Head of Alpro Brand - DACH (m/f/d), Düsseldorf

As a world leading food company DANONE stands for international success. Around 104.000 employees work on all five continents in the four business areas Fresh Dairy Products, Early Life Nutrition, Waters and Advanced Medical Nutrition on one corporate mission: “Bringing health through food to as many people as possible.”

Missions

• You will lead the marketing and innovation agenda of our plant-based products in DACH and lead the way towards making Alpro a Manifesto brand
• You will be part of the extended leadership & core marketing team, alongside the Head of Provamel and Head of Plant-Based Growth Spaces
• You will be in the lead for the brand activation in the different sub-segments where we operate – notably drinks, yoghurts, creams, desserts and culinary
• You’ll influence and leverage the global plant-based agenda of marketing initiatives, as well as the innovation pipeline
• You’ll push Alpro to the next level through a mix of global and local assets
• You’ll help shape new & innovative marketing approaches, effective creativity, experiential initiatives and impactful media plans
• You believe in brand building and don’t take people’s attention for granted
• You will lead, develop and grow your team (5 direct reports)
• Start is as of now in Düsseldorf.

Profile

• Successfully completed studies, preferably in business administration with focus in marketing or brand management
• Several years of professional experience in brand and product marketing and strong expertise in the food industry is a plus
• Excellent strategic thinking skills coupled with an agile mindset to discover and embrace new ways of doing things
• Successfully implemented projects in brand building, brand development, or introduction of innovations in the food industry
• Excellent strategic thinking skills coupled with an agile mindset to discover and embrace new ways of doing things
• Strong leadership personality who enjoys developing employees
• Fluent language skills in English and German

Your Benefits

• Central, modern office with open space and communal kitchen
  
• Possibility of mobile and flexible working
• Various training and further education opportunities
• Fitness studio cooperation
• Subsidy for public transport
  
• Subsidized lunch
• Access to corporate benefits
• Company pension plan
• Danone PME Family Service