After-Sales & Precision Farming Marketing Manager
Description
The After-Sales & Precision Farming Marketing Manager owns the strategic and commercial marketing for After-Sales & Precision Farming, covering Genuine Parts, KVG Services and Precision Farming Solutions across the Kverneland, Vicon and Kubota Implements brands. The role combines commercial, dealer-facing marketing execution for After-Sales marketing with commercial product marketing responsibility for Precision Farming, sitting at the crossroads of campaign planning, product marketing, content production and cross-functional collaboration with Sales Companies (SC), Sales Managers, Product Managers (CPM/SPM), GRMC and external agencies.
Description of the Role & Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the After-Sales & Precision Farming marketing plan.
- Develop and implement product marketing plans and campaigns in cooperation with Commercial and Strategic Product Management (CPM/SPM).
- Maintain and update the product Go-to-market Roadmap in cooperation with SPM, CPM, Product Development and the Marketing Director.
- Develop marketing launch plans following the go-to-market strategy in cooperation with CPM, GRMC and Sales Companies.
- Own product marketing across all relevant brands and product groups.
- Design and execute online and offline marketing campaigns in cooperation with the Digital Specialist, GRMC and Sales Companies.
- Develop product stories in cooperation with PM and Sales Companies.
- Drive competitor benchmarking on offers and promotions to support campaign positioning.
- Produce and maintain dealer-facing marketing materials, including brochures, leaflets, product information, presentations, price lists and seasonal promotional materials.
- Organize photo and video shoots with SPM/CPM and external suppliers, including production of photo, video and animation content.
- Safeguard corporate branding and design guidelines across all marketing materials.
- Plan and support product training, including iXperience Days and other training events.
- Steer the product naming strategy in cooperation with SPM, Sales Companies and IP.
- Plan and support trade shows and events.
- Maintain regular marketing alignment with GRMC, Sales Companies and Kubota Marketing.
- Strong command of social media platforms and content scheduling tools.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g. Crownpeak, eZ Publish) and with CRM Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Solid analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Education
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Agribusiness or a related field.
- Proven experience in product or commercial marketing, ideally in related B2B/industrial or agricultural sector.