VP of Marketing

VP of Marketing Howspace is a SaaS company in the L&D space, helping organizations run large-scale, meaningful learning and enablement initiatives that actually engage people and lead to impact. We are at an early scale-up stage, close to 10m € ARR mark. We target mid-market corporations and are growing internationally. Our product has proven value in complex customer environments, and we are now at a point where a high-performing marketing engine is essential for our next phase of growth. We are looking for a strategic and growth-oriented VP of Marketing to build and scale our marketing engine. In this role, you will own inbound and outbound demand generation, brand, product marketing, and communications - ensuring marketing directly contributes to pipeline and revenue. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in defining our go-to-market strategy and sharpen our positioning to ensure Howspace remains a differentiated market leader. Here's what you can expect: A global, early-stage scale-up environment with high growth ambitions A human-centric company culture Hybrid work environment in Sweden, the Netherlands or Finland Annual on-target compensation of 140-160k € with 80/20 base variable split 50+ purpose-driven Howspacians working with you to unlock impact through collaborative learning! What will this role have ownership of? Own the overall marketing strategy and annual growth plan aligned with the company targets and strategy Build and lead a high-performing marketing team focusing on demand generation, digital, brand, product marketing, and content/communications Scale an inbound engine and targeted outbound programs Continuously refine the ICP, brand positioning, and company narrative Manage product marketing, launches, and contribute to sales enablement Execute integrated campaigns across global regions and channels Partner with Sales and RevOps to align on pipeline and funnel targets Manage the marketing budget with a focus on ROI and CAC Oversee brand presence, PR, and industry analyst relations Develop customer marketing and advocacy programs for growth Optimize the marketing tech stack and report on key KPIs Ensure compliance with relevant regulations in marketing activities Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement within the marketing team What does the role require from you? Proven track record in building demand generation functions that deliver a qualified pipeline for a B2B Saas sales motion Pragmatic and creative approach that balances hands-on execution with experimental, data-driven leadership Deep expertise in brand strategy and integrated growth marketing Data-driven approach to funnel optimization and reporting Excellent collaboration skills across functions Proficiency with modern marketing and sales tools, such as Hubspot Solid skills in leadership, hiring, and coaching high-performing teams Excellent storytelling and communication for internal and external use Ability to translate company goals into clear marketing KPIs Experience in L&D or HR tech space is a plus Typically requires 8+ years of B2B marketing experience primarily in sales-led SaaS, with 3-5 years in a senior leadership role (Director/VP) in a mid-market, scaling environment Fluent skills in English; additional European languages are an advantage We would love to hear from you! We encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible, as we will go through the applications on an ongoing basis. We value our diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the listed qualifications, but feel passionate and excited about the opportunity. Department Leadership Locations Amsterdam, Helsinki, Stockholm Remote status Hybrid About Howspace Howspace is a SaaS company with a Learning & Enablement platform, helping companies to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Courses are only 10% of how people learn. Howspace integrates learning into the flow of work, to build a continuous system where people learn, improve, and hit their goals.