Vacancies

Role: Marketing & E-Commerce Director

Location: Nijkerk (NL - the Netherlands)

Time: Fulltime

About Kubus Sports
We are Kubus Sports: leading sports equipment house of brands and distributor, active in over 60 countries for over 50 years. And we are just getting started! We are all about sports. In the water, on the pitch or in the mountains. With an enthusiastic and driven team of over 60 colleagues worldwide Kubus Sports owns, develops, and distributes sporting brands in sports industries such as extreme watersports, winter sports and field hockey.

Our brand portfolio consists of NAISH, Prolimit, Elan, Giro, Brabo Hockey, STX, O’Brien, OHANA, Princess Hockey, Shockdoctor, Komperdell and many more. Our headquarters is located in Nijkerk (NL) and we have offices in Hood River (Oregon - US), Maui (Hawaii - US) and Cape Town (South-Africa). This means you will get to work with the coolest products out there in an international setting.

Job Description
Kubus Sports is looking for a director to lead Marketing and E-commerce for the company. This person strengthens our marketing team and is an energetic and driven experienced Marketing & E-Commerce Director, with a passion for extreme watersports, hockey and winter sports. As part of the leadership team of Kubus Sports, this role encompasses the entire consumer-facing business of Kubus Sports and its sports brands: driving the marketing and e-commerce teams to deliver on our promise to delight consumers at the right touchpoints in their consumer journey for our products, up to and including the actual purchase via our own e-commerce channels. Our new Marketing & E-Commerce Director is instrumental in strengthening and reshaping the trade relationships and to develop new routes to market for our owned brands.

Managing a team of 10+ individuals across Europe and the US, this role combines both strategic thinking with hands-on execution and creativity in campaigns, content creation and activation. We are seeking a seasoned professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in marketing, ideally within the sports industry, and a passion for activities such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, wing foiling, winstsports and field hockey. This role reports to our CEO.

Key responsibilities
• Develop and Execute Marketing Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing plans that align with Kubus Sports' overall business objectives. Utilize market insights and trends to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
• Team Leadership and Management: Manage and mentor a team of marketers and e-commerce experts, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Provide guidance on strategic initiatives and oversee day-to-day marketing operations.
• Digital Marketing Leadership: Spearhead the digital agenda for Kubus Sports, focusing on expanding e-commerce capabilities and optimizing direct-to-consumer channels for our owned brands. Define membership and drive digital marketing campaigns, SEO/SEM efforts, email marketing, and social media strategies to maximize online presence and sales performance.
• Brand Management: Uphold the integrity and positioning of Kubus Sports' brands in the marketplace. Ensure consistent messaging, branding, and customer experience across all marketing touchpoints.
• Partnership Development: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners (agencies, team riders, athletes, influencers, sponsors) to amplify brand visibility and engagement. Negotiate and manage marketing partnerships that enhance brand equity and drive strategic growth.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage marketing budgets effectively, ensuring ROI on marketing investments and cost-efficiency in all marketing activities.

Qualifications
• Masters’ degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in marketing roles, with a strong track record of success in brand management and digital marketing. At least 3 – 5 years in a managerial or supervisory position
• Proven experience in managing teams and developing a high performance culture.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable marketing plans and initiatives.
• Hands-on approach to marketing execution, combined with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Experience in developing and expanding e-commerce operations, including affinity with technical and logistical processes. Experience with Shopify would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in leveraging data to drive marketing decisions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Affinity with sport and ideal candidate has demonstrable success in creating and implementing successful marketing strategies and campaigns in the sports industry.

Apply now
Join Kubus Sports and become part of a passionate team dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to embrace adventure on the water, on the pitch and in the mountains. You will work with the coolest products active in the sports you love. We provide a competitive compensation package and tons of secondary benefits. Also attractive, you can, in alignment, work in one of our offices around the world for periods of the year. So if you're an energized, creative, and keen learner who is genuinely passionate about our sports and wants to help us advance the brands of Kubus Sports, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to Gert van Westing vacature@kubus-sports.nl.