Marketing Communications Lead - Luxury Audio

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world's leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic.

Five prestigious brands – JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and Arcam - come together to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems available. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theater systems, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound.

The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and you will join our Luxury Audio department based in Cambridge, UK, in the position of:

Marketing Communications Lead - Luxury Audio

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and ARCAM
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role:

This position is within HARMAN's EMEA Lifestyle HMM Division, based in the UK. The Marcom Lead is responsible for the EMEA marketing communication strategy & programs for the whole Luxury audio category.

Together with the (Sr.) Product Marketing Manager, you will create all the strategic marketing communication landscape for all new product introductions and as well gives the communication direction for all the brands in the Luxury category (in collaboration with the Sales Director Luxury Audio). The Marcom Lead plans and executes a wide range of marketing tools based on the yearly marketing and business plan.

You will work closely with the Global Luxury Audio BU and local Marketing/Sales Managers to understand the regional and local business and marketing objectives for the category in order to translate this into integrated communication launch plans, marketing communication plans and tools to drive sales and brand building activities. He or She has to work in very closely with other departments and (internal) stakeholders, such as; the Global Creative team, as well as the PR-, Online- and Retail managers.

What You Will Do:

• Supports the trade marketing manager in briefing for new display solutions and providing the artwork and graphic assets needed for POS for Luxury Audio.
• Own and manage the marketing communication plan to launch NPI's in the most effective way for Luxury Audio EMEA.
• Product Marketing: Has a clear understanding of the business parameters like pricing and distribution strategy to support with right communication approach and tools for all Luxury Audio brands.
• Develops the Luxury Audio communication strategy sometimes in partnership with external agencies for all market segments and product/category groups.
• Improve relevant work processes (for example the streamlining of marketing communication material development, regular benchmarking etc.).
• Localization of creative assets. The Marcom Lead drives the list of assets needed for launch in EMEA.
• Organizes Luxury Audio trade shows and represents Harman during events.
• Website management.
• Budget management.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Business Administration or Marketing Degree.
• At least 5 years of marketing (communication) experience in an international environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a commercial environment, representing the marketing function.
• Fluency in English.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Willingness to work in an office in Waterbeach, Cambridge, United Kingdom, Hybrid 3 days per week.
• HARMAN will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging a positive work-life balance.
• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women's Network.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• The opportunity to work on complex problems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN audio products including JBL and Harman/Kardon.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.