Element has an opportunity for a Strategic Marketing Director to join our Built Environment business in EMEAA to lead the development and execution of marketing strategy. 

You will work together with a highly engaged cross-functional team where development and continuous improvement is high on the agenda. You will be a key player in making our growth strategy happen.   

As the strategic marketing partner embedded with our Element business units, you will create an aligned roadmap of our customers' end-markets and goals. Providing end market research and insights to create strategic and tactical marketing strategies and plans to support Element's business growth, brand and customer experience objectives

Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and introduce a strategic growth plan template
• Undertake gap analysis and identify areas where we are uniquely positioned
• Unlock “proof points” and “claims” with business
• Develop and implement a process to acquire a deep understanding of customer needs
• Build, map, and analyze our customer journey
• Collaborate closely with sales leaders and other SMEs across the Group
• Manage Element’s VOC program

End Market Growth Strategy - Where to Play, How to Win and What to Execute to unlock growth

• Develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy that aligns with Element’s business goals and priorities
• Create and leverage competitive market intel to create strategic growth
• Identify and highlight market trends and opportunities
• Define the marketing intelligence process and invest in market intelligence tools
• Build and monitor competitor profiles
• Work across the group marketing team to share best practice, synergies, and opportunities

Execution:

• Provide critical input into the business unit’s organic growth strategies based on gathering and developing insights from market data and customer research
• Strategically plan and execute a detailed schedule of targeted content and campaigns for designated end market
• Understand the unique value propositions for designated end market and translate them into compelling marketing materials and activities
• Work closely with internal subject matter experts to capture technical details and customer needs and benefits
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging across all offerings and touchpoints (website, social media, digital and printed materials, campaigns, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or a related field
• At least 8 years of strategic marketing experience, at least three of which in a management role.
• Global experience
• TIC Industry (Testing, Inspection and Certification) experience a plus
• Remote, Work From Home role but able to travel often for business 

Key behaviors:

• Strategic thinking
• Managing vision and purpose
• Customer focus
• Communication
• Have a data driven and measurement mindset

Benefits of working at Element

Car Allowance / 33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance

Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Enhanced Company Sick Pay / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

For more information on Element's BUILT division, please take a look at our e-brochure: https://indd.adobe.com/view/7032c5bd-3645-4c48-86d4-b568d53de400

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To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

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When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

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