You want an exciting career that contributes to positive change. So, what’s your next move?
Imagine being part of the most exciting industry on the planet. Our future is all about tech – electrified and eventually self-driving cars, totally connected to people’s everyday lives. But how do we introduce this future in a way that’s safe and sustainable? These are some of the questions we’re solving here at Volvo Cars. Some of the most exciting action is within the Global Marketing organisation, which oversees all of Volvo’s marketing to ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications. Join us and watch your ideas shape the future of mobility.

Agency & Media Operations - let’s introduce ourselves
As Agency Relations Lead you will join the Planning, Media and Analytics team in Global Marketing. Our goal is to maximize short term sales and long term brand equity by making data driven decisions and holding marketing investments accountable for real business results. 

The team contains a range of specialists, across marketing strategy, planning, operations, SEO, paid media and marketing analytics. These functional areas are currently transforming to meet our future ambitions and you will join a dynamic environment with marketing colleagues from across the world. 

Agency Relations Lead – this is what you’ll do
As the Agency Relations Lead, you will be at the forefront of optimizing our partnerships with external agencies. Volvo Cars relies on a network of interconnected agencies across the world, and as we transform internally, we need to mirror this transformation within our agency model. This is an exciting opportunity to drive and lead that transformation, setting Volvo Cars and our partners up for the next decade of growth.

Some of the key responsibilities you’ll undertake:

•    Scope Evaluation: Review and evaluate both local and global agency scopes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
•    Performance Assessment: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess agency performance, identifying areas for improvement and excellence.
•    Model Shaping: Work closely with leadership to define and shape the agency model for the Marketing department, ensuring strategic alignment.
•    Relationship Development: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with external agencies, fostering collaboration and mutual success.
•    Process Enhancement: Lead initiatives to improve processes and documentation related to agency collaborations, streamlining operations.

We’re looking for you! 
We are looking for someone who is structured, dedicated to deliver, and comfortable working across a matrix organisation with multiple teams. To be successful in this role you will have a strong strategic mindset, excellent ability to structure complex challenges, strong analytical skills, and a leadership style with focus on delivering. You are a collaborator that builds trusts with others and has a positive mind-set and is not afraid to challenge the status quo. 

You communicate with clarity, are an active listener and that convey points in a conceiving, inspiring and decisive manner. You have brilliant presentations skills to be able to present with impact on executive level. You likely have experience with large global brands, either internally or from agency/consultancy background. Ultimately you understand and are passionate about linking marketing activities to tangible business results. Most of all, you share our values and ambition, and are eager to lead our transformational agenda! 

Qualifications:
•    Strong marketing background.
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
•    4-5 years’ proven experience working in a senior/leadership role with the same/similar type of responsibilities.
•    In-depth knowledge of the global marketing agency industry.
•    Interest in regional/local legislation as it pertains to agency work and agreements.
•    Proficient in reviewing contracts and agreements.
•    Extensive experience in agency relations or a comparable role within the marketing domain.
•    A track record of successful collaboration with agencies and improving operational efficiency.

Location for this role will be either London, Gothenburg or Stockholm.

Let’s get to know each other
Welcome to apply by the latest on the 2024-04-05 and we will do our best to keep you updated throughout the process. 
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hiring Manager at Martin Sundquist (martin.sundquist@volvocars.com).
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Jim Svensson  (jim.svensson@volvocars.com).
Make sure to submit your application in English and note that applications via email will not be considered due to GDPR.

Welcome with your application!

Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.

Over the next three years, we aim to grow revenue by 50%, and by 2025 50% of our cars will be fully electric. Join us on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future. An inspiring and creative workplace awaits you!
 

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