Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product marketing vision and strategy for Vodafone Business’ Connectivity & Unified Communications products and services based on an understanding of our product portfolio, customer needs, market trends, competitive landscape and business goals.
• You will drive product growth and success by leading a portfolio marketing team that effectively positions and messages the value of our Connectivity & Unified Communications portfolios, including a range of managed services.
• Take accountability for and be the lead point-of-contact for Connectivity & Unified Communications portfolio marketing, including a range of managed services, working with your team to deliver the right activity on time.
• Lead and develop a high performing team of product marketing professionals - building a culture of engagement, performance and wellbeing to enable Portfolio Marketing Team success.
• Partner with the Portfolio Leads and Local Marketing Teams to build and manage delivery of the annual portfolio marketing plans for Vodafone Business Connectivity & Unified Communications, including a range of managed services.
• Acts as the voice of the customer, translating deep audience insight, market trends and buyer behaviours into clear positioning, messaging and product direction - serving as the go-to subject matter expert.
• Define and maintain product and service-based positioning for the Vodafone Business Connectivity & Unified Communications , aligning to our overall brand positioning.
• Build and use a deep understanding of Vodafone Business’ Connectivity and/or Unified Communications products and services to create clear, credible messaging.
• Team leadership in developing high-quality buyer-enabled content across the buyer’s process such as presentations, datasheets, whitepapers, case studies, video, interactive tools and web content.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product positioning and marketing strategies.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a B2B product marketing role focused on Connectivity and/or Unified Communications
• Proven track record of successfully developing positioning and messaging for Connectivity and/or Unified Communications including managed services, based on data and insights.
• Demonstrated experience in producing a range buyer-led content to accelerate revenues by across complex Connectivity and/or Unified Communications B2B buying journeys
• Deep understanding of the Connectivity and/or Unified Communications market landscape
• Working knowledge of customer needs and challenges across the spectrum of customer segments and verticals
• History in managing complex budgets across CAPEX, OPEX and Partner MDF
• Capability to balance vision and tactical team-based execution
• Strong people leadership skills, stakeholder management and influence without authority, across a matrix organisation
• A passion for developing and coaching a direct team, backed up by examples
• Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels

Benefits

• Yearly bonus: 20%
• Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel OR a cash alternative of £630 per month.
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan