Senior International Innovation Manager (m/f/d) / international Marketing

JOB PROFILE

What To Expect From Us

Do you see “innovation” as the development of new product concepts, encompassed by the entire strategic mix, including communication, design, and launch approach? Additionally, do you enjoy the dynamics of working in an international context? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

What To Expect From Your Role

The “Senior International Innovation Manager” role is located in the Marketing department in Eckes-Granini’s international HQ. In this position, you play an important part in expanding our business into new categories by creating value and synergies as an international player.

• Responsibility for leading a defined set of our international innovation platforms
• Shape and develop the platform strategy, lead the concept and business case qualification
• Lead the creation of international communication campaigns and guidelines as well as design frameworks
• Cooperate and align with international brand leads, local marketing heads, and top management
• Close collaboration with international insights, innovation, category management, and media functions (e.g., for concept, sell-in, go-to-market, and media framework) to ensure impact, relevance, and brand fit of your deliverables
• Deliver relevant outputs that consumers will love and ensure best-in-class adaptation with local and international brand teams
• A highly interconnected role in an enthusiastic international marketing team

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Completed economics degree, ideally with a focus on Marketing, Communication, or other related area
• Extensive experience in Marketing / Brand Management roles in the FMCG sector, of which several years in an international context
• Deep competence in managing projects with external agency partners and multiple internal, international stakeholders
• Strong proficiency in developing multi-channel communication campaigns (focus: TV, digital, social, OOH)
• Significant expertise in innovation and design projects
• An enthusiastic and positive but also assertive and fact-based communicator, knowing how to win others over
• Strong conceptual and strategic thinking whilst being able to also work hands-on
• A self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset
• Business fluency in English with strong negotiation skills

BENEFITS

• Flexible Arbeitszeiten
• Mobiles arbeiten & Home Office
• Sport- und Gesundheitsangebote
• Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
• Personal Entwicklung
• Flache Hierarchien
• New Hire Onboarding Program
• Jobrad