Heidelberg Materials AG | Germany | 69xxx Heidelberg | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 02.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Manager Branding, Sponsoring, and Events (f/m/d)
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions read the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalization. Are you passionate about building protection and a strong global brand? Do you thrive in shaping how a company presents itself across markets, channels, and events? Join us in defining and evolving the brand of Heidelberg Materials as a global leader in the building materials. In this role, you will drive our brand strategy for our corporate and global product brands evolving our brand positioning and architecture. You will play a key role in ensuring consistent brand application across markets, channels, and formats - establishing clear guardrails, standards, and decision-making frameworks, enabling market-specific adaptations, and serving as the central point of contact for strategic brand decisions. You will therefore take ownership of brand-compliant frameworks for sponsoring and corporate events and oversee the provision of central brand assets across relevant systems. You will report to the Head of Communications and be located at our headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.
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YOUR NEXT CHALLEGE Continuously define and evolve our brand strategy (corporate and global products), architecture, and positioning Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, CI/CD standards, and design principles across all markets and functions and act as the central point of contact for strategic questions Develop and maintain brand guidelines, frameworks, and guardrails for countries, channels, and formats, and support markets in their adaptation and application Identify and integrate emerging trends and AI-driven technologies into brand strategy and operations Assume tool ownership and overall responsibility for the brand within the asset management system Monitor the provision and management of brand-compliant assets in all relevant tools and systems (e.g. asset management, brand hub) Identify and develop strategic sponsorship partnerships by seeking potential partners, managing contacts, and expanding sponsorship agreement Plan and execute corporate events, including concept development, vendor coordination, budgeting, and operational planning
YOUR PROFILE You are a strategic brand leader with deep expertise in global brand management and a strong track record of building and lapse brands across international markets. Several years of experience (ideally 8-10+) in brand strategy, brand management, or corporate brand/communications in an international environment Proven expertise in brand positioning, brand architecture, and the development of global brand frameworks Strong understanding of brand guidelines, CI/CD standards, and design principles Experience in steering brand governance processes - including decision-making, approvals, and escalations - in matrix and country structures Experience with sponsoring and corporate event frameworks from a brand perspective Familiarity with asset management systems and structured brand asset processes (e.g. DAM/brand asset libraries) Strong stakeholder management skills, clear decision-making ability, and a high degree of assertiveness Excellent English language skills; additional languages are an advantage
OUR OFFER We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can so fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, seeking as: Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany 30 days plus additional vacation days Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development program JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.) Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks Canteen with discounted and healthy meals Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations - for e-bike and car ... and much more. .
Location
 | Heidelberg Materials AG | |
| 69120 Heidelberg | ||
| Germany |
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