Job Description

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

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We are now looking for a Senior Specialist, Marketing, APAC to join our team at UPM Pulp. You will be a member of the global Marketing, Sustainability and Communications (MSC) team at UPM Pulp, which is part of the UPM Fibres Business Area. This position is based in Shanghai, China.

Greetings from your future manager

“In this role, you will actively contribute to creating and executing customer-centric marketing in China, working in close cooperation with the global marketing team, the APAC Marketing Manager and the UPM Pulp commercial team in China. You will play a key role in executing marketing campaigns, planning and running excellent events, as well as creating content for and managing our digital marketing channels.” – Kati Kaskeala, VP, Marketing, Sustainability and Communications, UPM Fibres

What you will do

• Contribute to the execution of our marketing strategy and plan for the APAC region, with your focus on China, to drive customer engagement and business growth in alignment with our commercial objectives
• Develop and execute B2B events and digital marketing initiatives while collaborating effectively across teams, regions and functions, and building strong stakeholder relationships
• Plan and execute several annual high-profile customer and trade events in an efficient and organized manner
• Contribute to the development and execution of specific marketing campaigns
• Take ownership for marketing projects, including the development of marketing tools and data

Who you are

• You have a relevant bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in executing B2B marketing plans, digital marketing activities and events in an international company
• You have a good understanding of effective B2B communications and marketing channels in China
• You are a commercially minded, detail-oriented and digitally savvy marketer with experience in digital marketing, including key platforms, automation tools and CRM systems
• You collaborate seamlessly with global and regional teams in cross-functional setups and have excellent interpersonal skills
• You are proficient in using AI tools for marketing
• You have excellent communication and project management skills, are highly organized and pay attention to detail
• You have excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) skills
• You are proactive, curious and solution focused. You manage pressure effectively and are a quick learner

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose “We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas, from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information

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