Marketing Director, B2B

Hemel Hempstead, Luton, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the EMEA B2B strategy and integrated function, translating commercial priorities into multi-channel demand programs, differentiated messaging, and measurable revenue impact across markets.

  • Strategy & Leadership: define the EMEA B2B plan, unify the function, and align GTM with targets.
  • Demand & Performance: own end-to-end demand generation and pipeline metrics with attribution and full-funnel ownership.
  • Messaging & Enablement: develop market-ready B2B messaging and enablement across global and local stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and Leadership: Define and own the B2B marketing strategy for EMEA, aligned to the commercial priorities and targets
  • Lead the transition from a divisionally structured marketing team to a single, integrated B2B function, driving clarity of purpose, focus and accountability
  • Act as the senior marketing voice for B2B across EMEA, representing the function in commercial and leadership forums
  • Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Leadership teams to align go-to-market strategies
  • Demand Generation & Pipeline: Own end-to-end demand generation for B2B across EMEA, with clear accountability for marketing attributable revenue performance and full funnel conversion metrics
  • Develop and execute multi-channel demand generation programmes that generate measurable results across BHN's key B2B propositions, including One4all Rewards and the broader BHN proposition
  • Drive a performance-first culture within the team, with rigorous KPI setting, tracking and optimisation across all programmes
  • Messaging: Lead the development of compelling, insight-driven messaging and positioning for BHN's B2B propositions across EMEA
  • Ensure messaging is differentiated, commercially relevant, and consistently applied across all channels and markets
  • Work closely with global marketing and product marketing and local stakeholders to translate product capability into market-ready narratives & sales enablement support that resonate with B2B buyers

Requirements

  • Significant B2B marketing leadership experience, ideally within financial services, fintech, payments or a related sector
  • Proven track record of building and executing demand generation programmes that have delivered measurable pipeline and revenue impact
  • Experience leading and developing senior marketing teams across multiple markets
  • Demonstrable experience owning and managing substantial marketing budgets
  • Ability to translate complex offerings into clear, compelling B2B narratives
  • Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced organization, ideally through a period of change or transformation
  • Highly analytical with a strong command of marketing data, attribution models and performance reporting
  • Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into clear marketing plans
  • Strong commercial acumen and ability to engage credibly with senior sales and business leadership
  • Excellent communicator and influencer, able to operate effectively at all levels of the organization

Preferred

  • Candidates who have successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results.
  • Curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies and thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact.

Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave, birthday time off, and volunteering leave.
  • Health & Well-being: Private medical insurance, employee assistance program, enhanced parental leave, and free eye tests.
  • Financial Rewards: Group income protection, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts with our bYond card.
  • Flexibility & Engagement: Office group activities and support for physical and mental health.
  • Recognition: Participate in Flyers, our leading recognition program with financial rewards.
  • Hybrid: Typically 2 days per week in the office. We’re open to flexible working arrangements and will consider reasonable adjustments in line with individual needs.
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Blackhawk Network

Blackhawk Network (BHN) delivers branded payment solutions through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. We collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue. We reliably execute security-minded solutions worldwide. Join us as we shape the future of global branded payments. Learn more at BHN.com.

Founded in 2023
Pleasanton, California, USA
2.8K employees (214 in marketing)