Global Head of Strategy and Marketing FA&O

DLL; Milano; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global finance company in Milan is looking for a Global Head of Strategy and Marketing for their Food, Agriculture & Outdoor business unit. The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, enhance customer experiences, and lead a high-performing marketing team. This role requires over 10 years of experience in strategic marketing and digital transformation in a global organization. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred. Exceptional leadership and analytical skills are crucial.

Servizi

Health and Wellness program

Flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days

Competenze

• Typical experience of 10+ years in strategy development and strategic marketing roles.
• Proven experience in leading teams and driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and across different cultures.

Mansioni

• Drive strategic initiatives and develop impactful marketing strategies.
• Lead digital transformation roadmap and improve customer journeys.
• Build and manage a high-performing global marketing team.

Conoscenze

Strategic acumen

Leadership skills

Marketing expertise

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or Business Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Strumenti

Digital marketing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Global Head of Strategy and Marketing FA&O

Join to apply for the Global Head of Strategy and Marketing FA&O role at DLL

Global Head of Strategy and Marketing FA&O

Join to apply for the Global Head of Strategy and Marketing FA&O role at DLL

As the Head of Strategy and Marketing, you will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of our Food, Agriculture & Outdoor (FA&O) Global Business Unit within DLL, by driving the initiatives with the highest priority that impact the GBU, as well as leading the strategic marketing, digital transformation, and customer experience agenda.

You will be instrumental in horizon-scanning the market, developing and implementing new customer value propositions, marketing strategies, optimizing digital channel interactions, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences throughout the customer journey.

As a global management team member and senior leader in the organization, this position requires : a strategic and visionary mindset, capacity to strong marketing acumen, strong global acumen, deep understanding of digital technologies, customer-centric approaches, an eye for the future, and business-minded, revenue driving approaches to marketing.

To be successful, the candidate will need to develop strong relationships with the leadership team of FA&O, and work closely with the Global Head of the GBU.

In addition, this individual will need to collaborate effectively with DLL colleagues within the F,A&O GBU, corporate functions (strategy office, M&A) and other CCO Marketing and Strategy teams

Find out more here about how you can unleash your full potential at DLL

Day To Day

Identify and Drive the GBU strategic initiatives

• Drive the development of GBU Strategy in alignment with DLL global strategy and established priorities
• Lead specific initiatives as designated, or collaborate on other initiatives as key contributor
• Project coordinator / contributor to various management of key initiatives, dashboard, status updates and associated budget.
• Drive and / or support change management initiatives.

Strategic Marketing

Lead and champion the strategic marketing agenda across the FA&O GBU, developing and implementing impactful marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility, market penetration, and customer engagement.

With finance and commercial domain, manage a global marketing and commercialization budget, year-over-year.

Leverage DLL portfolio and performance data to unlock valuable insights for partners and internal teams , in line with compliance requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.

Steer the research, design, and development of competitive value propositions, including product offerings, service levels, etc.

Develop global events & trade show strategy.

Digital Transformation

Drive the digital transformation roadmap within the GBU, leveraging technology and data to optimize customer journeys, improve operational efficiencies, and create innovative value propositions for our clients.

Co-create an impact assessment for proper prioritization and results tracking initiatives.

Monitor KPIs to measure effectiveness.

Customer Relationship Enhancement

Set and drive the customer contact, experience and loyalty agenda for the business unit while working cross-functionally to execute.

Design customer-centric strategies and initiatives to enhance the overall customer experience.

Team Leadership And Development

Build and manage a high-performing global marketing team, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the marketing organization.

Set clear goals and performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and coaching.

Stay updated with industry trends and best practices and encourage professional development among team members.

Manage and guide the execution and delivery of GBU marketing assets and commercial content.

Measures

Validity of the strategic roadmap against market trends

Execution of the strategic projects in the portfolio in line with objectives

Efficiency of the marketing operation globally

All members enjoy

Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.

Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.

Flexible hours with possibility to work from home

Career development opportunities : online learning, member development programs.

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We not only live up to the expectations of our customers for today, but also anticipate their market needs of tomorrow.”

Essentials

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).

Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in strategy development, project delivery, strategic marketing, digital marketing, and customer experience roles, preferably in a global organization.

Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading and managing high-performing teams.

Experience in driving digital transformation initiatives and leveraging data and analytics to drive marketing decisions.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

Excellent multi-tasking, prioritization and scheduling skills and practices.

Requirement for material European travel.

Ability to work in a matrix organization.

High level of interactive, presentation and communication skills.

Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Choose wellbeing

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our Four Wellbeing Categories Are As Follows

Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members

Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health

Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health

Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common : each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind : Partnering for a better world.

Good To Know

Deadline for application : August 6th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)

The selection process may involve an assessment.

Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.

DLL’s referral program applies

For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Macie Blazek via

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.

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