Marketing Specialist DACH

Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

Job description

About the team

The Marketing Activation Team DACH supports the execution of operational marketing programmes that contribute to volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets across the DACH markets, with additional marketing coordination support for Hungary. The team works closely with the European Marketing Team, the HUB, translation agencies, local stakeholders and external vendors to deliver effective, compliant and market-relevant marketing activations.

Key tasks

• Coordinate and execute operational marketing programmes and activation activities across the DACH markets.
• Manage translation projects and review processes for German-language marketing materials across DACH and Hungary.
• Support the development and implementation of marketing activation plans for Hungary in collaboration with the European Marketing Team.
• Coordinate marketing projects, timelines, deliverables and stakeholder communication to ensure effective execution.
• Support purchase-to-pay (P2P) follow-ups and vendor management activities across DACH.
• Monitor activation performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs) and share relevant performance insights.
• Support budget tracking and ensure marketing activities comply with applicable financial and NPR processes.
• Coordinate the deployment of merchandise and marketing collateral for on-ground activations, ensuring activities are delivered safely and in compliance with relevant requirements.

Experience required

• Minimum two years of marketing experience, with relevant experience in marketing or sales.
• Fluent written and spoken German, including the ability to review German-language marketing materials. Mandatory C2.
• Fluent written and spoken Hungarian to support marketing activities in the Hungarian market.
• Fluent written and spoken English to collaborate effectively with international teams and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing deadlines and monitoring deliverables.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across functions and markets.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex organisation or a cross-functional environment.
• A university degree in Marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Privacy

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to Castrol recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.