Head of Marketing (m/f/d) Food Industry
Greater Stuttgart Area · HC 2882-01
Our client is an established group of companies in the food industry with multiple locations, a significant brand portfolio, and a strong presence in the German food retail sector. As part of a new international ownership and group structure, the company is currently undergoing an exciting phase of further development and integration. For the marketing department, this presents additional opportunities for innovation, new international interfaces, and the chance to further develop brand and product strategies across the group in the future.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and developing a marketing team of approximately 8 employees
- Developing and implementing the brand and portfolio strategy
- Revitalizing and repositioning established brands
- Further development of marketing structures, processes, and responsibilities
- Overseeing innovation, product development, packaging, and communication
- Close collaboration with sales, management, and international partners
- Management of external agencies and marketing budgets
Profile:
- Several years of experience in marketing or brand management in the food/FMCG sector
- Experience with strategic brand management, relaunches, and brand development
- Leadership experience or demonstrable potential for the next step toward broader leadership responsibilities
- Good understanding of grocery retail, discount stores, and branded goods
- Experience at the intersection of marketing, sales, and product development
- Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and adaptable personality
- Very good English skills
In addition to experienced marketing managers, we are specifically seeking mid-level candidates who have substantial brand management experience and initial leadership experience and are now looking to take the next step toward comprehensive marketing responsibility. We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy helping to shape an organization within a new international structure and bridging different markets and cultures.
You can expect a key leadership role with a high degree of autonomy and direct access to senior management. You’ll have the opportunity to significantly advance both the marketing organization and the brand portfolio, and to help shape exciting change and integration initiatives in an international environment. We offer an attractive compensation package commensurate with the level of responsibility, including a variable component and a company car.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Patric Heberlein at +49-89-21528687-7 and Nico Scheibenbogen at +49-89-21528687-3 at any time.
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Patric Heberlein
Tel. +49-89-21528687-7
ph@heberlein-consultants.de
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