Chief Marketing Officer

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial CMO who will take charge of the global marketing strategy, build a high-performing marketing team, and apply a creative and data-driven approach to drive growth, in the context of a merger.

Bizzdesign is a thriving SaaS company that has been transforming industries for the past 25 years, headquartered in Paris (FR) and Enschede (NL). We are a dedicated team of over 600 diverse individuals, representing over 32 nationalities, collaborating in over 19 countries. At Bizzdesign, you will join a passionate team of international experts who are always ready to lend a helping hand. We offer an environment defined by integrity, low ego, problem-solving, and effective teamwork. Our software platform plays a pivotal role in enabling global organizations, with many of them listed as Fortune 500 companies, to make informed decisions and drive change. Your work at Bizzdesign will have a tangible, worldwide impact in a constantly evolving landscape that demands continuous adaptation.

As the CMO of Bizzdesign, you will report to the COO and play a key role in the Corporate Management Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and business goal achievement. The main goals in 2025 will be to converge to one brand by September and drive business growth. You will lead a global marketing team across Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Event Marketing, PR, Content Creation, and Demand Generation.

Your responsibilities include:

• Marketing Performance Management: Critically analyze current team capabilities and manage performance to KPI targets, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary changes. Inspire, mentor, and develop the Marketing team, addressing performance gaps and making strategic hires to strengthen capabilities and drive high performance.
• Marketing Strategy Development: Create and implement a creative marketing plan aligned with business goals. Transition to product-focused growth strategies while showcasing offerings in the competitive SaaS market. Effectively integrate new brands into the overall marketing plan post-merger.
• Customer and Sales Alignment: Build relationships with customers to understand their challenges and apply insights to impactful marketing campaigns. Collaborate closely with sales leadership to align marketing and sales strategies.
• Digital Marketing Vision: Enhance the company’s digital presence across all major online platforms. Improve website performance and search engine ranking (SEO/SEA). Utilize social media channels, especially LinkedIn, for better positioning and customer outreach. Develop strong branding, clear messaging, and eye-catching content to generate leads.
• Budget and Data Management: Effectively prioritize substantial budgets across multiple markets and initiatives to maximize ROI. Conduct regular market analyses, use real-time data insights to identify growth opportunities and challenges, and define ideal customer profiles to implement a market-leading demand generation engine.
• Brand Reputation: Maintain and reinforce the company’s global brand reputation and positioning. Develop marketing campaigns that drive sales in strategic markets.

You have 15+ years of experience as a marketing executive professional within complex software and Enterprise B2B SaaS organizations. You have proven international experience in global markets. You have a go-getter attitude with the ability to hit the ground running, unify best practices, and lead through a post-merger transition. You have strong product marketing experience, with the ability to drive positioning and messaging processes to clearly articulate value propositions and unique differentiation across a multi-product portfolio, ensuring appropriate cross-functional collaboration. You have expertise in developing and implementing innovative, data-driven marketing strategies that align with business objectives to drive growth, enhance customer engagement, and strengthen brand reputation. You have a proven track record of successfully leading new product launches, including market research, go-to-market strategy development, and execution, resulting in measurable business growth. You have experience leading a brand convergence and transitioning to product-focused growth strategies. You have a strong ability to build relationships with customers, understand their challenges, and create result-oriented marketing campaigns. You have demonstrated ability to align marketing strategies across multiple product lines, ensuring consistency and synergy, while collaborating closely with sales leadership to achieve unified business objectives. You have a clear vision for enhancing the company’s digital presence through SEO/SEA, website optimization, and strategic use of social media (especially LinkedIn). You are a strong team leader with a track record of managing and growing high-performing global teams, providing mentorship, and making strategic hires. You must be fluent in English, both written and spoken. You are expected to travel frequently to different locations globally.

What is in it for you? Competitive package, including a robust pension scheme. A nice amount of holiday days to recharge, and more if you need them. A dynamic working atmosphere with great colleagues who foster positivity and camaraderie and many local events to connect on a personal level. Collaboration within an international environment, working with colleagues from around the globe. A culture that values your ideas, suggestions, and initiatives, regardless of your tenure. Embracing a hybrid work model, with the opportunity to work from anywhere you choose while enjoying regular in-office collaboration sessions (Utrecht/ Paris/ London/ Austin/ Boston/ Berlin).

We believe in a thorough and engaging hiring experience to ensure the best fit for both you and our team. Here’s what you can expect: Application Review: Our team carefully reviews all applications within a few days. If your CV aligns with our requirements, we’ll invite you to the first interview with our Recruiter. Interview Stages: You’ll go through six interviews, giving you the opportunity to meet key stakeholders, including members of our Management Team and your potential future colleagues. First Interview: Recruiter Second Interview: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Strategy Officer Additional Rounds: Various Management Team stakeholders and your future team members Timeline: The entire process typically takes 2 to 3 weeks from your first interaction with the Recruiter. We value transparency and want you to feel confident at every step. We look forward to getting to know you!

Please Note: To apply, please submit your application through our website or directly via this LinkedIn job post. Email applications will not be reviewed.

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