Commercial Europe Region Marketing Director (Germany)

Coventry, UK (On-site)

€122K/yr – €180K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the global luxury automotive brand marketing engine by shaping strategy, brand storytelling and high-impact launches across channels, with strong cross‑functional game plans and dealer activation.

  • Strategic ownership: translate business goals into data-driven plans and manage a global marketing agenda.
  • Brand & launch excellence: direct high‑visibility product launches and authentic Lotus brand experiences that move the sales needle.
  • Channel leadership: oversee media, creative agencies, social ecosystems, PR, and dealer marketing to protect the brand and drive demand.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own the overarching marketing strategy, translating business objectives into an insightful, data-driven plan that captures market opportunities and defends against competitive challenges.
  • Champion creative excellence by conceiving and directing high-impact, innovative product launch campaigns and brand experiences that are authentic to the Lotus legacy, generate significant buzz, and directly contribute to the sales pipeline.
  • Provide visionary leadership to media and creative agencies, setting a clear and ambitious creative vision and ensuring all outputs are of the highest standard and aligned with our brand strategy.
  • Spearhead our digital transformation by building our social media ecosystem from the ground up (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn), embracing emerging platforms and trends to engage new audiences.
  • Oversee the strategic development and user experience of the company’s official website and mobile app, ensuring they serve as premier digital touchpoints for brand immersion and lead generation.
  • Direct a comprehensive Marketing PR strategy encompassing crisis management, product PR, Marketing PR and sustained brand storytelling.
  • Cultivate and leverage senior-level relationships with key media, influencers, and industry partners to protect and enhance the brand's reputation and authority.
  • Ensure a consistent and powerful brand narrative across all internal and external communication channels.
  • Oversee product launches (vehicles, components, or industrial solutions)
  • Collaborate with engineering, sales, and product teams to ensure success of product launch.
  • Planning, organize and manage marketing events and promotion
  • Analyze competitors, pricing, and customer insights
  • Use data analytics to guide decision-making
  • Monitor industry shifts (EV, PHEV adoption)
  • Developing online, offline consumer experiences/journey includes website management, leads management etc.
  • Partner with country directors and sales teams to develop and execute hyper-localized retail marketing activities and dealer events that drive customer traffic and sales conversion.
  • Equip the dealer network with powerful marketing tools, materials, and co-op advertising guidance to elevate the customer journey at the point of sale.
  • Analyse market performance to continuously refine marketing support and maximize return on investment across all markets.

Requirements

  • Progressive experience in marketing and PR, with previous experience in a senior leadership role (Director / Head of / VP level) within an international setting.
  • Mandatory experience working with OEM global luxury brands, deep understanding of the high-net-worth consumer mindset.
  • Fluent in English is essential for effective communication with global stakeholders, bilingual and multi-language is desirable.
  • Expertise in social media and digital marketing landscapes, with a proven ability to adapt and apply successful strategies to the European and UK markets.
  • A distinguished leadership style, exceptional in cross-team collaboration and resource integration. You must be able to unify and inspire internal teams, agency partners, and regional stakeholders to break down silos, enhance efficiency, and elevate the quality of all marketing outputs.
  • Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable track record of converting brand strategies into measurable sales leads and revenue growth.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business or relevant field

Nice to Have

  • Experience bridging European and Chinese digital marketing practices
  • Multilingual or bilingual capabilities

Benefits

  • Diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization.
  • We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process.
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Group Lotus

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Lotus is a global performance brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage. Since the formation of Lotus in 1948, it has been pioneering true automotive innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform and feel. Lotus Group is made up of a high-performance sports car business, Lotus Cars, and an all-electric luxury mobility provider, Lotus Technology. Together, we are setting a new standard for automotive excellence.

Founded in 1948
Norwich, England, GBR
1.7K employees (107 in marketing)
52% recommend to a friend
53% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
563.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$101
Traffic Source Mix
Search
62.6%
Direct
30%
Referral
4.5%
Social
1.9%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
53 (3% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$122.7M
Last Raise
$106.4M
Debt Financing, 10 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Debt Financing • $106.4M
  • Nov 2013
    Grant • $16.3M

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