Global Innovation Manager

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date. 

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) #TMICC

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations. 

Main Purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our Game Changing Innovation and Strategic Partnership team, leading new ventures, innovations and projects within this exciting platform. This role presents a rewarding challenge for someone with exceptional brand-building skills and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You will be a key driver of game-changing innovations, collaborating with a diverse team to achieve shared success. Your ability to engage closely with all our regions will be crucial as you craft and elevate new brands, forge partnerships, and deliver outstanding products and communications. This role offers a high level of empowerment, trust, and responsibility as you delve into the future innovations of TMICC.

What we are really looking for:

We're seeking a positive, proactive individual who is passionate about innovation and building brands! The ideal candidate is driven to go the extra mile to create exceptional consumer experiences. Someone ready to dive deep, think critically, and champion new ideas. We're looking for a candidate with significant experience in innovation and portfolio building, who embraces challenges, has a passion for building premium brands, and a keen eye for emerging trends. The ideal candidate thrives in an international team environment and is always open to listening and learning. Above all, we want someone who's proactive and enthusiastic team player that’s ready to fearlessly drive growth for TMICC and our future Innovations platform. Ideally, someone with local, regional, or global brand management experience. As a Global Brand Manager, you will be responsible for advancing our innovation portfolio, continuously striving to close the superiority gap versus the competition through complex innovative projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Innovation: Drive the strategy for the Game Changers platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams and regional markets to analyse portfolios, identify demand opportunities and develop global product innovations and partnerships.

• Communication Excellence: Develop and execute impactful communication assets using social-first, digital, and above-the-line channels to ensure consistent, superior messaging and excellent consumer experiences. 

• Project and Budget Management: Lead budget planning and oversight for allocated projects, ensuring effective execution and resource allocation.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, including R&D, Packaging, Supply Chain & CMI to deliver innovative projects.

• Analytical and Creative Insights: Utilize strong analytical skills and business acumen to craft compelling category, NRM, trade, and consumer stories, particularly for key regions.

• Entrepreneurial Leadership: Demonstrate a proven track record in developing outstanding mixes with an entrepreneurial, “Can Do” attitude.

• Team Development: ready to be a part of a committed and high-performing team, promoting growth, excellence, and high emotional intelligence in a culturally diverse environment.

• Trend Integration: Stay connected to external trends in urban fashion, beauty & lifestyle and creatively incorporating relevant insights into the Game Changers team. 
   

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated resilience, self-motivation, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of progressive FMCG marketing experience, with a focus on brand and mix development, consumer insights, and digital marketing.

• Proven experience with luxury/premium brands and within the Ice Cream category is advantageous.

• Very strong communication skills and the ability to balance logical and emotional reasoning.

• Athletic background mentality: “can do” & “go" ownership attitude is preferred!

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.