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Marketing at WSCAD is about much more than running campaigns.
We are at a defining moment in our company's history. After introducing the world's first AI-powered Electrical CAD system, we are now launching ELECTRIX OS, an entirely new software category we call Engineering Intelligence. Our ambition is not simply to market another software product. We want to define and own a new category that will shape the future of engineering.
To achieve this, we are looking for a marketing leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Someone who understands technology, can translate complex innovations into compelling business value, and knows how to turn thought leadership into measurable business growth.
You will lead our international marketing team of six people and work closely with Sales, Product Management, Business Development. You report directly to the CEO.

What awaits you – Your responsibilities:

Build a New Category

• Define and continuously refine WSCAD's market positioning.
• Establish Engineering Intelligenceas a recognized category within the engineering software industry.
• Develop compelling messaging for customers, partners, analysts and industry media.
• Translate complex technical innovations into clear business value.

Thought Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO to develop industry-leading content.
• Transform research studies, keynote presentations, podcasts, customer success stories and product innovations into continuous marketing campaigns.
• Position WSCAD as one of the global thought leaders in AI-driven engineering.

Demand Generation & Growth

• Own the complete marketing funnel, from awareness to qualified pipeline.
• Develop and execute campaigns that generate high-quality business opportunities.
• Continuously optimize marketing performance based on measurable business outcomes rather than activity metrics.
• Ensure that every major piece of content is leveraged across multiple channels to maximize commercial impact.

Marketing Execution

• Move fast, turn ideas into execution quickly.
• Lead by example with a hands-on mentality.
• Prioritize speed, relevance and business impact over bureaucracy and perfection.

Leadership

• Lead, coach and inspire an international marketing team.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Foster close collaboration across Marketing, Sales, Product Management and Business Development.

What we expect – Your qualifications:

We are not looking for a traditional marketing manager. We are looking for someone who can build markets, shape opinions and generate growth.

Experience

• Several years of successful B2B software marketing experience.
• Ideally experience in Engineering Software, CAD, PLM, Industrial Automation, AI software or another highly technical software environment.
• Demonstrated success in positioning innovative products or creating new market categories.
• Strong understanding of complex technology and enterprise software.
• Outstanding storytelling and communication skills.

Personal Qualities

• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Hands-on mentality.
• High sense of ownership.
• Fast execution.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts.
• Curious about technology and AI.
• Passionate about creating meaningful business impact.
• Comfortable challenging conventional thinking.

Language Skills

• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders in both languages.

How Success Will Be Measured

Success in this role is not measured by the number of marketing activities completed. Instead, success means:

• WSCAD becomes recognized globally as the company behindEngineering Intelligence.
• Marketing generates a significant and measurable contribution to revenue growth.
• High-quality pipeline consistently increases.
• Thought leadership translates into market leadership.
• Marketing and Sales operate as one commercial team.
• Great ideas move from concept to execution within days,not months.

Why This Role Is Interesting

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of engineering. Rather than joining an established category, you will help create one.

You will work directly with the CEO and leadership team on defining the future of AI-native engineering while building the global market presence of one of the industry's most innovative software companies.

Benefits

• Growing company
• Flexible working hours
• Home office
• Attractive salary package
• 30 days annual leave
• Individual onboarding program
• Company pension plan
• Capital-forming benefits
• High-quality advanced training
• Good working atmosphere and open feedback culture
• Motivated team and helpful colleagues
• Employee benefits
• Family-friendly company
• Ticket Plus® Card (Edenred)
• JobBike

Have we picked your interest?

Your HR contact at WSCAD

Vanessa Riß
Telefon: +49 8131 3627-338
E-Mail: jobs@wscad.com
WSCAD GmbH – Office Bergkirchen
Dieselstraße 4
85232 Bergkirchen

About us

WSCAD is the world's first and leading provider of AI-powered electrical CAD software. Our solutions boost efficiency in electrical engineering by up to 99%, enabling automated workflows and intelligent features for midsize businesses, global corporations, as well as design and engineering firms. As part of the Buhl Group with around 800 employees, WSCAD has been specializing in the development and distribution of electrical CAD software solutions for more than 35 years. Over 40,000 useres in more than 100 countries successfully use WSCAD software - in machinery, plant engineering, building automation and electrical installation. In addition to our headquarters in Bergkirchen near Munich, we operate branch offices in Wroclaw, Poland and Charlotte, USA.

You can find more information about WSCAD as an employer and about working with us on our careers page.