Manager, Marketing Strategy & CMO Office

Manager, Marketing Strategy & CMO Office City: Copenhagen V Country/Region: DK Application Deadline: 15/10/2024 Do you want to be a driver in shaping the Marketing strategy for Pandora and be a thought partner to the Director Marketing Strategy and CMO office in determining the future of our brand and developing recommendations for future action? If so, then this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Drive Pandora’s strategic initiatives within the Marketing Organization
As Manager of Strategy and CMO Office, you will partner with the Director Marketing Strategy and CMO office to support the continued growth of Pandora and drive strategic initiatives. You will be collaborating with the Marketing Lead Team (MLT), Cluster leads and other key stakeholders to coordinate and expedite the completion of major projects and priorities. You will be a thought partner in setting direction aligned to the company’s strategies.

In this role, you will support the Marketing Strategy and CMO Office Director in creating structure and focus around the CMO office agenda and strategy and based on this, develop recommendations for action. You will critically analyse implementation plans from a balanced perspective: external/internal, global/local, etc. You will be responsible for maintaining an overall timeline of priorities and provide periodic progress updates to the Line Manager, CMO, the MLT and other stakeholders. A key responsibility will be in collaboration with your line manger to proactively flag issues or risk and develop mitigation plans or workarounds with the appropriate teams.

You will also lead & support special projects that span across functions within marketing and beyond, including bringing to life the Phoenix strategy and supporting new market openings to ensure the right balance between global strategy and local realities.

You will conceive improved ways in which the Marketing organisation can interact to accomplish common business goals and be inspired by the Pandora values. Furthermore, you will be actively involved in the communication within the Marketing organisation and gain commitment from the team to achieve business objectives through clear communication of the CMO’s vision.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the MLT to ensure meetings are efficient, collaboration is fostered, and organizational priorities are clear.
• Collaborating with the Line Manager CMO and the MLT. Ensure adequate planning, resource allocation and risk management is in place over each strategic initiative.
• Consolidating timelines incorporating objectives to the CMO, highlighting areas with the potential for increased collaboration or possible conflict.
• Providing periodic (quarterly/monthly) tracking and reporting on the progress of current strategic initiatives and other objectives (e.g. Phoenix bi-monthly reporting, etc).
• Developing a point of view for the Marketing organisation on external market trends, competition, and other global influences, e.g., omni capabilities, competitive analysis, the future of marketing, etc.
• Contributing to initiatives aimed at improving organizational health, such as employee engagement, culture building, training, and development programs.
• Managing the planning and readiness of the CMO and Marketing teams for key forums, including Executive Leadership Team (e.g. SIR) and Market Visits. Follow-up with other functions (e.g. S&BD, AP, CRO) where needed.

At Pandora, we dream, we dare, we care, and we deliver.
Our values are important to us and how we work which is why we are looking for someone who truly models these values and possesses the following personal attributes;

• You can think strategically and support as a thought partner to senior leaders.
• You have a strong project management background that you have proven successfully in the context of complex, cross functional projects for major consumer facing brands.
• You are a demonstrated change agent who can partner with all levels of the organisation to facilitate and drive transformational change.
• You have strong communication skills; both written and oral, and you can translate business strategy into actionable plans and tactics.

Furthermore, we hope you have or can demonstrate:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in marketing, preferably within a consumer and/or retail-oriented business, ideally in luxury, fashion or jewellery industry.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently but also to collaborate with cross-functional business partners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while also maintaining attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint and other widely used technologies.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbally.

Additional information
Global Career Band 4
Reporting to the Director Marketing Strategy and CMO Office.

Did we get your attention?
If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of the Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible. We encourage you to attach a CV and Cover Letter into the application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site - www.pandoragroup.com

Icing on the cake
You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Besides our beautiful interior design we are also proud of our LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design. This means that we use as few natural resources as possible and that we use them with respect. The result is a professional and dynamic space that is unique, comfortable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.

About Pandora
Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023.

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.

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