Senior Manager Marketing / Head of Marketing (m/w/d)

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill\’s Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill\’s products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet\’s life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Senior Manager Marketing / Head of Marketing (m/w/d)

Travel Required?: Travel – 25% of time

Date: 22 Jan 2025

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164994 – Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let\’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Are you ready to unleash your marketing prowess at Hill\’s Pet Nutrition and drive transformative growth across the DACH Region? We\’re seeking a dynamic and visionary Marketing Manager to lead in identifying thrilling business opportunities and turning them into sales success, increased market share, and exceptional brand recommendations.

As a Marketing Manager, you\’ll be the key player in spotting and seizing exciting business opportunities. Your deep market insights and keen assessment of trade, retail environments, and shopper trends will propel our brand ahead of the competition.

You\’ll craft strategic plans to convert these opportunities into compelling sales, share growth, and stronger brand endorsements. Leading a dynamic Marketing team, you’ll transform divisional strategies into powerful regional Cluster Plans. These plans, tailored to various retail environments, will captivate consumers, shoppers, and customers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Your role will be central in driving remarkable sales growth, increased market share, and solid brand recommendations. Active collaboration is key! You\’ll work hand-in-hand with our Customer Development and Professional Vet Affairs teams to design and execute top-notch marketing programs, ensuring every initiative is flawlessly implemented.

Your Roles & Responsibilities include:

• Marketing Activation: Transform divisional initiatives into Customer & Shopper Activation Plans for each retail environment and oversee flawless execution.
• 6P Champion: Define and implement 6P initiatives and Promotional Grids across retail environments and brands.
• Digital Leader: Create and execute dynamic digital activation plans.
• Brand Builder: Develop initiatives to boost brand equity, awareness, trials, and loyalty, aligning with Global & Regional guidelines.
• Retail Activator: Implement and track Retail Environment Plans through local teams, ensuring strong 6P management.
• Pricing Strategist: Execute pricing strategies and margin improvement actions for the region.
• Market Watcher: Monitor market share and competitive activities.
• Veterinary Endorser: Collaborate with Professional Vet Affairs to create programs that drive endorsements from veterinary teams.

Education/ Experience Requirements:

• University Degree
• 7-10 years of relevant marketing and brand experience in FMCG or other relevant industries
• A positive \“can do\“ attitude and growth mindset, demonstrating passion and commitment that will inspire and motivate your team.
• Demonstrated success in launching impactful and compelling marketing activation initiatives that resonate with audiences.
• Solid analytical skills in assessing business opportunities and tracking results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent language skills in German and English
• Digital fluency including google suite

Are you the exceptional leader with a flair for innovation, a passion for pets, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams? If so, seize this opportunity to drive significant impact and grow with us at Hill\’s Pet Nutrition. Join us in our mission to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners across the DACH region!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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