Description of the role

Versuni, formerly known as Philips Domestic Appliances, has a simple yet powerful purpose of turning houses into homes. As a house of brands, Versuni is home to the brands: Philips, Saeco, Gaggia, Preethi, Philips Walita, L'OR Barista and Senseo. They create and deliver sustainable product innovations in kitchen appliances, coffee, climate care, garment and floor care.

We aim to find in you the new Senior Global Marketing Specialist, part of the Global Brands & Marketing Strategies Team, based in Amsterdam. As Senior Global Marketing Specialist you take on an expert role in brand marketing and thought leadership. To be the ideal candidate for this position, you are entrepreneurial minded with a proven track record in developing and executing successful marketing activities and campaigns. You have a great understanding of branding strategies and are skilled at creating thought-provoking and compelling content that resonates with audiences.

As Senior Global Marketing Specialist, you'll be the go-to person in the development and implementation of the branding and thought leadership strategies, working closely with cross-functional teams to make sure they align with the business objectives.

You will also be leading programs and projects around the global brands of Versuni, including new positioning, a sustainability vision and related goals for the global brands. As part of the strategy, you will also develop specific partner marketing plans including investment strategy, creative approach and messaging. Your goal in all of this is to create brand awareness and value through creative, compelling and credible co-branding and co-marketing activities with the partners of Versuni.

In this role, you will act as a topic expert and sparring partner for C-level and you will work closely with the global brand team, the local marketing organization, the branding and partnership team, sales teams, other business units and external agencies.

Other responsibilities are:

• Organise marketing workshops to educate colleagues and internal stakeholders;
• Additionally, you have a passion for sustainability and ESGs and are able to apply this knowledge to create impactful marketing initiatives.

About the organization

Versuni markets a portfolio of iconic domestic appliance (household) brands. The company started as Philips Domestic Appliances, a business division of Royal Philips. In September 2021 it became a standalone company and in February 2023 the new company name Versuni was announced. Versuni is proud to build on 130 years of legacy. Over 6,400 employees are working together globally. Versuni's purpose is to turn houses into homes. The Versuni company name puts a new spin on a powerful word – UNIVERSE. No matter where you live, we all have a need for home. With more than a million loyal customers and products represented in more than 100 countries, Versuni's talented teams discover, design and deliver solutions that improve consumers’ lives at home.

This organization is committed to making conscious choices in everything they do. Their ambition is to lead the way towards a circular economy for electronics by creating products with repairability in mind, fit to be refurbished and repaired and reused again. By 2025 they aim for 100% of our products to be designed in line with our EcoDesign requirements.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate for this role has at least 12 years of marketing experience in an international environment. You have a proven track record in branding and marketing and are familiar with leading and managing effective joint marketing/co-branding activities with multiple parties from various segments and industries. You are experienced in creating strong content. 

In addition you are:

• An inspirational leader with strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Skilled in project management and experienced in working with external agencies;
• Fluent in English.

Versuni values diversity, has a multi-functional and diverse team, with different points of view, different ways of thinking and new capabilities to strengthen.

How will you make the difference?

You will make the difference with your broad marketing experience and your expertise in branding, thought leadership topics and sustainability programs. You are excellent in content creation, communications and your are used to working with different brands in a dynamic environment.

Remuneration

Versuni creates a great place to work for people who share their passion for turning people’s houses into homes, with teams as diverse as the homes they care for. Versuni has a huge growth ambition, so you can grow together and support each other and get to create your own career. Versuni offers a competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package, including for example;

• Annual incentive;
• Flex Pension plan and collective discount on health insurance;
• Personal development & care days and volunteering day;
• Hybrid model – possibility to work 2 days from home.

Apply for this position

I would like to receive your cv and a short description of why this vacancy interests you via the application form on this web page.

If the vacancy aligns with your experience and wishes, I would very much like to get in touch with you, then we can discuss the company culture and contents of the position to see if it really aligns with your expectations.

I'm looking forward to your application and I'm reachable via e-mail: Derek@weknowpeople.nl or by phone: +31634854789.