Marketing Manager (Food Ingredients) sought for an Ingredient Solutions Provider in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have consumer insight experience in the food industry, a minimum of 5 years in food service and/or marketing, and proven knowledge of food industry and food technology. The incumbent will provide strategic, analytical, and tactical leadership in the organization.Responsibilities:Develop local marketing strategies, objectives, initiatives, plans, and policies in alignment with global marketing brand strategy.Develop and steer, with support from the General Manager, all Global Key Account Plans with Key Account managers to ensure sustainable delivery against the Long Range Plan (LRP) for 2028.Innovation Management: Develop an innovation plan designed to generate growth in South Africa and selected SSA territory of Rwanda.Brand & Product Management: Define and lead the timely development of the marketing branded product portfolio, labels, and packaging formats.Business Management: Manage P&Ls for all product categories.Promotions Management: Develop and implement strategic, analytical, and tactical promotions designed to promote brands and products for optimal long-term financial results.Customer Relationship Management: Manage internal and external customer relationships.Digital & Social Marketing: Manage website and social media strategy for Marketing SA.Ecosystems and Partnerships: Establish and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers, professional associations, and organizations to achieve business objectives.Financial Management: Manage the marketing budget.Develop and execute a clear strategy for Chefs with Compassion and Rise Against Hunger as donation beneficiaries to support sustainability goals and aspirations while expanding the sustainability strategy with clearly defined goals.Requirements:BA/BS Degree in Marketing/Business/Consumer Science; IMM preferred.Fluency in English and Afrikaans; French speaking is an advantage.Minimum 5 years of foodservice sales and/or marketing experience.Extensive and proven knowledge of the food industry and food technology.Skills in strategic planning, marketing mix, project management, quantitative analysis, interpersonal communication, presentation, and computer skills.Able and eager to travel within SSA - Rwanda (2 weeks per quarter).Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Desired Skills:Market ResearchMarketing ManagementDesired Work Experience:5 to 10 yearsDesired Qualification Level:Diploma
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