Junior Marketing Associate

Don't Apply If...

• You need a script to function.
  We are building something new. If you require a manual for every click or a script for every email, this environment will frustrate you. We value autonomy and problem-solving.
• You think industrial manufacturing is boring
  . Our clients build machines that build the world—from furniture factories to energy grids. If concepts like predictive maintenance, yield optimization, or self-healing grids don't interest you, you won't enjoy the content.
• You are looking for a simple translation job
  . German is mandatory, but this is not translation work. You will interpret complex business concepts and adapt them for a DACH audience.
• You shy away from technology.
  We are a tech company. You don't need to code, but you must be comfortable with modern tools (CRM, AI content tools, analytics) and learning quickly.
• You want to be anonymous.
  This role supports our flagship report, and your work will be visible to industry leaders. If you avoid ownership, this isn't for you.
• You dislike
  deadlines, checklists, and structured processes.
• You avoid
  feedback or take it personally.
• You prefer creative chaos
  over quality control, accuracy, and version discipline.
• You are not comfortable using
  AI tools to accelerate writing and research.
• You want a low-pace role
  with minimal accountability and iteration.

How To Apply?

Please
do not
send a generic "Dear Hiring Manager" cover letter.

1.    Send your CV (in English) to

with the subject line:
"Junior Marketing Application - LAST NAME FIRST NAME"
.

2.    In the email body, please answer the following question
in German
(max 200 words):

○      
"What is one recent trend in the German manufacturing or technology sector that caught your eye, and why is it important?"
(can be LinkedIn-style posts, email outreach, or a short summary).

○      Why Cadran? Why this role, now?

○      A project you shipped that you're proud of (link if possible).

3.     Include a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Role Title

Junior Marketing Associate
(Focus: DACH Region & Flagship Industry Report)

Role Summary

We are looking for a sharp, organized, and linguistically talented Junior Marketing Associate to join our team in Cluj-Napoca. You will support Cadran's marketing and growth activities with one primary mission:
help deliver and distribute our flagship market report for the DACH region
(with qualitative + quantitative research, expert outreach, and content-driven distribution). You will work at the intersection of
research, content, campaigns, and operational marketing
, with real responsibility and fast learning.

About Your Role

This is an execution-heavy role with increasing ownership. You'll help turn research into assets, assets into campaigns, and campaigns into leads, partners, and credibility in the DACH market. You'll work closely with senior leadership and external collaborators (design, research, partners).

You will be successful if you are:

●      Precise and structured

●      Fast, proactive, and reliable

●      Comfortable with ambiguity and iteration

●      Able to communicate professionally across Romanian, German, and English

Department and Lead

Department: Growth & Marketing

Direct Report: Growth Manager / CEO / Report Program Lead Consultant

About Your Projects

Your primary mission for the first 6-12 months is the
Flagship Industry Report
.

●      
The Anchor Project:
Launching a comprehensive report on Industry 4.0 before the
Global Innovation Summit 2026
expo in Basel, Switzerland.

●      
The Goal:
Position Cadran as a thought leader. You will help us gather data, manage surveys, coordinate with experts, and distribute the final product to 500+ key decision-makers.

●      
The Impact:
This report is the vehicle for our market repositioning. Your work will directly contribute to generating €500K+ in new pipeline opportunities.

●      
Beyond the Report:
You will support Account-Based Marketing (ABM) campaigns targeting the DACH region and help manage our digital presence.

Secondary projects may include:

●      Content repurposing into LinkedIn/email assets

●      Sponsorship and partner marketing support

●      Basic campaign analytics and reporting

●      Website/landing page updates for report-related campaigns

●      Event/expo support assets (e.g., GIS-related communication)

●      CRM hygiene and marketing ops support (lightweight).

Key Responsibilities

Report Growth & Distribution

●      Support the end-to-end marketing execution for the report (calendar, assets, distribution plan).

●      Build and maintain an outreach pipeline (experts, interview candidates, potential sponsors/partners).

●      Prepare outreach drafts in
German and English
(LinkedIn and email), track responses, and manage follow-ups.

●      Coordinate interview scheduling and logistics; prepare briefing notes and summary drafts.

Content & Brand Execution

●      Repurpose report insights into
LinkedIn posts, short articles, carousels, and email newsletters
.

●      Create and maintain a content calendar, schedule posts and coordinate with designers.

●      Maintain quality standards: formatting, terminology, brand tone, consistency.

Research Support (Operational)

●      Desk research: collect and structure sources, company lists, exhibit databases, competitor references.

●      Support survey operations (Typeform or equivalent): test flows, improve questions, track response rates.

●      Help transform raw inputs into clean, usable marketing assets (tables, key charts, highlights).

Marketing Ops & Performance

●      Track weekly KPIs (reach, engagement, clicks, form completions, outreach conversion).

●      Maintain basic CRM/HubSpot hygiene (tags, lists, campaign attribution) where relevant.

●      Communicate progress clearly: what's done, what's blocked, what's next.

Must-Haves

●      
Fluent German
(mandatory; business writing + calls).

●      
Strong English
(writing + internal work).

●      Strong writing discipline: clarity, structure, proofreading, correct formatting.

●      High reliability: you deliver what you commit to, on time.

●      Comfort with AI tools (ChatGPT-style assistants, research tools, editing tools) to increase throughput.

●      Operational discipline: you can manage multiple small tasks without dropping details.

Nice-to-Haves

●      First experience in B2B marketing, research, media, consulting, SaaS, or industry reports.

●      Familiarity with LinkedIn growth, email sequences, basic SEO, Typeform, HubSpot.

●      Basic data handling skills (Sheets/Excel): cleaning, organizing, simple analysis.

●      Interest in manufacturing, packaging, woodworking, energy, or industrial AI.

Non-Negotiables (How We Work)

●      
Communication:
You can speak diplomatically and professionally with a CEO of a German manufacturing firm or a professor from a technical university.

●      
Adaptability and speed:
You understand that in a growing company, priorities can shift. You adapt quickly and keep a positive attitude.

●      
Discretion and confidentiality

●      
Attention to detail

Compensation

●      
Employment contract
, part-time (6 hours/day), with
3-month probation
.

●      Competitive salary aligned with Cluj-Napoca tech market and German language premium:

○      
5,500 – 7,500 RON gross / month
(estimated
3,200 – 4,500 RON net / month
, depending on tax profile).

Core Benefits

●      
Hybrid work
(Cluj-Napoca presence required on agreed days).

●      
Private medical subscription
(after probation)

●      
Real Impact:
Your work will be read by industry leaders across Europe.

●      
Clear growth path:
ownership increases based on delivery, not tenure.

About Our Team

We are a team of
pragmatic innovators
. We don't believe in "innovation theater"—we believe in solving hard problems for real industries. We value technical competence, honesty, and results. We support each other, we share knowledge, and we celebrate our wins together. We are small enough that your contribution matters, but ambitious enough to play on the global stage.

Our Creed

1.    
Improving, continuously forever.
We are never "done" learning.

2.    
Process improvement-led customer growth.
We help our clients grow by fixing their core processes.

3.    
Pioneering Outcome-Driven Digital Transformation.
We sell results, not hours.

About Us

Cadran Technologies combines deep industry insight with advanced AI and software expertise to deliver not just solutions, but tangible business outcomes. Unlike traditional IT vendors, we stake our success on our clients' success – offering custom-tailored, AI-powered solutions with shared risk and reward. Our clients get the innovation and efficiency gains of cutting-edge technology without the guesswork, because we partner closely from strategy through execution, aligning every project with their strategic goals.

5 Reasons to work with us, at Cadran

1.    
The "German" Connection:
If you speak German, don't waste it on a call center script. Here, you will use your language skills to build high-level business relationships and strategic content for the most advanced industrial market in Europe.

2.    
Growth Trajectory:
You are joining at a pivotal moment. As we pivot to an "Outcome-Based" model, you will learn firsthand how a modern B2B business scales and transforms.

3.    
No "Busy Work":
 Your time is spent on creative, strategic, and human tasks that add value to the Flagship Report and our growth.

4.    
Access to Leadership:
You aren't buried in a hierarchy. You work alongside the decision-makers, giving you a front-row seat to business strategy and high-level networking.

5.    
A Culture of "Outcomes":
We don't count minutes; we measure impact. If you deliver results, you get autonomy, respect, and the opportunity to shape your own career path.