Marketing Manager, Lighting & Performance Audio in Hemel Hempstead

Overview

A Career at HARMAN. HARMAN is a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, with people focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are part of our DNA. At HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

HARMAN Professional Solutions, a global leader in the design and manufacture of leading-edge audio, video, control, and lighting systems. Our solutions cater to markets including live performance, audio production, large venues, cinema, retail, corporate, education, government, hospitality, and broadcast. We’re committed to delivering powerful, innovative, and reliable solutions designed for world-class performance.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive into the exciting world of the global audio market / enterprise video and control solutions / professional entertainment and architectural lighting in technological innovation. But that's not all — at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills in our agile and supportive culture.

About the Role

The Performance Audio & Lighting Marketing Manager will be responsible for determining, overseeing and executing all marketing activity for HARMAN Professional Solution’s product categories in the live performance space across EMEA. Reporting to the Regional Marketing Team Lead and Market Manager, this role partners closely with the Global Brand, Activation and Content Manager and be the strategic Marketing partner to the Sales Director, Performance Audio and Lighting, EMEA to drive the commercial success of the category by leveraging your extensive knowledge of the live performance industry and our target customers to build excitement around our brands and a high level of engagement with our customers.

The ideal candidate brings experience within the live events sector, along with a strong passion for marketing and the measurable impact it can deliver. You are a proactive self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and able to balance strategic thinking with effective execution.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Business Development, Global Marketing, Product Segments, Technical Services, and Finance, as well as external agencies. You will also build strong relationships with key partners and retailers to deliver marketing initiatives that support business growth and strengthen brand presence across the region.

What You Will Do

• Own and deliver the EMEA marketing strategy for Live & Performance, translating business priorities into clear, high-impact marketing initiatives.
• Act as a trusted, proactive partner to regional sales and leadership teams, including Performance Audio and Lighting, influencing direction and accelerating commercial outcomes.
• Lead integrated, end-to-end campaigns across PR, digital, content, advertising, and events, collaborating with global teams and agencies to ensure consistent, best-in-class execution.
• Represent HARMAN externally for your categories, building strong industry and partner relationships and supporting the shift toward deeper, more strategic customer partnerships.
• Work closely with Business Development and Sales to develop compelling storytelling and content that engages core audiences and supports pipeline growth.
• Manage budgets, measure ROI, track KPIs, and clearly communicate performance and insights to senior stakeholders.
• Leverage industry knowledge and networks to inform category strategy, identify opportunities, and feed market intelligence back into the business.

What You Need to Be Successful

• At least solid marketing experience (c. 5+ years), with a proven ability to stay ahead of trends, best practice, and evolving marketing techniques.
• Strong industry experience and an established network within the live performance sector (c. 5+ years), paired with deep market understanding and genuine passion for space.
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related discipline, with additional relevant marketing qualifications where applicable.
• A self-starter mindset comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment, able to think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of how marketing activity drives and supports wider business objectives.
• A growth mindset, with a track record of innovation, creative thinking, and bringing fresh ideas to life.
• Agile and confident, able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and prioritize effectively in response to business needs.
• Highly self-managed, curious by nature, and unafraid to ask questions motivated by learning and growing within a dynamic, high-growth organization.
• A natural problem-solver with the ability to influence stakeholders, build momentum, and keep teams aligned and engaged.
• A collaborative team player with strong project management, organization, and delivery skills.
• Data-driven, detail-oriented, and confident using insights to inform decisions and demonstrate impact.
• The personal stature, credibility, and confidence to build trust and influence across EMEA, global teams, and senior business partners.

What is Nice to Have

• International experience, comfortable working with many countries and different cultures.
• Additional European or Middle East language skills a plus.
• Well-networked within the European Tour Audio space, contacts with sound engineers, lighting designers, and rental companies.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• This position requires driving. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated according to company policy. Candidates must have no more than four active points for moving violations (as recorded by any motor vehicle agency) and no history of operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.