Marketing & Communications Lead

Why Main?

• Industry Leadership: Immerse yourself in an inspiring workplace culture alongside a vibrant and ambitious team, where boundless opportunities for professional growth await.
• Hands-On Learning: Receive significant responsibilities early in your career. You will learn to grow businesses organically through performance excellence and you will get a lot of exposure to M&A deal activity working for one of the most active investors in the sector.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Step into the forefront of enterprise software investment and contribute to shaping the technological landscape of tomorrow.
• Inclusive, diverse and down to earth: At Main we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that values inclusivity and diversity, where every voice is respected. We pride ourselves on maintaining a flat organizational structure that encourages open communication and collaboration across all levels.
• Rewards and Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary package within a vibrant work culture complemented by enticing perks such as daily catered lunches, monthly social gatherings, and our generous fitness plan.
• Global Collaboration: Engage with international peers in cross-border deal settings and get the chance to participate in our enriching internal exchange program.

Why You’ll Be a Great Fit?

• Team Player: You excel in communication and social skills, balancing dedication and hard work with a positive attitude.
• Relevant Experience: You have 5-7 years of relevant professional experience within an (external) communication role. You have experience with (corporate communications and project based work. Experience in the business/financial services or IT/software industry is an advantage.
• Creative thinker and entrepreneur: You are a creative thinker and entrepreneur with an excellent command of language (spoken and written).
• Bilingual: You have excellent command of Dutch and English (preferably also in German), both spoken and written.
• Educational Background: Bachelor (HBO+) or Scientific education (WO) (e.g. in journalism, communication, business administration/sciences, economics).
• Analytical skills: When you have strong analytical skills that set you apart, Main is an organization where a lot is possible and where you get plenty of responsibilities.
• Independent and Organized: You can work independently and set priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• International press guideline & corporate communication: Building and maintaining personal contacts with media and journalists. E.g. with the FD, De Tijd, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and building and strengthening media relations with press such as FT, WSJ, Handelsblatt, Les Echos and CNBC.
• Overall management of the Marketing & Communications activities: For the other two employees emphasis mainly lays on (1) digital marketing & events, (2) content creation.
• Cross-border Events & knowledge sessions: Organization and management of Main Software 50, Main Insight Event and the Main CTO Day etc.
• Establish, monitor and implement channel strategy: Continuous information provision about Main’s most important developments, our portfolio companies and trends via social media, a periodic newsletter and third-party channels.
• Contribute to activities of the communications team: Responsible for all internal and external communication-related contributions (e.g. press releases, video, content creation, podcast series, design of communication/marketing material, CRM (software), website, social media (such as LinkedIn), in collaboration with external agencies/suppliers and/or the Investor Relations team.
• Cross-border marketing & communication strategy: (Further) developing and tightening the strategy in line with Main’s objectives. It is important to communicate clearly and purposefully to increase brand awareness, strengthen Main’s overall branding and positioning, and further promote thought leadership.

How to Apply?

Excited about this opportunity and eager to learn more about us and this role? Send us your resume, cover letter, and transcripts (Master’s, Bachelor’s, and high school) to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!