Senior Director of Marketing, Europe

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Why Mozilla?

Mozilla Corporation is the non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. We make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser, and Pocket, a service for keeping up with the best content online. Now, with more than 225 million people around the world using our products each month, we’re shaping the next 25 years of technology and helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies. Our work focuses on diverse areas including AI, social media, security and more. And we’re doing this while never losing our focus on our core mission – to make the internet better for people. 

The Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation. This means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission. Along with thousands of volunteer contributors and collaborators all over the world, Mozillians design, build and distribute open-source software that enables people to enjoy the internet on their terms. 

About this team and role:

We are seeking an expert marketeer to lead our marketing efforts in Europe, aligning with our global strategy while tailoring approaches to the diverse consumer and community demands of some of Mozilla’s focus markets particularly Germany, UK and France. This role will also help to develop market entry strategies in the future and partner closely with the VP Marketing, Europe in supporting and operationalizing international expansion efforts to drive growth in new and existing markets. This role requires a deep understanding of the marketing landscape, a creative mind who is capable of translating vision into plans, and driving outstanding results. The Senior Marketing Director will play a pivotal role in crafting the future of Mozilla in Europe, guiding an impactful team, and influencing cross-functional initiatives across the organization.

What you’ll do: 

1.Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with senior management to develop and implement strategic marketing plans for Europe that align with Mozilla's overall objectives.
• Lead the development of Europe-specific marketing strategies that drive brand growth, user acquisition, and engagement across diverse markets.
• Provide expertise to the organization on market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and emerging opportunities to inform decision-making.

2 . Execution & Operational Excellence:

• Lead all aspects of the execution of marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, budget constraints, and timelines.
• Implement planning, staffing, and budgeting processes to optimize prioritisation and increase return on investment.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless integration of marketing efforts with product, business development, and other key teams.

1. Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and mentor a diverse marketing team of marketing managers, encouraging a culture of innovation, accountability, and dedication.
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct timely evaluations, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Drive talent acquisition and retention efforts, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise to meet future challenges.
• Provide strategic feedback for development of global marketing strategy as part of the marketing leadership team

1. Innovation & Thought Leadership:

• Stay ahead of industry trends, continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and differentiate Mozilla's brand in the market.
• Champion the development and promotion of new ideas, demonstrating knowledge of marketing science, technology, and business.
• Serve as a leader with vision within the organization, providing insights and influencing the direction of the global marketing team

What you’ll bring: 

• 12+ years of professional experience in international marketing within B2C corporate or startup environments, with a focus on the European markets, particularly Germany, the UK, and France.
• 6+ years of leadership experience, including hiring, managing, and developing talent within large teams with multifaceted strengths.
• Consistent track record of developing and implementing successful go-to-market strategies that drive product adoption and brand growth.
• Extensive experience in senior marketing roles, with the ability to navigate complex technological developments, regulatory environments and cultural nuances.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, passionate about delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for influencing at all levels of the organization.
• A thoughtful storyteller who excels in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Motivated Self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude, capable of working in agile environments and leading rapid change optimally.
• Proficient in English, with proficiency in additional European languages highly desirable.
• Commitment to our values:
• Welcoming differences
• Being relationship-minded
• Practicing responsible participation
• Having grit

What you’ll get:

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
• Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
• Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
• One-time home office stipend
• Annual professional development budget
• Quarterly well-being stipend
• Considerable paid parental leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)

About Mozilla 

Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe that open and free is better than closed and controlled. When you work at Mozilla, you give yourself a chance to make a difference in the lives of Web users everywhere. And you give us a chance to make a difference in your life every single day. Join us to work on the Web as the platform and help create more opportunity and innovation for everyone online.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Mozilla understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission.  We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at hiringaccommodation@mozilla.com to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws.  Mozilla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.

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