Marketing & PR Manager (all genders)

Position: Marketing & PR Manager (all genders)

Location: Stuttgart, Germany

Job Id: 974

# of Openings: 1

Charging into the future

As a worldwide leader in complete lithium-ion energy storage solutions that offer high power, high energy and excellent safety and outstanding life, we provide our customers with quality products, when and where they need them. A123 products deliver excellent energy density providing more driving range per charge. Our advanced technology allows vehicle manufacturers to engineer powertrain advancements that are environmentally conscious. These advances help reduce emissions, provide better fuel economy and start to reduce our reliance on oil.

Breakthrough technology forms the core of our automotive product portfolio and allows us to manufacture highly competitive lithium-ion solutions at the system, module and cell level. As true innovators in battery system design, we have the engineering expertise needed to support development and validation of advanced cell designs, software, electronics and thermal management systems that power today’s electrified vehicles.

A123 has intensively invested in scientific talent, developed our supply chain and expanded our manufacturing footprint for NMC products which now represent more than half of our annual production. This success has inspired us to continue to invest in new research and development that will further enhance the energy density of our future products without compromising battery safety or performance.

Our global manufacturing footprint balances economies of scale and proximity to customers so that we are always prepared to cost effectively deliver lithium-ion solutions that power the world’s most advanced vehicle technology.

We are looking for Marketing & PR Manager (all genders) for our team!

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive marketing and PR strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Plan and coordinate exhibitions and trade shows, including logistical arrangements, booth layout, personnel management, and liaising with vendors and agencies.
• Manage relationships with service providers such as booth builders, press agencies, and marketing firms, ensuring quality delivery of services.
• Oversee translation and proofreading of marketing materials between German and English.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management and Sales teams to develop effective marketing tools tailored for both B2B and B2C audiences.
• Create and execute an annual marketing plan specifically focused on Energy Storage Systems (ESS) products.
• Generate compelling content for ESS customers, enabling them to effectively promote A123's ESS offerings.
• Organize and execute client events to foster relationships and promote brand awareness.
• Curate and manage content for official social media channels, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement with the target audience.
• Implement strategies to enhance A123 brand awareness and perception within the European market.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in marketing and public relations roles, preferably within the technology or manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to negotiate with external organizations.
• Demonstrated creativity and proactive attitude in previous roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fundamental understanding of core technology and its benefits, with the ability to identify unique selling points.
• Ability to think and act creatively to develop innovative marketing strategies.
• Thrives in a start-up culture with minimal or developing policies and procedures.
• Confident in sharing opinions with all levels of management.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent proficiency in both German and English languages.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe software suites for effective marketing material creation and management.

What you can expect:

We are characterized in particular by our flat hierarchies and individual scope for creativity. We offer a familiar working atmosphere instead of anonymous office space. Our employees can feel their direct influence on our success through their proximity to the products and the business. As a result, our employees experience the results of their work immediately.