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Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

Head of Marketing Microoptics

Marketing Generalist & ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJena, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree focused on Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Media Studies, or a comparable program.
  • Several years of B2B marketing experience in an international, technology-driven environment; experience related to Asia is preferred.
  • Relevant experience developing and implementing marketing strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of brand positioning, campaign development, content strategy, and digital marketing.
  • Confident use of digital marketing tools and a foundational understanding of analytics and customer relationship management.
  • Ability to translate complex technologies into clear, market-appropriate messages.
  • Demonstrated disciplinary leadership skills and stakeholder-management skills in an international environment.
  • Structured, hands-on working style with a strong focus on results.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills in both spoken and written German and English for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the overarching marketing strategy for ZEISS Microoptics.
  • Translate business priorities into brand, communications, and content strategies.
  • Analyze market, competitor, and technology trends and ensure consistent market positioning and related communications.
  • Plan and implement integrated marketing activities, including campaigns, content, digital channels, and public relations.
  • Design and conduct trade fairs, conferences, and customer events.
  • Lead and develop the marketing organization.
  • Work closely with business development, sales, research and development, and external partners.
  • Support market development through targeted marketing measures.
  • Manage the marketing budget and ensure efficient use of funds.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience related to Asia in an international, technology-driven B2B marketing environment.

About the Company

Zeiss

Corporate venture capital for deep-tech startups

ZEISS Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the ZEISS Group, investing in deep-tech startups that align with its core business areas. It focuses on early-stage rounds (pre-Series A to Series A), typically $1–$5 million, across Information Technology, Industrial Tech, MedTech, and Life Sciences. It adds value by providing targeted funding and using ZEISS’s global network and expertise to support portfolio companies. The goal is to accelerate development of new technologies and business models that complement ZEISS’s portfolio, while actively engaging with external innovation.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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