Work at Valoya

Valoya is on a mission to improve the production of food and medicines for the growing global population. We do so by creating the market’s most advanced horticultural LED lights that enable farmers to produce more yields and plant researchers to develop new, better performing crop varieties. We are research driven and through our plant biology R&D efforts we have developed finely balanced light spectra that illuminate the growth chambers, greenhouses and indoor farms of agricultural companies, universities and research institutes in over 50 countries. Our LED technology is proprietary, and it is protected by over 100 international patents. The company was founded in 2009 and our team is in Finland, Italy, Germany and the United States. Valoya’s headquarters are in Helsinki and the company has a US based subsidiary, Valoya Inc. 

We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our Helsinki office. 

You are a self-driven marketing specialist with a problem solving attitude and some experience or skills in various areas of marketing. You are able to multi-task, prioritize and adhere to deadlines. You learn quickly and are open to try out all the tools in the marketing toolbox. You are not afraid to make mistakes and receive feedback. You are passionate about marketing and the impact it creates. 

Your daily working language will be English. The work contains the following areas of responsibility: 

• • Planning and creation of brochures, banners, videos and other marketing materials, some independently and some via freelancers
  • Planning and sending out newsletters to customers (drip campaigns) and distributors
  • Maintaining and further developing the website
  • Organizing Valoya’s presence in trade fairs and conferences, together with our stand building partners
  • Supporting the sales and distributor teams with marketing materials, CRM tasks and lead generation
  • Providing support with a variety of other marketing tasks such as webinars, social media, product launches, brand strategy and messaging etc. Your involvement will range from the technical to the strategic, giving you a chance to grow as a marketing professional

Skills/proficiencies required: 

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  • Adobe InDesign and either Photoshop or Lightroom
  • WordPress
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

At the moment we work remotely, however if the situation changes, some working from the office may be required. Therefore, this role is available to candidates residing in Finland, ideally in Uusimaa. The work typically includes two business trips annually as part of trade fair organization. The marketing team consists of two persons, the Marketing Director and our future Marketing Coordinator. Beyond that, we are supported by agencies and freelancers some of which you will be managing.

We offer you an opportunity to be part of a quickly growing company. This role will allow you to work with the entire spectrum of marketing activities, develop your skills in all of them and grow as a marketing specialist. Our work environment is demanding, dynamic and fast-paced and our team is diverse, entrepreneurial, international and highly skilled. The office is located in Lauttasaari, Helsinki. The role comes with cellphone, sports and lunch benefits, and some coffee, snacks and good company at the office.

Valoya is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Please send your application and CV with your salary request to [email protected] The position will be filled as soon as the qualified candidate is identified. 

More information on Valoya at www.valoya.com