OverviewTransformation project
Strategic key role
About Our ClientGB Foods Europe
Job DescriptionReporting to the CMO and leading a team of 3-5 people, her / his main responsibilities will be:
Lead & roll out a European Vision of the category to fasten growth and lead key transformational projects (e.g., innovation, sustainability)
Co‐Lead with the countries the development and ensure best‐in‐class execution of Brand Strategic Books for the categories
Drive the innovation pipeline and new business development and geographic expansion
Participate on the creation of key strategic frameworks: European Strategic Plan, Innovation Strategy, Portfolio Transformation, Brand Playbooks
Best practices / learnings conceptualization & sharing
The Successful ApplicantThe current environment demands inspiring leadership, capable of guiding transformation, managing ambiguity and uncertainty, and identifying new business opportunities. An end‐to‐end vision is essential, with the ability to challenge commercial and operational functions and the courage to reinvent brands and strategies in a competitive and evolving market.
Proven experience in global / regional and local marketing roles within an FMCG multinational company, leading white‐canvas strategic projects and innovation pipelines end‐to‐end.
Experience in transformation projects is a plus.
Strong knowledge in the food sector.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in Marketing roles within the sector.
End‐to‐End & Enterprise Vision: Must possess a holistic, enterprise‐wide perspective.
Commercial AcumenShould deeply understand the commercial side of the business; not just focused on long‐term strategy (3–5 years), but also able to drive immediate business impact.
Growth Mindset & ReinventionHungry for growth, eager to reinvent themselves and the business.
Business & Product InnovationShould bring fresh business ideas, innovative product concepts, and strategies to revitalize brands and outpace the competition.
Inspiring LeadershipAble to inspire the team, set clear priorities, and bring renewed energy and brilliance. Demonstrates the ability to drive, motivate, and lead change alongside the team, developing internal successors and fostering a high‐performing environment. The idóneo candidate should have a positive attitude toward change and embrace it with enthusiasm and energy. They should also adopt a stimulating and optimistic approach, motivating others while driving change.
Entrepreneurial MindsetStrong proactivity, used to create from scratch (white‐canvas mentality), agile test and learn.
Change Management SkillsCapacity to deal with change, and lead others through change, by creating and inspiring with a common vision and set of goals and holding each other accountable in the journey.
Comfort with AmbiguityAble to deal effectively with ambiguity and uncertainty, adapting quickly to change.
Empowerment of the TeamNeeds to further strengthen team empowerment, fostering a culture of ownership and motivation.
Full Ecosystem Stakeholder ManagementThe role requires collaboration with teams across countries, with the R&D organization, with the commercial teams and with the International teams. Naturally connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. Should have the ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in their beliefs, and active drive.
Fluent English is a must.
What's on OfferStrategic key role within a growing and leading top food multinational company.
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