Marketing Specialist, maternity cover 9-12 months - Copenhagen

Do you want to help shape the future of Arla’s Foodservice business and drive impactful marketing initiatives across multiple international markets?

If you are passionate about Foodservice, customer‑driven marketing and bringing category strategies to life, this maternity cover offers a unique opportunity to make a real commercial impact.

“You will be part of a highly collaborative and international Foodservice team where we translate strategy into execution and create real value for our customers,” says the Senior Export Manager Foodservice, Bøje Johansen.

How you will make an impact

In this role, you will support the continued growth of Arla Foods Foodservice business by driving and coordinating marketing activities across markets. You will work closely with commercial teams, category managers, culinary specialists and brand colleagues to ensure our strategies are executed effectively in‑market. Your work will strengthen brand visibility, support customer engagement and accelerate category performance within Foodservice.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and support the execution of Foodservice‑focused marketing plans, activation initiatives and customer‑engagement activities.


• Coordinate the preparation and roll‑out of Foodservice campaigns, toolkits and materials tailored to market needs.


• Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, ensuring content, assets and communication are ready for seamless go‑to‑market delivery.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners – including sales, commercial, culinary leads and brand teams – to ensure strong alignment and execution excellence.


• Gather insights and feedback from markets to help refine future Foodservice marketing approaches and support continuous improvement.


• Drive the innovation pipeline for the Foodservice team and contribute to new launches at market level

This role is placed within the Foodservice organisation and is a temporary maternity cover.

What will make you successful

You bring a genuine passion for Foodservice and understand how marketing can influence chefs, operators, distributors and other stakeholders across the value chain. With a background in marketing or category work – ideally within FMCG or a Foodservice‑oriented environment – you are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution. Your ability to collaborate across functions and markets, combined with strong coordination skills and attention to detail, enables you to manage multiple activities at once. You enjoy translating insights into compelling customer‑facing communication and take pride in delivering high‑quality work that supports commercial outcomes. Fluency in English and confidence working in an international setting will help you thrive in this role.

What do we offer?

You will join a supportive, collaborative and purpose‑driven team at the heart of Arla’s Foodservice growth journey. We offer a positive and development‑focused environment where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and help each other succeed. As part of a market‑leading global cooperative, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful business outcomes while expanding your skills and professional network.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to contribute to impactful Foodservice marketing and support a growing international business, please apply as soon as possible. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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