Director of Marketing, EMEA

at  Handshake

Everyone is welcome at Handshake. We know diverse teams build better products and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years experience in marketing, with at least 3 years leading marketing teams, ideally in a scale-up or high-growth environment.
• Extensive experience in senior marketing roles, with a focus on driving revenue through strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Strong track record of unifying diverse teams and developing cohesive marketing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a marketing team, with a focus on skill development and operational efficiency.
• Experience in European markets is essential; fluency in German or French is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms and collaborate effectively across departments.
  For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

ABOUT US

Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.
When it comes to our workforce strategy, we’ve thought deeply about how work-life should look at Handshake. With our hybrid-work model, employees benefit from collaboration and shared team experiences three days per week in our vibrant offices, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work two days per week. Handshake is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, London, and Berlin.

(GERMANY-SPECIFIC BENEFITS, IN ADDITION TO THE FIRST SECTION)

• 25 days of annual leave + 5 days of a winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off across the company.
• Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco once a year.
• Urban sports club membership offering access to a diverse network of fitness and wellness facilities.
• ️ Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake Germany employees.
  Looking for more? Explore our mission, values and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
  Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at people-hr@joinhandshake.com

• Develop and implement a unified marketing strategy that integrates our Education and Employer marketing functions across EMEA markets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team, bridging experience gaps and fostering a growth-focused mindset.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to ensure the successful implementation of marketing initiatives.
• Optimize team structure and processes to improve efficiency and drive cohesive marketing efforts across all markets.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Customer Success and Product, to ensure marketing strategies support broader business objectives.