Head of Marketing / Senior Marketing Manager - mat leave contract

We seek to hire a maternity leave substitute for the Head of Marketing/Senior Marketing Manager position. The position will be an essential resource for our further growth and will play a significant part in the development of our company. The role is based in Oslo, Norway. The candidate will work closely with the CEO and other department managers.

This position offers a temporary contract as a substitute for maternity leave. This will be for about 12 - 16 months of maternity leave coverage, starting from March/April 2024. While the current position is a temporary contract for a maternity leave substitute, it may be extended to a permanent job based on performance and availability of positions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth.

• Lead a small marketing team of 2-3 individuals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve team goals and objectives.

• Wearing multiple marketing hats to cover all areas needed to succeed and reach goals (Website Management, CRM system, Google Ads, SEO, campaigns, partnerships, and collaborations).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including product development, sales, and operations, to ensure alignment of marketing efforts with overall company objectives.

• Oversee the creation and implementation of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, social media, email marketing, content marketing, and events.

• Manage the marketing budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently to maximize ROI and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Track, measure, and analyze marketing campaign performance and effectiveness using relevant analytics tools and metrics, and make data-driven decisions to optimize marketing initiatives.

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in marketing, and incorporate innovative ideas and approaches into marketing strategies.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in marketing roles, with a proven track record of success in developing and executing marketing strategies and campaigns.

• Experience in various marketing skills (Website Management, CRM system, Google Ads, SEO, campaigns, partnerships, and collaborations)

• Experience in a leadership or management role, with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team.

• Experience in bringing physical products to a market.

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable marketing initiatives.

• Fluency in English (Norwegian is not required)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in marketing software, CRM systems (Hubspot), and analytics platforms.

• Creative thinking, a passion for innovation, and a drive to continuously learn and improve.

• Experience in the coffee industry is a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a chance to work in a team-oriented atmosphere in an enjoyable and functional office space.

• Flexible working 

• Daily catered lunch

• International team

• Dogs in the office

• Home office days available 

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

At ROEST, you will get the opportunity to make an impact and join us as we design solutions that will revolutionize the coffee industry. We are a small team, so your contribution will quickly influence our company and the team. We are currently scaling up the production of our first product while at the same time developing a new production coffee roaster. You will be part of what we aim to be: an incredible journey to make intelligent and efficient solutions for the coffee industry. Since 2018, we have sold over 1500 roasters worldwide to more than 88 countries. What started as a master's thesis became a fast-growing, open-minded company with an international team dedicated to improving coffee.