Step into a strategic marketing innovation role where you impact the future of infant formula. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and visionary innovation leader to sustain our position as global market leader in infant formula ingredients for the Early Life Nutrition segments Hydro's & B ioactive proteins , while driving growth across both our core and innovation portfolio’s. The role is central to unlocking growth opportunities across these Early Life Nutrition segments, one of FCI’s key strategic plays. You will shape, contribute and execute the global Early Life Nutrition innovation strategy, with the aim to further accelerate value growth in the Hydro's and B ioactive proteins Segments, and deliver against our bold ambitions for the years ahead. Understanding, acting upon the context (market, consumers), customers, competitors and our company’s capabilities within Early Life Nutrition. It also means defining our innovation roadmap on proposition, product portfolios, place (availability) and pricing.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by innovation and eager to make a real difference in people’s lives, this is your opportunity to lead.

What We Ask

Academic/master level Degree, preferably in marketing, business economics, food technology or technical business.
8-10 years’ work relevant experience in B2B marketing, preferably in the Infant Nutrition, nutrition or dairy ingredients industry.
A strong record in strategy development, innovation plans and roadmaps and in-market execution.
A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complexity and see the bigger picture, translating insights into actionable plans.
Strong affinity for scientific environments, with the ability to collaborate effectively with R&D teams and translate complex science into compelling value propositions.Proven experience in delivering business growth through successful execution of marketing and commercial strategies.
Solid understanding of cross-functional project management and working in multidisciplinary teams in a global environment.
Proven capabilities in managing stakeholders through influencing, providing insights and analyses, challenging conventional thinking, and daring to be bold and speak up when required to achieve the right result.
Being able to see the bigger picture in a complex environment (helicopter view), yet persistent to drive successful execution.

What We Offer

Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence;
To ensure a healthy work-life balance, we've implemented a hybrid work model for this role. You'll be required to visit our Amersfoort office no more than twice a week, allowing you flexibility while maintaining collaborative engagement;
Receive home office essentials, such as an ergonomic chair, desk, monitors, and more, to support your comfort and productivity while working remotely;
An NS business card, so you can travel to the office by train;
When you’re not using your NS business card, you’ll receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 30km (one way);
Keen on cycling? Take advantage of our bike purchase scheme, offering attractive tax benefits to help you acquire a brand-new bike. Enjoy the ride while saving on costs;
Enjoy 200 hours of annual leave on a full-time basis, with the flexibility to sell or purchase up to 40 additional hours of holiday time. Your 8% holiday allowance ensures that you can make the most of your well-deserved time off;
A workweek of (fulltime) 40 hours, a salary within the range of €7.000 - €8.700 and a bonus scheme;
Receive a company laptop and mobile phone, enabling seamless communication whether you're on the move or working remotely.
Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.

Vacancy Description

You will shape and execute the Early Life Nutrition marketing strategy. Translating market & science developments into ideation, innovation plans, projects and value propositions & validate these based on requirements and insights from consumer and customer perspective.
You will map the global ELN market, identifying trends, opportunities and strategic focus areas within two high value sub segments. You will drive value chain analyses and develop the product/portfolio, place, positioning, pricing and strategy.
You will initiate, drive and support innovation & application projects specific for Early Life Nutrition.
You will analyze competitor strategies and proactively develop counterstrategies to maintain competitive advantage.
You will take the lead as commercial owner and Principal in New Product Development (NPD) driving the innovation roadmap and building strong business cases for innovations in two high sub segments.
You will define and steer the scientific substantiation roadmaps supporting value propositions, and ensuring scientific initiatives are aligned with business and innovation goals for two sub segments.
You will create global value propositions and work closely with the regional marketing teams and our corporate key accounts to tailor messaging for local relevance.
You will work closely together with our Global Sales and Marketing teams based in five regional offices around the world as well as our leading customers.
You will leverage and build external networks (e.g. KOL, industry network and our customers).

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

You will report to the Global Marketing Innovation lead Early Life Nutrition and you will be part of the global Segment Marketing team Early Life Nutrition. The role will work closely together with several research and development teams within Frieslandcampina. You will also engage closely with sales, business development, marketing communications, nutrition, regional sales offices and finance teams. The position is based in Amersfoort.

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Senior Marketing Innovation Manager Early Life Nutrition