Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

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Responsible for driving excellence in brand & communications including marketing alignment for Körber in the US/North American market, supporting global brand positioning and business growth.

Your role in our team

• You will identify and leverage US / North America specific market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to inform brand building and communication strategies.
• You will adapt and implement Körber’s global brand and communication strategy for the US/North American market, aligning with local business goals and stakeholder needs
• You will develop integrated 360° communication plans for internal and external stakeholders (employees, customers, prospects, investors, industry analysts, media).
• You will ensure alignment and synergies with Körber Brand & Communications, Strategic Marketing & Sales, Business Area MarCom, and US-based marketing, communications, and HR teams / individuals
• You will ensure aligned budgeting and planning input for the Brand & Communications as well as the Strategic Marketing & Sales teams
• You will strengthen Körber's brand positioning in the US by establishing the company as a thought leader in key areas. Ensure consistent application of the brand across all touchpoints to create a unified and compelling brand experience
• You will manage day-to-day US-focused communications operations
• You will steer collaboration with our US PR agency together with the Heads CoE Strategy & Brand as well as PR of the global team
• You will evolve internal communications to support employee retention, culture, and strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A) in the US / North American market as well as ensure better visibility of the region in global Körber platforms and formats
• You will develop and execute pre-funnel brand building strategies that support sales growth and market entry / expansion in the US/North America.
• You will create and tailor Körber content for the US market, including stories, press releases, campaign messaging and marketing materials that reflect Körber’s value proposition and regional culture
• You will increase awareness of US-specific regulatory requirements and advise on communications compliance.

Your profile

• You have a degree in social studies, psychology, business administration, or related fields, with significant experience in journalism, marketing, and / or corporate communications.
• You have 10++ years’ experience in integrated corporate / marketing communications, brand building, channel messaging and paid media strategies
• You have the proven ability to pitch topics and experts to media; experience with PR, internal comms, and thought leadership as well as state-of-the-art impactful brand building / marketing campaigns
• You are creative, tech/AI-savvy, and results-oriented, with strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• You are a keen learner, traveler across cultures and time zones
• You are a brand and communications ambassador with a passion for business growth and market positioning.
• You are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and proactive in seeking synergies and opportunities.
• You are a global team player who is keen to work in cross-functional / regional teams

Your working environment at Körber

Join Körber and you will work in an innovative, friendly and digital environment providing the opportunity to advance your career. Irrespective of whether it is engineering, production or supporting exciting projects – you have the chance to contribute your expertise and make a difference. 

Your benefits

• Modern work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• Global operating company with a wide customer basis and a growing business
• International cooperation within group-expert network to implement corporate wide concepts
• Work on a team with a focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements
• Attractive compensation package including health insurance and 401k

Can you find yourself in this profile?

Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Equal employer opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job advertisement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. 

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Nichole Schally is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.

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