Marketing Executive NL, Benelux & Nordics

Job Description

About Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsYoull find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority.Here, youll find growth and career opportunities across all our businesses. Were intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,000 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 450 investment professionalssharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies and we have the capability to build tailored solutions matched to clients specific requirements. Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented and dedicated people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment thatsupports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We encourage applications from returners to the industry. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter. Job Purpose StatementWhere youll fit in & what our team goals are... Youll be responsible for supporting the delivery of strategic, integrated, compelling and competitive marketing and communications plans for the NL, Benelux & Nordics regions, across both the Intermediary and Institutional channels. Helping to ensure clearalignment to the broader marketing strategy and corporate messaging, as well as contributing directly to the business objectives for these channels. The role also plays a key part in working closely with the wider B2B Channel Marketing team as required tohelp ensure the brands channel marketing activities deliver in line with business objectives, as appropriate. Role ResponsibilitiesHow youll spend your time... Support delivery and maintenance of strategic marketing communications, positioning plans and programmes / initiatives for the NL, Benelux & Nordics regions. Support implementation and maintenance of marketing activities and drive measurable results, that support the broader business objectives, helping to ensure appropriate buy-in, awareness and understanding within the wider marketing team, as well as acrossthe business, to enable successful delivery externally as well as in line with Columbia Threadneedle risk appetite and policies. Assist and where possible take ownership of specific projects and activities, managing them through from brief to implementation. Build strong working relationships with relevant marketing, distribution, comms, investment, compliance and legal teams to understand overall business, product, and distribution requirements, and help to effectively manage stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Support broader NL, Benelux & Nordics and B2B Channel Marketing teams in successfully managing stakeholder relationships, including production of regular updates and reports, as required. Proactively collaborate across the marketing team to support the delivery of the broader marketing strategy, key initiatives, etc. Constructively challenge the norm to deliver significant step changes in client experience and commercial results. Serve as an advocate for NL, Benelux & Nordics marketing activities within marketing, and across the broader business. Key CapabilitiesTo be successful in this role you will have... Demonstrable experience and understanding of NL, Benelux & Nordics regions and routes to market - able to gain immediate credibility and hit the ground running. Unapologetically client focused, yet commercially driven with keen interest in understanding of financial drivers / business requirements, and strong budget management skills. Relevant experience as demonstrated through past results. Good understanding of core project management skills. "Student of the game"; stays up to date on Marketing and industry trends. Fluent (written and verbal) in Dutch, English and (preferably) French and/or German A good eye for detail Proactive and prepared to take ownership. Good written and verbal skills. Desired CapabilitiesIf you also had this, it would be great... Graduate or relevant professional qualification.