Marketing Manager (Food Ingredients)

Michael Page; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

High customer exposure and visibility

Chance to drive innovation and growth

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

A global innovator in food ingredients seeks a Marketing Manager for the Philippines to lead key initiatives in customer-focused innovation and market strategy. You will be pivotal in developing marketing plans, creating engaging materials, and ensuring seamless collaboration between commercial and technical teams. Candidates should possess 7-8 years of B2B marketing experience, a relevant degree, and a strong grasp of the Philippine food landscape. This role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of marketing experience within B2B food ingredients or relevant sectors.
• Able to operate as a strategic partner, advising stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine food landscape and trends.
• Consultative communicator with commercial, customer, and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual marketing plan for the Philippine market.
• Create concepts and materials for category and customer activations.
• Track, analyze, and communicate local market trends.
• Track, analyze, and communicate local and regional market trends and consumer behaviors.
• Partner with Key Account Managers to support customer meetings and opportunities.
• Respond to customer briefs with insights, prototypes (with Technical), and narratives.
• Lead and coordinate marketing events, customer engagements, and trade activities.
• Serve as the link between commercial and technical teams for seamless execution.

Skills

Strategic planning

B2B marketing

Market analysis

Digital marketing proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Canva proficiency

AI literacy

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Canva

Digital marketing tools

Job description

• Lead PH marketing as the key strategic bridge across commercial and technical
• Drive customer‑focused innovation and activations in a global ingredients leader

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized innovator in the food ingredients sector, providing high‑quality flavor solutions across sweet, savory, bakery, confectionery, and emerging categories. The company partners with leading food and beverage manufacturers worldwide, combining strong technical expertise and consumer insight to drive category innovation and develop market‑relevant, consumer‑centric products.

Job Description

• Develop and execute the annual marketing plan for the Philippine market.
• Create concepts, prototypes, and insights to support category and customer activations.
• Produce compelling storytelling materials such as digital content, storyboards, and presentations.
• Track, analyze, and communicate local and regional market trends and consumer behaviors.
• Partner closely with Key Account Managers to support customer meetings and opportunities.
• Respond to customer briefs with insights, prototypes (with Technical), and creative narratives.
• Lead and coordinate marketing events, customer engagements, and trade‑related activities.
• Serve as the key link between commercial and technical teams to ensure seamless execution.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Marketing Manager should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 7-8 years of marketing experience within B2B food ingredients, flavors, or relevant food sectors.
• Able to operate as a strategic partner to the business, not just an executional resource.
• Consultative communicator who can advise commercial, customer, and technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the Philippine food landscape, market trends, and consumer insights.
• Naturally curious, culturally aware, and plugged into local food culture and social media behavior.
• Adaptable, digitally savvy, and comfortable using tools such as Canva, digital platforms, and emerging AI technologies.
• Skilled in research, insights generation, presentations, and cross‑functional collaboration across diverse teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to lead as the sole marketing representative for the PH market
• Role with high customer exposure, cross‑functional collaboration, and regional visibility
• Hybrid work setup (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH with flexibility)
• Chance to drive innovation and business growth within a reputable global ingredients leader