Central Marketing Manager - Brand

Sofidel S.p.A.; Porcari; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international consumer goods company seeks a Product Manager to oversee product specifications and packaging aligned with company strategies. The role involves collaboration across diverse cultures, market analysis, and managing product portfolios. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in Economics, at least 5 years of experience in FMCG, and fluency in English. This is an opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment with professional growth prospects.

Servizi

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic teamwork environment

Language Learning Programme

Competenze

• 5+ years’ experience in top-tier Consumer Packaged Goods companies.
• Proven success in product management and innovation projects.
• Fluent in English; international experience is a plus.

Mansioni

• Manage product specifications and packaging in line with strategies.
• Propose product launches and line extensions in assigned countries.
• Analyze consumer and retail trends to feed product innovation plans.

Conoscenze

Collaborative mindset

Innovation-driven

Strong project management skills

Excellence in planning and execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Formazione

Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Purpose

To manage the product specifications and packaging in line with the agreed product strategies and priorities, cooperating with the local countries of the assigned geographical area.

Main Responsibilities

• Proposes any product launch and line extension in the assigned countries, taking into consideration the Power Brands and Strategic Cells reports
• Guarantees the approved Unique Selling Propositions and the Business Value Proposition of the assigned products are correctly deployed in every communication stream (Digital, packaging, local material…)
• Analyses the consumer and retail trends received from the local Category Management Dept. (market trends, competitors, consumers…) to feed the product innovation plans.
• Supports the local Category Managers of the assigned countries about category insights in order to draft Trade Stories for clients.
• Analyses the consumer complaints reports and liaises with local Category Management Dept & local Product Office Dept in order to monitor the corrective actions aimed at matching the quality standards
• Liaises with the Group operating Process Dept to organise the agreed product trials and analyses the results in order to submit a final proposition to the Line Manager & Marketing & Sales Director Brand.
• Manages the packaging creation of the assigned products with the Graphic Designer and packaging agencies, under the lead of the Line Manager
• Liaises with the local Category Management Dept to adapt the on-packaging communication to the local standards and laws.
• Supports the Line Manager to build and deploy the Brand books.
• Drafts the annual Marketing plan of the assigned countries, in collaboration with the Line Manager and the Marketing & Sales Director.
• Supports the local Category Management Dept implementing the agreed consumer marketing strategies and action plans
• Facilitates the implementation of the editorial Plans in the assigned countries, curing the relationship between the Digital Marketing & Sales department and the local Marketing & Sales Dept
• Controls the orders and invoices of packaging agencies
• Raises the Purchase Order and manages the administration flow of the media investments made in the assigned countries

Key Soft Skills

• Collaborative mindset, able to work across diverse EU cultures and align them with Italian HQ strategies
• Innovation-driven, constantly challenging the status quo with new, scalable ideas
• Strong project management skills, acting as a bridge between local market needs and HQ strategic direction
• Excellence in planning and execution, balancing long-term vision with operational accuracy
• Cross-functional collaboration with local Marketing, Operations, and HQ teams
• Strategic thinking with the ability to simplify complexity and identify winning paths

Requirements For The Application

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, or related fields
• 5+ years’ experience in top-tier Consumer Packaged Goods companies, ideally in non-food or household categories
• Proven success in product management and in leading complex product portfolios or innovation projects
• International experience is a plus
• Fluent in English

What We Offer

• The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
• A dynamic environment based on teamwork
• Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.