Marketing & Communications Manager

Salary Competitive

šŸ‘‰ Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity

Join us in shaping a sustainable world free from plastic pollution

At PlasticFri our vision is a sustainable world free from plastic pollution. Plastics are made from petroleum and stay in the environment for thousands of years! By 2050, the oceans could have more plastic than fish. At PlasticFri, we are on a mission to change that.

šŸ† PlasticFri has been awarded as the ā€œWorldā€™s Most Innovative Sustainability Startupā€ among 1400 companies Worldwide!

šŸ„‡ We were also recently received the prestigious ā€œGlobal Tech Innovator" award among 2000 technology companies worldwide.

We are now scaling our team in order to continue our mission of creating a world free from plastic pollution, where circularity has been enabled.


Marketing & Communications Manager

As Marketing & Communications Manager you are responsible for the strategy, planning and execution of all marketing and communication areas with the goal of making PlasticFri a world known global player. You will work with all brand, marketing and social media channels and activities as well as external communications and PR activities. You will manage and build upon our current marketing team. The role is both very strategic and hands-on operational and will involve setting strategic priorities, executing on plan, coaching team members and collaborating with all other teams at PlasticFri. As a member of the management team you are key in shaping the strategy and building our company and making sure we deliver on our mission. Your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Develop and execute marketing strategy and plans, define target audiences and set marketing goals and metrics
  • Design and execute on marketing campaigns across all channels including digital and print and to increase brand awareness and sales
  • Manage the brand positioning, brand strategy, build a brand toolbox and ensure brand awareness and consistency across all platforms and that all communications reflect PlasticFriā€™s brand values and messaging
  • Manage public relations and PlasticFriā€™s public image and define PR strategy and plan and handle all activities, media relations and press releases
  • Proactively follow industry and market trends and conduct research when needed to identity and understand trends, consumer behaviour and innovations
  • Forecast and manage the marketing and communications budget and allocate resources effectively
  • Track, analyze and report on all data analytics to measure results of all activities and take action when needed
  • Identify innovative ways of working and partner opportunities to scale marketing activities
  • Manage team and identify and hire new talent, set objectives and coach team into a high performing team


    Ideal Candidate

    In order to succeed in the role, we believe that you have:

    • At least 3-5 years of experience within marketing working with a global brand
    • Proven ability to develop comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that drive business growth and brand awareness with excellent results
    • Skills and experience in maintaining and evolving a brand's identity and plan
    • Experience from working with communications and public relations, having managed media relations, press campaigns and releases
    • Great knowledge about different Social Media channels including Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok
    • Some proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design tools like Canva or Sketch.
    • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team with high engagement, setting strategic direction and aligning marketing efforts with overall business goals
    • Excellent project management skills with strong organizational and time management and prioritization skills to ensure successful outcomes and a track record of delivering results on marketing campaigns
    • Ability to manage budgets effectively, allocate resources efficiently, and analyze data to measure the impact of marketing efforts.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills to craft compelling messaging, engage diverse audiences, and convey the brand's story effectively.
    • Ability to work well in fast paced and changing environments and handle pressure
    • Fluent speaking and writing skills in English and Swedish


    We also see that you;

    • Are passionate about impact and sustainability
    • Thrive in a fast-paced environment, being a doer and learning on the way
    • Are proactive and independent and take own initiatives and execute and deliver on them in order to achieve great results
    • Are curious to learn new areas and ways of working and improve
    • Possess self leadership, being accountable for your responsibilities and managing your work and time and development


    Interested?

    We are interviewing continuously with the aim of filling the position as soon as possible. Apply today!

    Perks and benefits

    This job comes with several perks and benefits

    Flexible working hours
    Flexible working hours

    Near public transit
    Near public transit

    Social gatherings
    Social gatherings

    Skill development
    Skill development

    Work life balance
    Work life balance

    Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

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    Grale is a GreenTech company from Sweden with the vision to end plastic pollution catastrophe. Conventional plastics are made from petroleum and stay in the environment up to 1000 years! By 2050, the oceans could have more plastic than fish. We are on a mission to change that! šŸ† Grale has been awarded as the ā€œWorldā€™s Most Innovative Sustainability Startupā€ among 1400 companies Worldwide! šŸ„‡Ā  We were also recently received the prestigious ā€œGlobal Tech Innovator" award among 2000 technology companies worldwide. We are now scaling our team in order to continue our mission of creating a world free from plastic pollution, where circularity has been enabled.Ā  Please see our job openings and connect with us here: https://career.grale.com

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