Director Marketing (all genders) - GPORTAL (Ociris GmbH)

Contabo

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

GPORTAL is seeking a Director Marketing to lead their entire marketing department, including performance marketing, social media, partner management, community management, and graphic design. This role reports directly to the CEO and is part of the core management team, offering significant ownership over people and KPIs. The initial focus will be on maintaining team operations while gaining a deep understanding of GPORTAL's business and vision. The Director will have full budget responsibility, including managing current spend, overseeing invoices, and building the annual forecast. They will also conduct market analysis to inform strategic decisions, collaborate with tech teams on product-related initiatives, and manage external agencies and freelancers. Building synergies with the Contabo Group's marketing team is also a key aspect. Emphasis will be placed on brand visibility and community engagement through social channels and communication tools. The role involves owning marketing campaigns with partner studios and major events like Black Friday, as well as advising the CEO on D2C pricing. Longer-term responsibilities include driving key KPIs, developing retention strategies, shaping a scalable team structure, and presenting marketing reports to Group and shareholder levels. Customer surveys and turning insights into actionable decisions are also part of the role. The position requires flexibility and a willingness to compromise for the benefit of the wider group, with an emphasis on face-to-face interaction.

Requirements

Strong, hands-on track record leading holistic marketing departments, from performance marketing to social, community, and creative.
Solid marketing controlling, budget management, and core KPI skills.
Real performance marketing experience.
Ability to genuinely inspire a team toward a shared goal.
Some background in IT or hosting.
Experience working with external agencies and freelancers.
Genuine feel for gaming culture.
Some exposure to influencer management or social media marketing.
Confidence to step into a thought-leader role in the market.
Strong communication skills.
Knack for handling conflict head-on.
Strategic, analytical mindset that connects campaigns to business outcomes.
Proactive, hands-on, reliable way of working.
Comfortable holding yourself to a high bar under pressure.
Open, global, adaptable mindset.
Genuine passion for the product.
Flexibility to compromise when the business needs it.
Fluent German and English.

Nice To Haves

Gaming industry exposure.
Experience working with external agencies and freelancers.

Responsibilities

Lead the entire marketing department, including performance marketing, social media, partner management, community management, and graphic design.
Take full budget responsibility, including managing current spend, marketing invoices, and building the annual forecast.
Analyze the market to derive strategic conclusions for future growth.
Work closely with tech teams on product-related topics such as checkout flows, game updates, and launches.
Manage onboarding, management, and offboarding of external agencies and freelancers.
Build connections with the marketing team at Contabo Group to create synergies.
Enhance brand visibility and community closeness through social channels and communication tools.
Own marketing campaigns with partner studios and major events like Black Friday.
Advise the CEO on D2C pricing based on market assessments.
Drive key KPIs and build retention measures.
Shape a scalable team structure for the marketing department.
Prepare and present marketing reporting and KPIs at Group and shareholder level.
Run and assess customer surveys, translating insights into actionable decisions.

Benefits

Make an impact – Take ownership and be part of one of the most exciting growth stories in the industry
Work the way that fits your life – Remote or hybrid with flexible hours and the setup you need to perform at your best
Experience real freedom – Workation across the EU and in our summer office in Mallorca
Stay active and healthy – Access to EGYM Wellpass and a wide range of fitness and wellness options
Dive into real challenges – Work on a wide range of technical topics that keep things exciting and far from routine
Keep growing – Develop your skills through hands-on experience, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning as a team
Learn from the best – Work alongside experienced, open-minded colleagues who support each other and share their knowledge
Create lasting memories – Join us for workshops and company events where we come together multiple times a year (yes, fully covered)
Give back – Take a day off to support social causes through our Volunteer Day
Enjoy exclusive perks – Attractive discounts on many products and services through our corporate benefits program
Have fun along the way