Strategic Marketing Director (market insights / BI)
Location : Galicia International scope | ️ Food & Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Our client, a leading company in the food and FMCG sector , we are seeking a Strategic Marketing Director (M / F) with a solid background in fast-moving consumer goods and a passion for market intelligence, strategic branding, and customer-focused innovation .
We are seeking a professional who can translate data into strategic decisions, strengthen brand positioning, and lead innovation across different business units and markets.
Main Objectives of the Role :
- Lead market research (trends, products, customers, competitors) and identify business opportunities.
- Implement a Business Intelligence approach to support the Business Unit’s strategic planning and operations.
- Execute the company’s commercial strategy by promoting customer centricity and new product development aligned with brand values.
- Review and update the product launch process and lead successful market entries.
- Define and drive the company’s communication strategy in coordination with the corporate communication team.
- Lead and implement the brand strategy globally.
- Support the preparation of country-level commercial plans together with sales teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and lead a robust market research framework to analyze trends, customer behavior, and competition.
- Establish a reporting and analysis system to support strategic decision-making and opportunity identification.
2. Information Management
- Structure and manage market information for value creation and product development.
- Deliver clear, actionable reporting to support business planning and cross-functional decision-making.
3. New Product Development
- Lead the NPD process and coordinate cross-functional teams for new product launches.
- Define milestones, KPIs, testing protocols, and launch deliverables.
- Ensure alignment with market expectations and internal business goals.
4. Corporate Communication
- Define and lead the external and internal communication strategy.
- Promote the company’s vision, values, and market positioning in coordination with the corporate team.
5. Commercial Support
- Collaborate with sales teams to support strategic planning at the country level, aligned with corporate goals.
6. Strategic Brand Management
- Drive brand development and ensure consistency across business units.
- Guide local marketing efforts to align with the overall brand strategy and positioning.
Candidate Profile :
- University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Trade, or similar.
- Postgraduate studies in Strategic Marketing or related disciplines preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in strategic marketing roles within FMCG , with a strong background in :
- Digital and omnichannel strategy
- E-commerce and content marketing
- P&L responsibility and investment optimization
- Reporting to senior executive / C-level stakeholders
- Expert-level knowledge of Market Insights and Business Intelligence
- Strong experience in Strategic Brand Development
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Used to working with high-performance teams and senior management
- Strategic mindset, analytical thinking, and creativity
- Strong business acumen and passion for value creation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and AI productivity tools
- Fluent in Spanish and English (French or other languages are a plus)
- Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously
This opportunity is ideal for a strategic thinker with global vision and a deep understanding of consumer behavior , who enjoys translating market knowledge into concrete business action.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
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