Head of Marketing B2B Food Ingredients Distribution mfd

Mandatory for this position is a degree in Food Technology

Our client is a leading international ingredients distributor connecting customers and suppliers across multiple markets.

Products are valued added Ingredients from leading suppliers.

As the organisation continues to expand its international footprint it is seeking a commercially driven and strategically minded Head of Marketing to strengthen market positioning accelerate business development initiatives and elevate the companys brand globally.

This is a highly visible leadership role combining strategic marketing brand management business development support supplier engagement and customer experience across multiple international markets.

As Head of Marketing you will own and drive the global marketing agenda. Working closely with commercial leaders local country organisations suppliers and external partners you will identify opportunities develop compelling value propositions and execute impactful marketing programmes that strengthen customer and supplier engagement.

You will play a key role in shaping the companys market positioning accelerating category business development and building a consistent international brand that supports ambitious expansion plans.

• Develop and execute the international marketing strategy aligned with commercial and business development objectives.

• Lead category business development initiatives across business units and markets leveraging synergies throughout the organisation.

• Identify market trends customer needs competitive developments and emerging business opportunities.

• Translate market intelligence into actionable business development initiatives and commercial programmes.

• Partner closely with sales and business development teams to drive customer acquisition and market penetration.

• Develop compelling value propositions sales tools customer presentations and marketing collateral.

• Establish share and implement best-practice marketing approaches across countries and business platforms.

• Build and execute joint marketing programmes with strategic supplier partners.

• Develop supplier branding communication concepts and co-marketing initiatives.

• Strengthen supplier relationships through impactful marketing activation and category development support.

• Own and further develop the corporate brand strategy positioning and identity.

• Ensure consistent brand execution across all markets communication channels and customer touchpoints.

• Lead corporate communications internal communications and employer branding activities.

• Manage external agencies designers and communication partners.

• Continuously enhance the companys digital presence including websites social media and digital communication channels.

• Lead the global event strategy including trade fairs customer seminars supplier conferences webinars and internal events.

• Create engaging customer and supplier experiences that strengthen relationships and generate commercial opportunities.

• Maximise event ROI through effective planning execution lead generation and follow-up programmes.

• Support local organisations in executing high-impact regional marketing initiatives.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in B2B marketing business development commercial leadership or business development-focused marketing roles.

• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing strategic marketing programmes that deliver measurable commercial results.

• Strong experience within Food Ingredients Flavours Nutrition Specialty Chemicals Life Sciences or adjacent B2B industries.

• Experience within ingredient distribution specialty distribution or B2B trading environments is highly desirable.

• International experience across multiple markets and cultures is strongly preferred.

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Proven ability to translate technical product features into compelling customer value propositions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organisational levels.

• Strong project management and execution capabilities.

• Data-driven decision-maker with highly developed analytical skills.

• Entrepreneurial hands-on and results-oriented leadership style.

• Outstanding communication presentation and relationship-building skills.

• Fluent English is essential. Additional European languages are advantageous.

• Degree in Food Technology (mandatory)

• Additional marketing qualifications or postgraduate education would be advantageous.

• Shape and lead the global marketing and business development agenda of a leading international ingredients platform.

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.

• Significant influence on commercial business development branding customer engagement and market development.

• International scope with extensive supplier and customer interaction.

• Entrepreneurial culture offering high visibility autonomy and impact.

If you are a commercially minded B2B marketing leader with a passion for business development branding and international market development we would welcome a confidential conversation.