Location: Suffolk (Hybrid - 3 days a week on site)
Function: Commercial / Marketing Leadership
My client, a global leader within the food ingredients sector is looking for a strategic, commercially driven Marketing Manager to shape the future of their categories and elevate their brand across the world.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‑impact marketing function spanning B2B, B2C, innovation, corporate communications, and category strategy. You’ll work at the intersection of commercial strategy, R&D, sustainability, and customer engagement, driving profitable growth and strengthening their position as a market leader.
What you’ll be leading
Category Strategy & Growth
* Develop a three‑year category strategy with the CCO, grounded in commercial figures, category analytics and market insight.
* Identify growth sectors, category priorities, pricing strategies, and range development opportunities.
Innovation & R&D Partnership
* Inspire and collaborate with R&D to build a robust, insight‑led innovation funnel across all categories.
* Ensure a pipeline of commercially viable concepts for food & beverage manufacturers.
Customer & Market Development
* Lead a structured Food & Beverage Gap Analysis programme for existing and new customers.
* Translate insights into actionable growth opportunities and customer‑specific strategies.
Brand, Activation & Go‑to‑Market
* Develop impactful 360° activation plans for innovation launches and NPD expansions.
* Equip and engage sales teams to ensure flawless execution in market presentations.
* Own all marketing collateral across categories, ensuring clarity, consistency, and commercial impact.
Corporate Communications
* Lead corporate communications, including press, annual reporting, crisis comms, and brand reputation.
* Strengthen internal communications to enhance employee experience and organisational clarity.
* Manage and develop the Communications Manager.
Events & Trade Shows
* Oversee trade show strategy and execution through the Events Manager.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
* Coach and develop your direct reports, providing clarity, stretch, and motivation.
* Streamline processes, manage day‑to‑day category needs, and drive continuous improvement.
* Support or lead cross‑functional projects including sustainability, CSR, and corporate initiatives.
What you bring
* Proven leadership experience in marketing, category, or commercial marketing roles. Ideally 7+ years’ experience within a B2B food ingredients, flavours or food manufacturing business.
* Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate insight into action.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercial acumen and confidence working with senior leadership.
* Experience leading innovation, brand activation, or category development.
* Ability to coach, inspire, and develop high‑performing teams.
* Ideally a degree or similar in a Marketing based subject
You’ll join a values‑driven, sustainability‑focused business with a global footprint and a reputation for quality, innovation, and integrity.
This is a role with genuine influence and shaping strategy, driving growth and elevating a brand with deep heritage and strong future ambition