Global Brand Manager, Luxury & Embedded Audio
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About the role
As the Global Brand Manager, Luxury & Embedded Audio, you will shape, develop, and execute the strategic global positioning and guidelines for HARMAN's portfolio of luxury audio brands (JBL Luxury/Synthesis, Revel, Mark Levinson, and ARCAM), while also supporting the growth of HARMAN Embedded Audio (HEA) solutions across third-party partner products. This role requires a seasoned brand and marketing leader with deep experience in luxury and/or professional audio products and B2B marketing. This role will report to the Global Brand Strategy Director and is based in Northridge, CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead global brand positioning, planning, and governance for HARMAN's luxury audio and embedded audio portfolio by driving market research, strategic planning, and brand standards across B2B and consumer touchpoints
- Lead GTM planning for key luxury and HEA product launches
- Drive brand-led thinking across functions-from product development through marketing
- Oversee regular updates to website content, lead strategic redesigns as needed
- Oversee development of luxury brand creative (campaign key visuals, videos, lifestyle/in-situ photography and more)
- Oversee planning and execution of luxury and HEA trade events
- Develop strategic marketing playbooks for HEA key verticals (mobile, laptop, wearables, furniture, and more)
- Oversee external agencies and vendors, holding them accountable for performance, budget, and quality standards. Lead negotiations and resolve issues to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Use sophisticated analytical thought to interpret business challenges, evaluate campaign results, and present actionable insights. Recommend and implement improvements to products, processes, or services based on data and best practices.
- Communicate difficult concepts clearly and negotiate differing perspectives with senior stakeholders or external partners to drive alignment and adoption of new approaches.
- What You Need to Be Successful
- 7+ years of experience in brand or marketing management within global or matrixed organizations
- Deep familiarity with luxury audio products (amplifiers, speakers, high-end home theater systems, streamers/DACs), their use cases, sales/distribution channels and target consumers
- Experience with B2B marketing and sell-through activation
- Expertise in brand positioning and cross-functional leadership
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and external vendor relationships
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance in highly complex situations
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience interpreting business challenges and implementing innovative solutions
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey difficult concepts to diverse audiences
- Hands-on experience with creative development, agency management, and campaign tracking across digital, social, and traditional media channels
- Experience with budget management and performance reporting systems (e.g., Allocadia)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with regional teams, stakeholders, and vendors globally
- Background in consumer products, technology, or related industries preferred
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A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day. Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound. Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL Luxury/Synthesis, Revel, Mark Levinson, and ARCAM Help shape HARMAN's Embedded Audio business by bringing premium audio experiences to third-party products and platforms
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