Are you a visionary leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for innovation? Royal IHC is seeking a dynamic Head of Strategy, Marketing & Business Development to drive our strategic direction, market positioning, and growth agenda. In this executive role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, leading a multidisciplinary team across strategy, product management, marketing, business development, and corporate communication.
You will be instrumental in strengthening Royal IHC’s role as a system integrator within the Dutch maritime cluster and expanding our global presence in offshore, dredging, mining, and defence markets.
Key Responsibilities- Strategy
- Develop and implement the corporate strategy.
- Evaluate new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
- Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board.
- Business Development
- Lead product development in collaboration with PMG Directors (Dredging, Mining, Offshore, Defence).
- Establish a project-based structure for product management.
- Identify new applications and emerging markets.
- Support M&A and corporate development activities.
- Align technology development with product strategy, focusing on integration and adaptability.
- Manage the commercial product management team.
- Marketing
- Convert market intelligence into strategic insights and actionable business cases.
- Design and execute data-driven online marketing campaigns.
- Lead the market intelligence and online marketing teams.
- Communication
- Enhance brand positioning through strategic content planning.
- Oversee internal and external communications across all platforms.
- Represent Royal IHC at media and industry events.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (complemented by an MBA or equivalent is a plus).
- Minimum of 10 years in strategic and commercial leadership roles.
- Proven success in product development and market launches.
- Experience in maritime, offshore, or defence sectors is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Dutch is preferred, due to the nature of internal and external stakeholder engagement within the Dutch maritime ecosystem.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Inspirational leadership with a focus on team performance, customer orientation, and employee engagement.
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-driven mindset.
- Comfortable operating in complex, international environments.
- Visionary approach to customer needs and technological innovation.
- A gross monthly salary between €10.194,- and €13.437,- +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).
- Good work / life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave.
- A company car or mobility budget.
- A profit-sharing scheme. No rights reserved.
- The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours (depending on the position).
- Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, which reimburses care and related costs not covered by health insurance.
- Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day).
Ready to shape the future of maritime innovation?
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€10194 - €13437 monthly