Head Of Marketing & Sales - BU Pasta Sauces

ppFor over 125 years, Mutti Group has been rewriting the rules of the tomato industry, blending tradition with bold innovation to become Europe’s #1 tomato brand. Today, our products bring the taste of Italy to more than 100 countries, fueling a global business that reached €703M in turnover in 2024, and still growing year after year. /p pWe are more than just a food company: we are a global Italian brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and innovation, with a fast-expanding footprint across continents. /p p"Our legacy is not just a corporate legacy, but a system legacy. /p pIt is not just patrimonial legacy, but a cultural inheritance. /p pIt is a certain way of doing things: with charm, through true and fair relationships, starting from the possible to go above and beyond. /p pIt is about choosing each other and knowing how to elect which paths to pursue, and when. /p pIt is the tireless but always consistent action." /p pWe are looking for a bHead Of Marketing Sales - BU Pasta Sauces /b, a strategic and cross-functional role responsible for driving category growth across multiple markets. The person will be based in our Headquarter in bParma. /b /p h3Main responsibilities /h3 h3Market, Consumer Category Strategy /h3 ul liAnalyse food consumption trends, consumer behaviours, competitor positioning, pricing and innovation landscapes /li liIdentify opportunities for new product launches and range extensions /li liDefine category growth objectives and marketing mix (product, price, promotion, placement) in alignment with international markets /li liBuild business cases and category PL ownership, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth /li /ul h3Innovation Product Development Leadership /h3 ul liCoordinate with RD, production and markets to develop and optimise products /li liManage innovation gate processes and ensure cross-functional readiness /li liOversee concept development, packaging, artwork, naming, claims and brand coherence across markets /li /ul h3Cross-Functional Cross-Market Coordination /h3 ul liCollaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Planning and Procurement on forecasting, product availability and industrial investment needs /li liFacilitate governance moments (GMT, QBR, NPD Boards) /li liCoordinate agencies, trade marketing and communication teams /li liSupport markets and sales teams with category-selling strategies and commercial initiatives /li /ul h3Commercial Performance Governance /h3 ul liMonitor KPIs including volumes, profitability, market share, distribution and ROI of projects and promotions /liliContribute to pricing strategy and assortment architecture /li liAnalyse sell‑in and sell‑out performance to optimise category presence /li /ul h3What we are looking for /h3 h3Strategic Leadership Capabilities /h3 ul liProven experience managing complex, multi‑market innovation and portfolio strategies /li liStrong ability to translate consumer insights into business strategy /li liSolid commercial grounding with PL accountability /li liAbility to prioritise across multiple markets with different levels of maturity /li /ul h3Operational Industrial Acumen /h3 ul liStrong understanding of manufacturing, demand planning, procurement and quality dynamics /li liAbility to make business decisions considering operational and capacity constraints /li liExperience managing complex packaging and multi‑market artwork processes /li liAbility to operate effectively across Italy and international markets /li liStrong stakeholder management and escalation handling skills /li liExcellent communication, facilitation and agency management capabilities /li liProven ability to develop and coach team members and junior talent /li /ul h3What you will be needing /h3 ul liStrategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities /li liHigh adaptability and entrepreneurial attitude /li liStrong relationship‑building and influencing skills /li liStructured leadership style suited for complex environments /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liEnglish: Full professional fluency required /li liItalian: Functional fluency required for operational and stakeholder collaboration /li liAdditional languages are considered a plus /li /ul pWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and other personal conditions /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr