Regional Marketing Manager, MEA & APAC

This role is responsible for developing implementing managing and reporting strategic marketing programs across MEA & APAC region. It plays a critical role in driving regional growth by aligning marketing initiatives with commercial objectives in close collaboration with the Regional Sales Directors and sales teams. The role includes people management responsibilities overseeing the two Regional Marketing Specialists located in India.

• Develop and execute targeted defined and measurable regional marketing plans that align with business objectives and drive growth
• Manage both Regional Marketing Specialist MEA and Regional Marketing Specialist APAC providing leadership guidance and support to ensure successful execution of regional marketing initiatives across regions
• Lead the development and execution of Channel Marketing strategies enabling agents and distributors to maximize market impact
• Ensure local compliance with brand guidelines; Train regions and sites to ensure appropriate brand deployment.
• Create regional content including customer testimonials and case studies that support the regional marketing plan
• Coordinate and support approved regional trade shows and other customer events ensuring alignment with global marketing strategies and standards
• Provide market intelligence from the regional perspective including analysis and Voice of Customer input. Gather synthesize and provide market analysis and intelligence from the field to global Marketing
• Participate in ad hoc requests for various initiatives including new product launches site openings and M&A activities contributing marketing expertise and regional insights
• Consolidate regional feedback assess campaign performance and demand generation and provide regional market insights back to global marketing
• Lead the development customization and execution of John Cranes marketing strategy for MEA & APAC regions ensuring alignment with global objectives and local business priorities
• Serve as the primary marketing contact for the MEA & APAC sales organization reporting directly to the Sr Regional Marketing Manager and collaborating closely with the Regional Sales Directors and sales teams in both regions
• Drive Channel Marketing initiatives by equipping agents and distributors with localized tools campaigns and strategic support to enhance partner engagement and performance
• Provide strategic marketing direction for the region supporting demand generation new product launches and vertical marketing initiatives to drive market share growth
• Operate with a high level of autonomy demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence both regional and global stakeholders
• Develop and implement marketing programs tailored to both MEA & APAC regions ensuring consistency with global strategies and responsiveness to local business needs
• Manage two Regional Marketing Specialists ensuring strategic alignment clear goals and strong execution through coaching and development
• Collaborate across Marcomms Channel Digital Performance and Sales Enablement to ensure cohesive execution of initiatives
• Support global teams with localized content and work with strategic marketing and portfolio teams to identify regional portfolio gaps. Contribute to the development of white papers case studies and sales tools
• Execute regional marketing campaigns and brand-building activities including regional content development tradeshows technical seminars lead management and customer retention programs
• Manage the application of brand strategy and design guidelines in the region. Collaborate with the Brand Identity and Events Manager to ensure consistent and compliant use of brand assets
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing global marketing team with the opportunity to shape regional strategy influence global initiatives and make a measurable impact on business growth

Qualifications :

• Min 8 years Experience as a Marketing Generalist/Manager
• Proven people management experience with the ability to lead mentor and develop team members effectively
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with ability to plan over 3-year time span
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in dynamic and flexible environment
• Bachelors degree ideally in business/marketing
• Demonstrated track record of executing marketing plans preferably in an industrial B2B environment and be comfortable interfacing with internal/external
• Must have the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and flexible environment.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (preferable SAP C4C) and lead management process
• Must have a high degree of written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

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Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
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Department / Functional Area: Marketing
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1