Brand Activation Marketing Communications Specialist (2-year)

IFF; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF seeks a Marketing Communications & Brand Activation Specialist to support the Danisco-to-IFF brand transition across customer, sales and market-facing touchpoints. The role is based in Leiden, The Netherlands, hybrid, and offered as a fixed-term project assignment for two years.

You will translate approved positioning into practical communications, develop materials, coordinate digital content, and work with scientists, product managers and external partners to enable a consistent,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Brand Activation or a similar hands-on marketing role.

Responsibilities

• Translate scientific, technical and application-focused content into clear and engaging customer-facing communications.
• Support the execution of the Danisco-to-IFF rebranding program across commercial, digital and customer channels.
• Develop and coordinate marketing materials including brochures, product communications, presentations, sales tools and customer-facing content.
• Create, edit and maintain website content, digital assets and social media communications in line with approved brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists and product managers to ensure accurate communication of technical capabilities, innovations and product benefits.
• Support the planning and execution of trade shows, customer events, webinars and industry exhibitions.
• Manage external agencies, designers, content creators and production partners to deliver high-quality marketing assets on time.
• Equip sales teams and distributors with customer-ready communication tools, messaging guidance and activation materials.
• Track content approvals, asset readiness and implementation milestones to ensure timely and consistent execution across global and regional markets.

Skills

Marketing Communications

Brand Activation

Content Marketing

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal/Life Sciences

Tools

CMS

DAM

Marketing Automation

Job description

IFF seeks a Marketing Communications & Brand Activation Specialist to support the Danisco-to-IFF brand transition across customer, sales and market-facing touchpoints. The role is based in Leiden, The Netherlands, hybrid, and offered as a fixed-term project assignment for two years.

You will translate approved positioning into practical communications, develop materials, coordinate digital content, and work with scientists, product managers and external partners to enable a consistent,