Marketing Communications Specialist
Hybrid
Full Time
#Marketing
#Sales Support
#Campaign Management
#Lead Generation
#Market Intelligence
#Project Management
#Written Communication
#Verbal Communication
#Collaboration
#Customer Satisfaction
Who we are...
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery.
Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029.
The role
The Marketing Communication Specialist will partner with cross-functional marketing and sales to develop, manage and execute marketing programs and campaigns for EMEA Customers. They will partner with the Sales team to identify, develop, implement and evaluate marketing communication strategies and tactics, based on local Customer, segment, and market needs and in line with company objectives, brand recognition and budgetary guidelines to maintain and support the growth of Cell Signaling Technology Europe B.V.
You'll have the opportunity to...
- To work alongside fellow marketers in the areas of planning, developing, producing, delivering and maintaining marketing materials and event deliverables. Examples include but are not limited to collateral, email, website and booth design etc.
- To manage and execute marketing tactics for targeted EMEA campaigns.
- To develop written materials including marketing copy, weekly newsletters, business communications, reports, and presentations.
- To ensure impactful messaging by understanding local market requirements
- To manage and execute targeted lead generation campaigns that result in sales ready opportunities and maximized ROI.
- To create (local) sales tools that support commercial teams and convey CST’s value proposition.
- To brainstorm and develop ideas for creative European marketing tactics.
- To collaborate closely with (global) Product Management & (global) Marketing Communication teams and sales / distributor teams to ensure alignment with goals and consistency in messaging.
- To serve as day-to-day contact to both sales and cross-functional marketing team members.
- To support and work closely with Customers to ensure Customer satisfaction.
- To gather European market intelligence incl. but not limited to funding, market dynamics, customer buying behaviour, purchasing platforms and competitors’ activities.
- To identify key business trends and findings unique to the Region.
- To participate in local conferences and (joint) customer visits
- To own and manage any relevant agency partners
- To maintain CST Marketing mailbox with Marketing team members
- To execute administrative responsibilities. Examples include but not limited to monthly operational reports, expenses, and other operational requirements
- To complete other related duties as assigned.
Who you are and what you bring to the team...
- A bachelor’s degree in a Life Science discipline
- At least 3 years relevant marketing experience in a similar role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organization, and attention to detail
- Experience working with sales channels and distributors
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects while managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of Dutch (A2-B1)
Ideally, you have...
- Working knowledge of channel and B2B marketing programs
- Familiarity with WorkFront, HubSpot and Salesforce a benefit, but not required
- Working knowledge of adobe creative suite preferred, but not required
- Hybrid role: minimum 2 days/week in the office
- Willingness to travel (when required)
What we offer....
At Cell Signaling Technology (CST) we recognize that people will always be our most important asset. Providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating working environment that understands the importance of diversity, human dignity and meaningful work is as important as establishing company policies that incorporate excellent health insurance and pay benefits. We recognize that development of people is the key to their happiness and thus ensure every employee has impactful discussions with their manager and develops actionable performance and professional development plans. Lastly, we are committed to engaging and supporting our employees in committees and philanthropy that benefit their local communities and environment through community investment programs.
Benefits
- Good work-life balance
- Close to the central station of Leiden
- € 250,- yearly sport contribution
- € 50,- yearly wellness contribution
- Bicycle plan
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Development opportunities
- Great CSR initiatives
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a veteran or as a member of the military or status in any group protected by applicable federal or state laws.
AGENCIES
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Cell Signaling Technology (CST) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CST, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CST for this position and a valid agreement with CST is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CST agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
