Head of Operational Marketing

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for brand development and operational marketing? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Group Own Brand Head of Operational Marketing. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented international team and make a significant impact on our brand's global presence.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Head of Operational Marketing is responsible for the further development of designs that are directly related to the presentation of our brands. Networking with all relevant stakeholders to successfully establish our brands and marketing instruments in the business units is also a priority. The Head of Operational Marketing leads a team of five international employees, consisting of graphic and campaign designers.

Main Tasks

• Lead and inspire the team

• Development of packaging design and other media for the presentation of our brands

• Improvement of the processing steps in one's own department and with other partners

• Implementation of brand and product campaigns

• Management of external agencies

• Manage the budget independently

• Member of the International Marketing Committee

Necessary Skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English, preferably also in German

• Strong leadership by challenging and encouraging the team and clear structures in the cooperation

• Hands-on mentality with operational integration into the action

• Many years of experience in brand development and product marketing

• Well organized

• Strong communication and listening skills

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office

• Broad knowledge of tools, building materials and how they are used is an advantage but not a requirement

• Willingness to travel frequently for regular meetings in Copenhagen, visits to our business units and international appointments (> 5 days per month)

Reporting Line

The Head of Operational Marketing is directly reporting to the Group Own Brand Director.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our brands, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our brand's operational marketing on a global scale.

STARK Group

STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C

Agency Policy

STARK Group appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.