We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (more is welcome) in marketing and project management, to lead marketing projects (portfolio, innovations, activations, etc.) for our Chocolate brands (M&M’s, Maltesers, and others) within the Benelux/ITR cluster. Minimum 5 years of experience in brand management, marketing execution, and project management, with a proven track record in managing portfolio and activation initiatives. This is a 4-month temporary role to cover a maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver the brand growth strategy and priorities, collaborating with the Regional Cell team to provide input and ensure fit-for-purpose growth platforms.
- Localize the regional cell/brand agenda to meet local consumer and customer needs.
- Initiate and lead local portfolio initiatives, where relevant.
- Drive projects from strategy to execution, managing portfolio and activation initiatives through cross-functional teams (including Regional, Customer Marketing, Activity Management, and Sales).
- Oversee project timelines, ensuring coordination and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
Budget & Resource Management
- Ensure all marketing initiatives are delivered within budget, optimizing resources for cost-effectiveness.
- Oversee purchase orders (POs), invoices, and administrative tasks within the role’s scope.
Functie-eisen
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in brand management, marketing execution, and project management, with a proven track record in managing portfolio and activation initiatives.
- Experience in FMCG is essential; experience in food is an advantage.
- Fluent in Dutch and English (both required); French is a plus.
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Competenties
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills to assess performance and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficient in analytical tools such as Nielsen and Power BI.
- Knowledge of the Retail landscape in Netherlands and Belgium
- Strong executional skills with a proven ability to manage projects and campaigns from start to finish.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
Employment Terms and Conditions - Yacht Consultancy
- A salary between € 4.900- and € 5.800 ,- per month based on a 40-hour workweek
- A contract for fixed-term contract for 32 á 40 hours per week
- A monthly individual choice budget (IKB) of 10.66% of your salary that you can use flexibly
- 25 vacation days + the option to purchase 6 additional days
- A sabbatical scheme; every three years up to 12 months
- Flexible holidays
- A travel allowance
- Various bonus schemes
- The option of hybrid working
- A good pension plan with ASR Cappital
- Additional allowances for internet, phone, and a home workspace budget
- A training budget, coaching, an onboarding program, and unlimited access to the Yacht Academy with over 3,000 courses and training programs
- Networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival
Bedrijfsinformatie
Mars Incorporated (afkorting: Mars Inc.) is een Amerikaans bedrijf dat onder meer tussendoortjes maakt. Het bedrijf was in Europa actief onder de naam Masterfoods maar sinds september 2007 heet het ook in Europa "Mars". Het Amerikaanse hoofdkwartier van Mars staat in Hackettstown (New Jersey). Het internationale hoofdkwartier is gevestigd in McLean in de deelstaat Virginia. Het Europese hoofdkwartier is gevestigd in Brussel (België). In Nederland heeft het een vestiging in Veghel. Het bedrijf is eigendom van de familie Mars.
Merken:
Mars voert de volgende merken: 3 Musketeers, Balisto, Bounty, Catisfactions, Celebrations, Cesar, Clix, Combo's, Delight, Dolmio, Dove (snoep, niet de cosmetica), Ethel-M, Flavia, Freedent, Galaxy, Kudos, M&M's, Maltesers, Mars, Milky Way, Pedigree, Perfect Fit, Sheba, Skittles, Snickers, Starburst, Suzi Wan, Twix, Uncle Ben's, Waltham, Whiskas
Mars is in Nederland gevestigd in twee plaatsen:
Veghel: Hier worden de zoetwaren geproduceerd en is de verkoopdivisie gevestigd.
Oud-Beijerland: Hier worden maaltijden, vooral sauzen, gemaakt. Bekende merken zijn Uncle Ben's, Dolmio, Seeds of Change, Purasia, en Suzi-Wan.
Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent.
contact
Alwin Schumacher
alwin.schumacher@yacht.nl
06-50822954
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