CRM Marketing Manager
Job Summary
CRM Marketing Manager (EMEA)
Location: Strong preference for Finland or Poland
About the role
As a CRM Marketing Manager you will lead the development and execution of CRM and omnichannel marketing strategies across EMEA with a strong focus on activating Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Next). Operating within a multinational matrix organization you will play a key role in driving customer engagement demand generation and digital sales growth.
You will work closely with the Head of Always-On and cross-functional teams (including brand content and global omnichannel teams) to translate high-level strategy into impactful data-driven CRM campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
Lead the development of CRM marketing and omnichannel strategies aligned with broader business and commercial goals
Translate cross-team strategic plans into scalable CRM initiatives across EMEA
Act as a key partner to the Head of Always-On team in driving activation excellence
Campaign Management & Activation
Own and execute automated CRM campaigns (B2B & B2C) across multiple channels
Collaborate with local marketing teams and external partners to ensure effective campaign delivery
Drive client engagement and lifecycle marketing strategies across key customer segments
Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Next)
Lead the activation and optimization of Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Next)
Map business requirements and collaborate with the strategic development lead to enhance platform capabilities
Ensure best-in-class use of marketing automation and personalization
Data Performance & Insights
Define and track marketing objectives and KPIs
Oversee campaign performance measurement and reporting across markets
Translate insights into continuous optimization and improvement actions
Leverage dashboards and analytics to support decision-making
Customer Journey & Segmentation
Implement and optimize end-to-end digital customer journeys
Develop targeted CRM campaigns based on audience segmentation and behavior
Apply learnings to continuously enhance customer experience and conversion
Demand Generation & Growth
Lead EMEA demand generation initiatives and customer database growth
Drive innovative approaches such as gamification and lead magnets in collaboration with content teams
Budget & Stakeholder Management
Manage allocated budget effectively together with the Head of Always-On Team
Track ROI and campaign effectiveness across initiatives
Operate effectively within a multinational matrix organization managing multiple stakeholders across regions
Market & Industry Awareness
Stay up to date with the latest CRM trends marketing technologies and industry developments
Continuously identify opportunities to enhance marketing effectiveness
Your Profile
- Proven experience as a CRM Marketing Manager / Senior CRM Marketer in a multinational environment
- Strong hands-on expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud (or similar) ideally with focus on activation (Next)
- Experience with marketing automation omnichannel campaigns and customer journey management
- Background in both B2B and B2C marketing is strongly preferred
- Highly analytical with experience in data analysis dashboards and performance optimization
- Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional and international teams
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
- Excellent English communication skills
Location
Preferred: Finland or Poland
Open to broader EMEA-based candidates
For this role we are not open for relocation
Why join
This is a high-impact role where you will shape the future of CRM marketing activation within a complex international environment working at the intersection of technology data and customer experience.
How we work: At PPG we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.
About us:
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