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Marketing & Communications Manager– Automotive & Mobility Jobs in Vienna, Austria at Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global)
Title: Marketing & Communications Manager– Automotive & Mobility
Company: Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global)
Location: Vienna, Austria
Marketing & Communications Manager– Automotive & Mobility – Vienna
Our client is part of a publicly listed international group operating across the automotive and mobility sectors. With a strong presence across multiple markets, the company specializes in automotive distribution, services, and related commercial operations. As part of its continued European expansion, the group is currently establishing its operations in Austria and building a local team to support long-term growth.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the brand’s local presence in Austria. This role will act as the key interface between the global headquarters (OEM) and the Austrian market, ensuring strong and consistent brand execution across all channels.
The position focuses on steering external partners, managing local go-to-market activities, and ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution in a dynamic, growing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the main point of contact for the Manufacturer’s global marketing and PR teams, ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution
- Adapt global brand guidelines, campaigns, and product toolkits to the Austrian market
- Manage and steer local PR and advertising agencies, ensuring clear direction, strong execution, and performance against KPIs
- Lead regular status meetings with agencies to track progress, optimize campaigns, and manage budgets effectively
- Oversee media planning, digital performance (SEO/SEM), and creative localization in collaboration with external partners
- Coordinate production partners for local content creation, including photoshoots, video production, and campaign assets
- Plan and execute local events such as press launches, roadshows, and brand activations
- Own and manage the local marketing and PR budget, ensuring efficient allocation across media, agencies, and production
- Lead the local go-to-market strategy for new product launches, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on timelines and deliverables
- Consolidate performance data from agencies and provide clear reporting to both local management and global stakeholders
Requirements:
- MUST: 6+ years of experience in Marketing / Communications, ideally within a consumer brand or automotive environment
- MUST: Native or fluent German and professional working proficiency in English
- Proven experience managing external agencies (PR, media, creative) and coordinating multiple stakeholders
- Strong ability to operate as an interface between global corporate teams and local execution partners
- Solid understanding of brand management, media planning, and digital marketing performance metrics
- Highly organized and structured, with strong project management skills
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field
Why join our client:
- Opportunity to play a key role in launching and scaling a new automotive operation in Austria
- High level of ownership in shaping the local brand presence and go-to-market strategy
- Backed by a stable, publicly listed international group with global operations
- Exposure to international collaboration and cross-border projects within Europe
Ready to help shape the after sales network of a growing automotive brand in Austria? Let’s talk.
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