Media Strategy

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

The Media Strategy team are strongly business minded, ensuring that our marketing investments are deployed effectively across all our media channels. Deeply committed to data driven decision-making in media planning, performance marketing and programmatic buying. As part of the team, you are responsible for planning paid media centrally as well as across markets. The role will serve as an omni-channel media-buying expert with a deep understanding of both online and digital marketing channels.

Let us describe the challenge we offer                               
We are a global team of highly talented individuals who share a passion to change the world. We work in close collaboration across empowered global teams that don’t settle for anything less than excellence!

The position gives you the opportunity to set the Media Strategy for Volvo Cars. Through allocating principles, monitoring and following up the investment costs and performance across channels - you will shape our story from the very first chapter! We are seeking a committed and passionate colleague who can determine the best media mix across our marketing and communication plan, to get the ROI and business output that we desire.

We are a flat organisation with a Go-Get-Attitude, and we act as a strong team to get things done to enable the business to be successful. We work with speed and engagement in a collaborative manner. You will primarily be supporting the Swedish organization but be part of the Global Marketing & Brand Team. You will interact with a lot of different stakeholders and by building credibility you can make real impact.

Experience
* University degree in business management, digital marketing or equivalent education

* 5+ years track record of optimize larger paid media marketing budget - across channels and markets to meet performance goals and drive brand performance

* Broad and comprehensive understanding of setting media strategy plans and activities
* Analytical skills and capability to make data driven decisions, see the implications of evolving technologies as media planning, media buying, programmatic and ad tech across channels
* As part of a cross-functional and international team, it is of essence that your English skills are impeccable, both written and verbal.  

* Knowledge within website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Heap, Amplitude, Web Trends) and/or media planning and measurement tools (e.g. GfK MRI, MOAT, Nielsen IMS) are highly beneficial


Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential are key
The mobility industry is changing rapidly, and the competitive environment and our company’s strategy might change fast. Therefore, we are not only valuing your previous experience and competencies but also your personality and your potential to develop and embrace unknown future challenges. Most important is that you share our values, truly believe in and are motivated by our purpose and have an honest ambition to join a dynamic team that is deeply committed to transform and progress the consumer experience in the mobility industry at global scale.

How to apply and connect
Is this you? We welcome your application by September 27, 2020 at the latest. We will start the recruitment process immediately and the position might be filled before last application date. For further information, please contact sandra.viklund@volvocars.com. We do not accept application over email.

Change is coming. Are you with us?