Marketing

Delegator

Role Keeper

Markus Speth

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#marketing

2026-05: This role needs a review, it’s currently an AI-auto merge from the previous Domain Marketing (Team Sol) and the CMO role.

Purpose

Why is this role needed, what need of the organization does it address, or how is it relevant within the organization?

VSHN needs to be known in the market, attract the right customers, and generate leads that enable sustainable business growth. This role ensures marketing strategies are aligned with company strategy, build brand awareness, and create value for customers through effective marketing, communications, and content.

Key Responsibilities

List the essential responsibilities assigned to this role.

  • Ensure all marketing operations of VSHN are aligned with company strategy and vision

  • Define and execute go-to-market strategies to generate high-quality sales leads

  • Maintain and strengthen VSHN’s brand identity and positioning in the market

  • Oversee digital marketing, including content, social media, website, and SEO/SEM efforts

  • Conduct market research to understand customer segments, buyer personas, and competitive landscape

  • Manage communications and public relations to ensure consistent and clear messaging

  • Define and run marketing campaigns to boost brand and product visibility

  • Enable Sales and Partners to promote and sell VSHN offerings

  • Evaluate marketing effectiveness and adjust strategies based on data and feedback

  • Manage strategic marketing partnerships

Stakeholders and Key Deliverables

Whom does this role deliver value to, what do they need from this role?

Business Lead
  • Contribution to company and go-to-market strategy

  • Marketing metrics and lead generation performance

  • Market insights and competitive analysis

Sales & Customer (Key) Account Manager
  • High-quality sales leads

  • Sales enablement materials and content

  • Brand positioning and messaging

Product Manager
  • Collaboration on product positioning and offering definition

  • Marketing support for product launches and campaigns

  • Market insights and competitive analysis

Value Stream Teams (Product Teams)
  • Marketing support for product and service launches

General (all VSHN)
  • Strong brand presence and awareness in the market

  • Company website and online presence

  • Content (blog articles, white papers, social media)

Dependencies

Who is this role dependent on and what deliverables do they provide?

Business Lead
  • Company strategy and business priorities

  • Strategic direction for market positioning

Value Stream Teams (Product Teams)
  • Product information and roadmaps

  • Collaboration on offering definition and positioning

Sales & Customer (Key) Account Manager
  • Feedback on lead quality and conversion rates

  • Customer insights and market intelligence

Developer Relations
  • Developer community engagement and content

  • Technical marketing support

Key Metrics

  • Number of incoming/generated leads

  • Lead quality and conversion rates

  • Brand awareness metrics

  • Website traffic and engagement

  • Marketing campaign effectiveness

  • Customer acquisition cost

Competences, Qualities and Skills

The Marketing role keeper should have:

  • Knowledge in marketing & business strategy and its execution

  • Experience in branding, digital & traditional marketing, events, communications, and public relations

  • Experience with tools such as CRM, marketing automation, market research, data analytics, website development, branding, and design software

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Team spirit and negotiation skills for collaboration with departments and external partners

  • A degree or apprenticeship in business and/or marketing, or equivalent professional experience