven international experience in global markets.
- You have a go-getter attitude with the ability to hit the ground running, unify best practices, and lead through a post-merger transition.
- You have strong product marketing experience, with the ability to drive positioning and messaging processes to clearly articulate value propositions and unique differentiation across a multi-product portfolio, ensuring appropriate cross-functional collaboration.
- You have expertise in developing and implementing innovative, data-driven marketing strategies that align with business objectives to drive growth, enhance customer engagement, and strengthen brand reputation.
- You have a proven track record of successfully leading new product launches, including market research, go-to-market strategy development, and execution, resulting in measurable business growth.
- You have experience leading a brand convergence and transitioning to product-focused growth strategies.
- You have a strong ability to build relationships with customers, understand their challenges, and create result-oriented marketing campaigns.
- You have demonstrated ability to align marketing strategies across multiple product lines, ensuring consistency and synergy, while collaborating closely with sales leadership to achieve unified business objectives.
- You have a clear vision for enhancing the company’s digital presence through SEO/SEA, website optimization, and strategic use of social media (especially LinkedIn).
- You are a strong team leader with a track record of managing and growing high-performing global teams, providing mentorship, and making strategic hires.
- You must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- You are expected to travel frequently to different locations globally.
What is in it for you?
- Competitive package, including a robust pension scheme.
- A nice amount of holiday days to recharge, and more if you need them.
- A dynamic working atmosphere with great colleagues who foster positivity and camaraderie and many local events to connect on a personal level.
- Collaboration within an international environment, working with colleagues from around the globe.
- A culture that values your ideas, suggestions, and initiatives, regardless of your tenure.
- Embracing a hybrid work model, with the opportunity to work from anywhere you choose while enjoying regular in-office collaboration sessions (Utrecht/ Paris/ London/ Austin/ Boston/ Berlin).
Let’s meet up for a cup of coffee online if you prefer and see if we have a match!
For additional information about the role of Chief Marketing Officer, please contact Maria Cotorceanu (Team Lead Recruitment) via m.cotorceanu@bizzdesign.com.
Please Note:
To apply, please submit your application through our website or directly via this LinkedIn job post. Email applications will not be reviewed.
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