Marketing Manager, Functional Ingredient Solutions

Within the Health & Functional Business Unit, you will manage the marketing of our unique portfolio of fruit and vegetable ingredients, wellness botanicals, natural preservatives, natural texturized and emulsifiers to the Food & Beverage market.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Health & Functional BU. You will work with our Global and NOAM Commercial Team for Functional Solutions, Regional & World Account Managers, BU Marketing, Global Product Managers, Regional Flavor Creation & Application, Communication and Creative Studio. This is an onsite role (when not traveling) to be close to our technical team (1 day from home). East Hanover, NJ, Cincinnati Ohio, Bedford Park, Illinois preferred location options.

• Strategy and Insights -Develop an executable marketing strategy and plan for the Functional Solutions, including promotions, expertise programs, and external events. Provide strategic insights by analyzing market trends, consumer need states, competitive landscapes, whitespace opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Marketing Campaign, Promotion, and Value- Drive commercialization of innovations from the R&D roadmap with Global Product Managers. Develop engaging content for external campaigns, aligned with brand values, in collaboration with Communication. Support tradeshows, events and customer innovation days. Support & empower our commercial team with training and marketing material, to win with our customers. Tailored marketing materials and strategies for high-profile accounts. Create compelling, validated value propositions for our offering to meet customers' needs.
• Transversal Initiatives and Marketing Tools -Lead/support strategic marketing initiatives, including digital transformation as an initiator or key user. Foster a cutting-edge marketing organization by enhancing collaboration, providing thought leadership, and contributing to digital tool development.

You?

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science or like
• 5+ years related experience of which min. 3 years in an equivalent marketing position in Food & Beverage industry
• Solid Business & Marketing Acumen. Provable knowledge of the Food & Beverage market with experience in ingredient business or marketing experience in CPG brands in Food & Beverage
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You should possess an entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrating the ability to innovate and drive initiatives forward with high energy
• Strategic Mindset: The candidate must be able to think strategically about the Functional NOAM business and identify opportunities for growth. Create bridges within the different parts of the organization
• Project Management. Excellent project management skills are essential for this role, to track progress, manage resources and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and a high matching 401k plan.

Job Title and Base Salary commensurate with education and experience. $125k - $160k per year.

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