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The DACH Marketing Manager will contribute to this mission by driving brand growth, cultural relevance and community momentum across Germany, Austria and Switzerland - one of Rapha’s most important regions. As DACH Marketing Manager, you lead Rapha’s brand marketing across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with Germany as the primary focus. You own the regional marketing plan, build cultural relevance in a highly competitive market, and ensure Rapha’s presence in DACH reflects both global ambition and deep local understanding. This role is fully remote anywhere in Germany - ideally based out of a major city.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and lead Rapha’s DACH brand marketing strategy
Identify priority communities, events and cultural touchpoints where Rapha must show up to win in DACH
Own Rapha’s events strategy across DACH
Develop distinctive DACH-led brand initiatives and activations
Build and manage our DACH athlete and ambassador ecosystem
Lead end-to-end activation of sponsored events and brand experiences
Support the global RCC brand programme with locally relevant content and activations
Work alongside the EU Regional Community Manager and Community Leads in Berlin and Munich to build Rapha’s presence
Use Berlin and Munich Clubhouses as activation hubs
Work alongside the RCC Satellite Manager and Retail team to provide marketing activation support
Develop DACH-led storytelling
Identify and develop co-marketing partnerships with local retailers, cafés, studios and cultural spaces
Work with the Wholesale Marketing Manager to align DACH wholesale partners
Feed market insight from satellite, pop-up and partnership activity
Work in close partnership with the Global Media & Influence Manager to translate and execute Rapha’s PR strategy
Support the day-to-day running of Rapha's DACH PR agency
Re-engage the German and DACH media
Increase footfall to clubhouses, grow active customer base in the region and maximise data capture
Track and report on DACH marketing performance
Monitor competitive activity and market trends
Maintain strong budget discipline across all marketing investment
Requirements:
Strategic regional marketing planning and execution
Events sponsorship, negotiation and end-to-end activation management
Athlete and ambassador programme management
Community-led brand building and cross-functional collaboration
Local partnership development and wholesale/retail brand alignment
Senior stakeholder and partnership management
Content strategy and storytelling to drive earned media impact
Deep understanding of the DACH cycling landscape: events, culture, media and communities
Budget ownership and performance tracking
Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) is essential
What we offer:
Flexible working hours
25 days annual leave
2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning
An annual clothing allowance of £1,200 for testing and promotional purpose
A company bonus scheme
Mental health support with MyndUp
Bike racing expenses up to £35 per race entry
A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends
Industry discounts on brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, Finisterre, Wahoo