ORGANISATION
At Iglo Nederland, we have been a key part of mealtimes for generations. Our iconic fish fingers and spinach have fed families for around 60 years; and Kapitein Iglo is one of advertising’s most successful brand icons. But we are more than that! At Iglo, it’s our mission to serve the world with better food. At the heart of what we do every day is making the food we produce better; better for our consumers and better for the planet. We make products that are the centre of everyday family mealtimes for over half the Dutch population and with a strong presence in fish and vegetables, as well as nutritious ready meals we can – & will – lead the change to a sustainable diet.
Iglo Nederland is part of Nomad Foods, operating in 22 markets across Europe. Our portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, Iglo, Aunt Bessie’s and Goodfella’s, have been part of consumers’ meals for generations and serve over 22m meals every single day.
With 19 world class manufacturing sites and over 8000 colleagues globally, we are well positioned to fulfil our company purpose. We at Nomad have exciting plans to continue to grow organically, whilst pursuing strategic acquisitions and continue to build a best-in-class food company.
Currently we are looking for a:
MARKETING MANAGER
POSITION
As our Marketing Manager you have a fantastic opportunity to run an iconic Dutch brand, champion the frozen category AND support a more sustainable way to eat for the future. You will be responsible for leading a team of 6 ambitious and talented brand marketers and interns with an extended marketing team of 9 in total, including eCommerce, Media and RDQ. You will be a key player in the Dutch Leadership team and report directly to Jorg Brouwer, General Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will lead, direct and champion the development of our full marketing strategy across 4 product categories;
- Your responsibility is to set ambitious targets for the team and take our Must Win Battles to the next level;
- You will be responsible for taking relevant consumer insights and translating them into compelling strategies, to execute against in the Dutch market; either locally or through input into our European marketing team;
- You will work closely with our European marketing team in Bedfont in a matrix, and your local market peers in Western Europe (DE, AT and BE) to seek synergies and encourage bigger thinking;
- You will have responsibility for the full marketing mix in the Dutch market; ensuring that the annual plan reflects the needs of the consumer, retailer and Iglo across all disciplines;
- You will drive the commercial agenda; ensuring the marketing team grow the business in a sustainable and profitable way – having a key voice on all commercial topics including pricing and promo strategy and PPA;
- You will connect with retailers and industry bodies to drive the perception of the frozen category and Iglo:
PROFILE CANDIDATE
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- University Degree in Marketing (master);
- Relevant work experience in operational and strategic marketing roles in FMCG;
- Experience in midsized entrepreneurial companies and preferable in a matrix setting;
- Experience in leading teams;
- A love for food and a passion for sustainable eating.
RELEVANTE COMPETENCES
- Business acumen and demonstrated P&L responsibility;
- Demonstrated history in leading multi- disciplinary teams through renovation, innovation and communication projects;
- Senior Stakeholder management;
- Dutch PR full media expertise;
- Competent at working in a matrix organization;
- Passionate and highly energized;
- Visionary leader who is able to inspire those around them;
- A change maker; someone who can drive through ambitious plans and execute via others.
