Junior Marketing Manager EMEA

Company: IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Our products cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers. We produce chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry essentials.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group boasts a strong track record of growth over the past decade, with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world, 2000+ employees and €1 billion of revenues.

What we offer: IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.

With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

Purpose of Position: We are seeking a results-oriented and creative Junior Marketing Manager responsible for delivering integrated campaigns and marketing initiatives in a leading company within the food ingredients industry. Working closely with the Marketing Manager EMEA, the candidate will develop and execute the annual strategic marketing plan while analyzing the market, client needs, competition, and trends in the EMEA market.

The position focuses on the full product assortment for Food Manufacturing and SME clients, creating ATL and BTL activities in collaboration with the marketing and communications teams. Close collaboration with relevant departments, particularly Sales, the Applications team, and R&D, is essential.

The primary focus is on strategically managing all product categories, with specific attention to Food Manufacturing client needs, to support IRCA's global positioning and growth.

Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Create Customer and Category specific marketing plans that support the creation of tailor-made concepts in line with market trends and needs for FMCG clients.
2. Handle customer meetings in the assigned EMEA countries where marketing support is required (innovation days, capability meetings) from the briefing to the concept to the final presentation, as well as the follow up in close collaboration with the sales counterpart.
3. Steer the development of tailor-made customer concepts in collaboration with the corporate chef team and R&D.
4. Support the Marketing Manager EMEA in assortment management: new product development, product improvement, delisting, assortment analysis (FM / SME).
5. Channel communication: develop required supporting material for the sales channel and the respective communication channels (e.g. LinkedIn, website, press…) in collaboration with the communications team.
6. Product market intelligence: competitive analysis, client and consumer trends.

Requirements:

1. Education: Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
2. Professional Skills: Excellent understanding of FMCG players and affinity to sales; Outstanding project management skills; Good data analysis skills.
3. Experience: 2 – 4 years of experience in Marketing or Trade Marketing, ideally also in Sales; experience in the FMCG Industry is a must.
4. Language Skills: Proficiency in English is mandatory. Additional language skills are a plus.
5. Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and databases.
6. Behavioural Requirements: Communicates effectively and has exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Develops strong working relationships; Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously; Prone to autonomous management and organization of work; Hands on attitude and ability to work in a dynamic environment; Attitude for continuous learning / curiosity.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity.

IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.