AddressA great opportunity for an experienced and hands-on Marketing professional to join a global leader.
Why Allegion…
We are global (listed on the New York Stock Exchange) and love to reward people with internal career progression. Our culture, strategic direction and decision making are truly shaped by our core values. Our commitment to serving others and ensuring safety in an uncertain world is at the heart of everything we do. We also pride ourselves on an amazing Employee Engagement & Wellness program which aims to give back to our people and the community.
We produce everything from mechanical to connected locks and mobile credentials. Our product team are innovative and practical and are constantly looking to ensure you have the best in market products to sell. We service residential, commercial, and large-scale projects like Olympic stadiums. Join us and we will keep you engaged and entertained!
What's in it for you…
- Be part of a growing, innovative global company with the opportunity to work with strong leadership, a clear marketing strategy and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Local and global network of resources and learning and development pathways - we invest heavily in development for our people.
- Flexible working environment for life work balance
- Company focused on being healthy and helping others: employee flu shots, well-being sessions, community, and charity events.
- A generous salary package is on offer.
The Opportunity…
Reporting into the Australia and New Zealand Marketing Director, you will develop, lead, and execute marketing strategies based on market trends and opportunities. You will manage the Channel Marketing function for the Australian Residential business by ensuring alignment and consistency of branding strategies, channel support, campaigns, and compliance with corporate guidelines.
This will involve:
Strategy and Business Growth
- Lead and manage the Australia Residential Channel Marketing function to prepare and execute a strategic marketing plan.
- Support the Marketing Director to prepare for Long Range Plan (LRP) and Annual Operation Plan (AOP)
- Develop marketing plans in collaboration with Sales and Product Managers to grow and support the channel to optimize volume and profits.
- Define and communicate Allegion and Gainsborough value propositions to end-users and targeted markets.
- Prepare annual marketing budget and ensure annual marketing expenses are managed within budget.
Leadership
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Marketing Executive (direct report) and the wider Australian Marketing Team.
Business and Market Analysis
- Analyse market and technology trends, customer needs, current market conditions and competitor information to develop appropriate strategies.
Marketing Communications
- Provide guidance to Content Marketing Team responsible for creating editorial content and creative services to support residential channel lead initiatives.
- Support the implementation of channel specification communications campaigns.
Sales Strategy Support
- Understand external customer needs and business operations and lead tailored marketing services which meet their requirements.
- Oversee and provide guidance to the Content Marketing Team responsible for creating marketing and sales promotion materials, displays and training which support branding and promotional strategies.
- Project manage conferences and other trade events that promote the company’s products and services (e.g., trade shows, golf days and industry events).
- Work with ANZ Marketing Director and product management to lead marketing strategies that support the launch of new products/brands and provide guidance to Content Marketing Team responsible for creating and distributing marketing communications, support collateral, displays and digital assets.
Customer Support
- Support the implementation of customer satisfaction surveys, analyse results, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Be a strong advocate for customers and support other managers to transform Allegion into a world class customer intimate organisation.
What we hope you bring to the table…
- 5+ years’ experience leading a marketing function.
- Experience managing a team.
- Product and industry knowledge within the building industry is advantageous.
- Strong technical abilities and aptitude for mechanical and electronic products
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent planning, project management and time management skills.
- Collaborative and personable with the ability to build rapport at all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation and communication skills
- Ethical in all aspects of business, highly reliable and leads by example.
If this sounds like you and you'd like to have a confidential chat, then we’d love to hear from you! We invite you to submit your application by clicking the link below.
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?
Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
