Are you looking for a new opportunity in the field of marketing communications in an organisation that strongly supports professional growth? Do you have a well-developed business understanding and a passion for innovation? Would you like to use your expertise to drive a sustainable future while working in an inspiring community at the cutting edge of science and technology? VTT might be just the place for you. 

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for a Marketing Manager 

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and hands-on marketing professional who knows what it takes to build high quality and customer-focused marketing to drive commercial growth. You are an essential player in our Marketing team, which in turn is part of the VTT Marketing and Communications organization. In this role, you will work closely with sales, researchers and business areas. If you appreciate a cooperative, fun and energetic working environment and enjoy contributing to achieving something bigger, we would be happy to receive your application.  

As Marketing Manager, you will: 

• Create and execute data-driven marketing strategies, campaigns and other initiatives with business areas and sales 

• Successfully execute smartly targeted marketing efforts, measure and learn from them 

• Create engaging content and customer challenge driven narratives and value propositions across all touch points 

• Create impactful marketing concepts, campaigns and events for demand creation, lead generation and nurturing 

• Use data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities and to optimize marketing performance and ROI 

• Execute data-led decision making in digital channels and touchpoints for improving digital customer experience and engagement 

• Translate scientific and technological excellence into customer value together with research and sales teams

Who we are looking for:

• A higher education degree in marketing or other relevant field 

• At least 5 years of experience in marketing communications and working with multiple marketing channels

• Excellent presentation, argumentation and networking skills 

• Native level Finnish language skills and fluent verbal and written communication skills in English  

• Proven track record in planning and executing digital B2B marketing campaigns and events 

• Experience in storytelling and in producing marketing materials for various touch points 

• Ability to quickly pivot and reprioritize when necessary 

• Project management skills to lead and coordinate projects across different internal and external stakeholders 

• Previous experience in using marketing automation tools, CRM, Google Analytics or other modern MarTech tools is considered beneficial 

As a person, we hope that you are:

• Excellence is in our DNA. We always actively explore and create new ideas and solutions, and we encourage you to think beyond the obvious as well! We are thus looking for a person who is seasoned marketing professional, committed, solution oriented and has a can-do attitude. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative person with the ability to inspire people. 

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Work with a strong purpose. At VTT, you’ll get to use your professional expertise to help solve the greatest challenges of our time through science and innovation. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating solutions for systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and creating superior digital systems. At VTT, you’ll get to do your part in driving this meaningful change through your professional skills. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope, and our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• An inspiring community. VTT houses all the cutting-edge fields of innovation, from quantum technology to synthetic biology, under one roof. As a professional at VTT, you’ll witness and influence the future of science and technology as it happens. 
• Career and learning opportunities. As a scientific expert organisation, we emphasise learning and development and support our people in reaching their full potential. People stay at VTT for more than ten years, as we offer opportunities to develop and grow into new responsibilities. If you’re curious, ambitious, and willing to learn, VTT is the place to take your career to the next level.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 11 June 2023. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process.

Interested and want to know more?

For further information, please contact Marketing Lead Anne Laurinantti, +358 40 5122198 on Friday May 26th between 10.30-11.30 or on Thursday June 1st between 9-10. 

We look forward to hearing from you!