Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Paris, Devialet is celebrated for its innovation in acoustics, industrial design and sound technologies. Our story began with ADH®, a revolutionary patented invention that would forever change high-end amplifiers. A mind-blowing feat, this hybrid technology seamlessly blends digital and analog to produce sound quality unlike anything previously experienced.

Every day, all our teams work tirelessly towards one goal: delivering emotion, exposing the purest sound to as many people as possible, with no distortion, saturation or background noise. Step by step, we have sparked a real technological revolution in the audio world that got in motion thanks to some radical innovations. Since our creation, we have registered 160+ patents.

From Hong Kong and New York to London and Munich, we’re constantly looking  for talented women and men who want to support our projects and values. 

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Marketing & Communications Manager, China (Shanghai based)

Reporting directly to the Marketing & Communications Director, APAC, your main duties will be as follow:

• Perform marketing & communications activities for China and following the overall Devialet brand strategy & guidelines;
• Ideation, planning & execution of marketing and communications activities, projects and partnerships in the region;
• Ensure a smooth execution up to our brand standards.

KEY MISSIONS

• Provide local input to the Supervisor and the Central team in Paris on Devialet installation across China;
• Deploy central projects (product launches, engagement projects) within the region;
• Explore potential trade marketing opportunities in link with our key accounts, distributors and dealers, direct retail stores and regularly assess partners’ marketing and communication execution;
• Manage the PR activities in the region and build up strong media network in the region,with the help of local agencies and freelancers if necessary;
• Initiate and manage the offline event for various purposes, e.g. trade marketing events, in-store animations, media gatherings, VIP engagement events, product launch events, etc. 
• Manage the KOL/VIP strategy for the region following the central philosophy on KOLs;
• Assist the Supervisor to develop the right network of friends of the brand in China following central guidelines;
• Develop local partnership and engagement programs with local relevancy following central guidelines;
• Plan and execute our strategy related to the Chinese social networks in collaboration with dedicated partners and team, with the help of the International Social Media Manager in Paris;
• Provide inputs and relevant assets to Chinese E-retail platform in collaboration with the Digital Marketing team and partners;
• Develop specific Chinese creative assets in collaboration with dedicated partners, regional team and the Central team in Paris;
• Protect the essence, values and messages of the brand as defined by the Central teams across all marketing and communications activities;
• Manage the marketing budget allocated effectively for the region, under the supervision and the guidance of Supervisor and the Central team in Paris; 
• Identify and adapt with the Supervisor the right marketing tools for the day-to-day operations (ads, leaflets, SNS posts, trade marketing tools, etc.).);
• Identify best practices for short term (ROI) and long term (Brand building) initiatives with the right KPIs;
• Work closely with other internal departments to ensure smooth day-to-day operations;
• Provide efficient reports for Supervisor and the Central team in Paris with the right KPIs to the line;
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and assignments when required.

PROFILE

• Minimum 7 years of total working experience in marketing communications function with a minimum of 4 years of all-round marketing experience across China;
• Possesses first experience or a solid personal interest and understanding in luxury products, premium durable consumer goods or audio/technology products;
• Strong media relations and journalists networks are preferred;
• Experiences in event handling is a plus;
• With a creative mind, sensitive to brand territory and positioning;
• Solid business acumen combining interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with clients and internal/external business partners;
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, with an entrepreneur mindset, team player attitude, a proactive can-do attitude;
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (both spoken and written);
• Willingness to travel when required;
• Media house / agency background will be an added advantage.