Strategy Manager for Brand Partnerships Photonics & Optics (m/f/x)

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ZEISS, a leading supplier of optical and optoelectronic technologies, is bundling units outside the divisions in the Photonics & Optics strategic business unit that offer customers a wide range of optical and photonic technologies in highly specialized markets around the world: mobile imaging, hunting & nature, cinematography, microoptics, spectroscopy, planetariums and simulation projection solutions.

The Strategy Manager for Brand Partnerships in the Business Unit Mobile Imaging is co-responsible for developing and executing strategic brand initiatives to enhance ZEISS brand visibility within the consumer sector products, specifically focusing on photography and imaging related fields. This role characteristic market opportunities, fostering relationships with existing Brand Partnerships (e.g. vivo / Sony), and driving collaborative projects that align with the Business Unit's goals.

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the mobile imaging market segment, focusing on key markets and their products, customers and competition, in order to analyze market developments, business potential and to identify trends and opportunities for ZEISS

Fostering collaboration with international colleagues to capitalize on global brand collaboration opportunities, with a focus on key growth markets

Successfully partner with existing Brand Partners (esp. vivo) and support exploration potential new product categories

Support providing leadership direction on negotiation options to manage partnership agreements, assist with creation and management of license/collaboration agreements while ensuring mutual benefits and long-term collaboration

Lead and manage collaborative projects with Brand Partnerships (mainly vivo) and involved ZEISS Business Units ensuring timely and successful execution

Presenting ZEISS on business trips worldwide as brand spokesperson including partnership meetings and launch events within of co-branded products

Coordinate interdisciplinary teams without professional/direct leadership and managing internal external agencies

Master in international business/ economics, ideally with focus on branding, marketing or communication

several years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, strategic communication and marketing with high impact on mass market communication, ideally in the field of branding and brand management for a premium brand; Consultant experience of advantage

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and excellent project management skills

Entrepreneurial thinking, open mindset and goal-oriented with a “get-things-done” mentality

Business fluent in written and spoken English, (Chinese would be a benefit)

Willingness to travel up to 10-15%

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