Regional Team Lead and Market Manager

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

As the Regional Marketing Team Lead and Market Manager, this role provides strategic leadership and direction across the regional marketing team, guiding regional vertical marketing leaders in the execution of cross-disciplinary brand activation initiatives, and ensuring alignment across channel partners, global marketing colleagues, and the regional leadership organization. They will drive user and market demand across the regional market for HARMAN Professional Solutions’ portfolio of audio, video and controls and lighting products. These products utilize a wide set of B2B and B2C go-to-market channels and strategies, and as such the successful candidate will have demonstrated success across a broad range of marketing disciplines. In particular, this position will be responsible for creating and executing creative sales enablement, trade, paid media, experiential events and customer marketing programs that deliver impactful and measurable results. This leader drives the resolution of complex business challenges in support of market brand growth and key vertical financial targets, and ensures alignment with overarching organizational priorities and strategies. This role will report to the Executive Director Marketing, Professional Solutions.

This role will have three direct reports overseeing the market verticals of Integration, Performance Audio, Retail Audio, and Professional Lighting, as well as regional marketing operations and budget management.

What You Will Do

• Drive Enterprise Adoption - Our audio, video, and lighting solutions are deployed in the world’s most iconic stadiums, arenas, and destinations. In this role, you will own the regional marketing vision and execution that accelerates adoption of HARMAN Professional Solutions and elevates our presence across key verticals.
  • Lead regional adoption of group marketing strategies and assets, ensuring they are effectively localized, activated, and scaled for market impact.
  • Set direction for the development and deployment of regional sales enablement—solution guides, application briefs, case studies, and pitch decks—in partnership with customers and the distribution ecosystem.
  • Shape the regional approach to advertising, PR, and experiential marketing across B2B trade media, digital channels, trade shows, roadshows, and customer experience venues.
  • Establish and evolve B2B channel partner enablement, training, and co‑op marketing programs to strengthen regional execution.

• Create Consumer Excitement - Our iconic brands—including JBL Professional and AKG—are trusted by the world’s most influential creators and recognized with multiple technical Grammy® Awards. You will steward these brand legacies while expanding relevance with emerging creator segments and evolving market dynamics.
  • Define the regional strategy for engaging shoppers through retail, e‑commerce, and distribution partners using compelling storytelling, digital experiences, merchandising, and promotional programs.
  • Ensure regional creative execution reflects cultural relevance while maintaining alignment with global brand standards.
  • Influence retail presence and performance through close partnership with sales, driving expanded assortments, merchandising impact, and brand preference.
  • Lead regional product launch and sustaining strategies that build awareness, excitement, and measurable sell‑through.
  • Partner with group marketing teams to integrate digital, social, and influencer marketing into cohesive regional programs.

• Build a World‑Class Marketing Operation - You will architect and lead a high‑performing regional marketing organization that delivers consistent, measurable results across markets.
  • Own the regional marketing strategy, translating global priorities into clear plans, investments,