Head Of Product Portfolio Marketing

You will be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of a global market leader in premium wafer products.The ideal candidate is passionate about the sweet snacks sector, skilled in portfolio strategy, and has a robust background in marketing.You will drive the management, development, and optimization of our distinguished product portfolio, aiming at building and strengthening our market captainship.Responsibilities- Analyze and monitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Operations, Finance) to define global product portfolio objectives, strategy, and guidelines, ensuring consistency and clarity of priorities across categories and markets.- Oversee Global Portfolio planning, coordinating the annual / multi-annual New Products Planning process supported by consolidating requests / briefs and facilitating consensus across stakeholders.- Recommend product range mobilization and promote de-complexity initiatives according to performance and business priorities, establishing KPIs, metrics and processes to monitor and report on product portfolio performance across all brands and product categories.- Lead product portfolio budget management, allocating resources and funds effectively and efficiently according to overall business priorities.- Support the NPD process and governance, dealing with its phases, gates, deliverables, and working mechanisms, and ensuring projects adhere to established processes and procedures.- Supervise Product Portfolio Managers supporting their professional development.Qualifications- Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager, Product Marketing Manager or similar role in FMCG (10+ years); experience in the confectionery or sweet snacks industry is strongly preferred.- Demonstrated success in developing and managing global product portfolios.- Prior experience in marketing is highly desirable; ability to integrate marketing strategies with portfolio management.- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market research.- Strong project and people management skills with a track record of coordinating cross-functional teams.- Outstanding communication and presentation abilities in English; additional languages are an asset.- University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or related field; advanced degree is a plus.- Availability to travel internationally as required.Benefits- The opportunity to join a globally recognized brand.- A collaborative, inclusive environment fostering creativity and excellence.- Room for professional growth and international career development.- An international company that cares about people and planet.- Company canteen.Workplace: BolzanoContact Person: Stefanie Prader, Talent AcquisitionTo us, Goodness means celebrating and embracing the unique diversity of every individual.We foster a respectful, inclusive and empowering environment where discrimination has no place.Our decisions account for long-term environmental and social impacts, and we're dedicated to building meaningful, lasting relationships.Ready to join us in choosing Goodness?Explore our career opportunities and join the Loacker teamWhat awaits you- International and family owned company- Professional and Personal development supported by a dedicated platform- Jobspecific, structured and detailed onboarding phase- Company restaurant with wholesome and healthy cuisine- Flexible working hours and home office opportunity (if the job allows that)- And a whole lot of crispy wafers...Goodness is a choice.#J-*****-Ljbffr