Regional Marketing Manager Retail / Harman Professional Solutions

HARMAN Professional Solutions, a global leader in the design and manufacture of leading‑edge audio, video, control, and lighting systems. Our solutions cater to a wide range of markets, including live performance, audio production, large venues, cinema, retail, corporate, education, government, hospitality, and broadcast. At HARMAN Professional, we’re committed to delivering powerful, innovative, and reliable solutions designed for world‑class performance.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of the global audio market / enterprise video and control solutions / professional entertainment and architectural lighting in technological innovation.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

Position

Regional Marketing Manager Retail / Harman Professional Solutions

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi‑disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high‑end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high‑tech product development
• Create pitch‑perfect, cutting‑edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Retail Marketing Lead will be responsible for developing, overseeing, and executing all marketing activities for HARMAN Professional Solutions’ MI Retail brands across EMEA. Reporting to the Regional Marketing Team Lead and Market Manager, you will partner closely with Retail and Sales leadership to drive the commercial success of the category. The ideal candidate must have experience in digital marketing, online activations, and retail engagement, and be a hard‑working, results‑driven marketer with a strong data‑led mindset, using insights and performance metrics to inform strategy and optimize campaigns that deliver impactful and measurable results. The successful candidate will be passionate about marketing and the tangible business results it can deliver. You will be a proactive self‑starter, comfortable navigating a fast‑paced and evolving environment, and able to balance strategic thinking with strong execution.

Success in this role will require building strong cross‑functional partnerships across all teams, such as Sales, Business Development, Global Marketing, Product Segments, Technical Services, Finance, and external agencies, as well as cultivating strong retailer relationships to deliver impactful, commercially focused marketing initiatives that drive both brand growth and measurable business outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Drive Retail Adoption & Market Presence - You will own the regional marketing vision and execution to accelerate brand adoption, awareness, and engagement with distribution partners and key retailers across EMEA.
• Lead regional adoption of global marketing strategies, assets, and new product introductions, ensuring they are localized, activated, and scaled for maximum market impact.
• Develop and deploy retailer toolkits and POS assets in partnership with distribution to ensure the brand is visible and impactful across all key retail locations.
• Shape regional campaigns including product reviews, in‑store activations, experiential events, and digital initiatives to maximize brand engagement and customer impact.
• Share insights and best practices to enable distribution partners, strengthen retailer execution, and enhance brand presence both in‑store and online.
• Create Consumer Excitement - Our iconic brands— including JBL Professional and AKG—are trusted by the world’s most influential creators and recognized with multiple technical Grammy® Awards. You will steward these brand legacies while expanding relevance with emerging creator segments and evolving market dynamics.
• Support with the regional strategy for engaging shoppers through retail, e‑commerce, and distribution partners using compelling storytelling, digital experiences, merchandising and promotional programs.
• Ensure regional creative execution reflects cultural relevance while maintaining alignment with global brand standards.
• Influence retail presence and performance through close partnership with sales, driving expanded assortments, merchandising impact, and brand preference.
• Lead regional product launch and sustaining strategies that build awareness, excitement, and measurable sell‑through.
• Partner with group marketing teams to integrate digital, social, and influencer marketing into cohesive regional programs.
• Community & Retail Campaign Leadership – You will lead a high‑performing retail marketing operation delivering measurable growth across EMEA through community‑driven digital campaigns, co‑branded retailer initiatives, and high‑impact content.
• Own the regional marketing strategy, translating global priorities into actionable retail plans and campaigns that drive results.
• Lead community‑focused digital campaigns, leveraging high‑impact content, advocates, and UGC to boost engagement and brand growth.
• Drive go‑to‑market initiatives across in‑store, digital, e‑commerce, events and co‑branded retailer campaigns.
• Collaborate with retailers, distributors and key partners to strengthen execution and maximize brand presence.
• Provide oversight for globally aligned, locally executed marketing materials, ensuring consistency, relevance and commercial impact.
• Define frameworks for retail partnerships and co‑branded campaigns, aligning with brand values and business priorities.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with e‑commerce marketing, social campaigns, and digital retail platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital content strategy, social media platforms, and UGC/advocate‑driven campaigns.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of managing large‑scale brand campaigns, retail campaigns, co‑branded activations, and in‑store promotions.
• Familiarity with POS assets, merchandising, and trade marketing programs across multiple markets.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate insights into operational and financial outcomes.
• Ability to resolve complex business challenges and contribute to long‑term strategic plans.
• Collaborative, results‑driven, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Passionate about marketing and delivering measurable business impact across retail and digital channels.
• Experience in retail, consumer electronics or professional audio environments is highly desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full‑time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world‑class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support‑minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought‑after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever‑evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award‑winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an ‘@harman.com’ or ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance (www.harman.com)

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