Global Head of Self-Gifting & Impulse Strategy

pladis Foods Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Godiva seeks a Head of Self-Gifting & Impulse (Maternity Cover) to lead the global self-gifting portfolio strategy, align stakeholders, and drive profitable growth across markets. You will shape platforms, manage senior teams, and prioritise opportunities based on shopper insight and category data.

You will champion Stage & Gate governance, oversee an ambitious innovation pipeline, and ensure locally relevant activation plans while maintaining global consistency and commercial rigor.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in FMCG marketing and category strategy.
• Proven ability to lead global or multi-market platform strategies.
• Strong financial acumen including investment prioritisation.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical capability.
• Demonstrated people leadership and cross-functional influence.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set global strategy and growth agenda for Self-Gifting & Impulse portfolio with long-term priorities.
• Shape global platforms across formats, markets and occasions to ensure relevance and scalability.
• Define multi-year innovation pipeline and allocate resources according to consumer insights.
• Translate evidence into clear portfolio decisions, investment priorities and business cases.
• Build alignment across global and regional stakeholders with clear governance and Stage & Gate.
• Lead Marketing Manager and teams through ownership and RACI-driven processes.

Skills

Senior FMCG Marketing

Entrepreneurial mindset

Global platform leadership

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

People leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Godiva seeks a Head of Self-Gifting & Impulse (Maternity Cover) to lead the global self-gifting portfolio strategy, align stakeholders, and drive profitable growth across markets. You will shape platforms, manage senior teams, and prioritise opportunities based on shopper insight and category data.

You will champion Stage & Gate governance, oversee an ambitious innovation pipeline, and ensure locally relevant activation plans while maintaining global consistency and commercial rigor.