Marketing & CSP Manager EMEE - Exports

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Marketing & CSP Manager EMEE - Exports

Scope: Marketing & CSP Manager EMEE - Exports

Reports to: Marketing & CSP Lead EMEE

Location: Budapest, Hungary - the role requires approximately 10% travel.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone business. Today, as an independent company, we are focused on driving innovation, accelerating growth, and shaping the future of snacking worldwide.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder supports the development and execution of the category and brand strategy for the Ice Cream (IC) category within a defined set of EMEE markets. The role is responsible for adapting the national category and brand strategy to the specific needs, dynamics, and opportunities of these assigned markets and for executing integrated brand marketing plans that deliver the short‑term financial and market performance objectives.

The job holder collaborates closely with the central EMEE Marketing team, local Customer Business Development teams, Customer Operations, and Finance to co‑develop and implement market‑specific category strategies, brand plans, channel priorities, and customer initiatives. The role ensures that the central strategy is effectively localized, operationalized, and brought to life in a way that maximizes growth in the assigned markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead annual Integrated Business Planning process (IBP) together with the Customer Business Development Lead
• Execute the annual Marketing Plan, as defined in the IBP: a) Develop and execute launch / re-launch plans. b) Plan & co-ordinate the implementation of initiatives (e.g. packaging artworks, media).
• Deploy strategically aligned commercial plan in market (sell-out, channel, brand strategy) together with Customer Business Development Lead. Execute, evaluate & propose corrective actions (e.g. protect stock level, penetrate more a customer, roll-out an exclusivity)
• Implementation of a proper product, price, place & promotion mix, to achieve market and financial objectives. Manage portfolio 5S (Smart pricing, Smart mix, Smart product platforms, Smart sourcing, Smart buying and partnering) programs and network/Supply Chain discussions.
• Participate in the monthly Sales & Operations Process (S&OP) and adjust forecast proposing actions) in response to changing conditions and priorities 
• Leading Destination portfolio process for the respective market and responsible for AWs update (BLUE).
• P&L ownership and together with CBD team report weekly top line performance. Together with CBD & SC, propose actions for obsoletes management on a monthly basis, organizing activities with stock with short SL.
• Cascade channel, segment, COTC guidelines to distributors; ensuring proper execution (DAVE model).
• Together with the distributor align on POSM, visibility & instore activations.
• Conduct deep dives in channel and market reviews (frequently visiting also the customers, stores, etc.).
• Budget owner (e.g. Trade promo, Media budget). Manage the review and actions of the monthly forecasting outputs.
• Tracking total category/channel business performance; ensuring data driven decision.
• Capitalize ICNow trend and improve our penetration om the channel.
• Representing EMEE cluster in a specific platform in EE & EU central team forums

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Economics, or Communications.
• A master’s degree in marketing or an MBA will be considered as a plus
• 2-3 years of experience in marketing with similar responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in media management (both traditional and digital), consumer and shopper activation campaigns, and product development.
• Proficiency in English.

• Analytical & Strategic Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiations Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Financial understanding / P&L management.
• Business ownership with self-drive to deliver results
• Strong understanding of market, shoppers, and retail environment
• International Mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaboration Skills

• Marketing EE Team
• CBD Team (Distributors/Customer Activation/Field Sales, etc)
• Customer Operations (Planning/Customer Service, etc)
• Finance Team
• External Agencies

We Are Looking For Bold, Driven Individuals Who Thrive In a Fast-paced, Dynamic Environment And Share Our Approach To Growth, Collaboration, And Innovation. Here’s What Defines Success In Our Organization:

Focus on Growth – Embracing new challenges, seeking opportunities to innovate, and continuously looking for ways to expand and improve. Whether it’s scaling markets, evolving roles, or leading teams, we value those who see possibilities and take initiative.

Speed & Simplicity – Working efficiently, adapting quickly, and simplifying processes by leveraging technology to drive better outcomes. With ethical decision-making as the backbone to this, we drive agility and stay focused.

Winning with Fun – Collaborating, integrating seamlessly with a founder/owner mindset, keeping what’s best for the company at the heart of all that is done. We build diverse, inclusive, and winning teams that drive our business.

Bold Innovations – Experimenting with fresh ideas and innovative thinking that shape our industry, through product development, process improvements, and customer experiences. Being obsessed with the consumer, we embrace change to drive growth.

Care & Challenge – Fostering an open, transparent environment where team members can grow, share feedback openly, holding themselves and each other to high standards while maintaining a strong sense of support and camaraderie.

Expertise in our category – A deep understanding of our industry, customers, and market trends enabling us to stay ahead and turn challenges into opportunities. Curiosity, insight, and a willingness to learn and lead enables us to remain market makers.

If these qualities resonate with you, we’d love to connect and explore how you can be part of our team.

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We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream Team now!

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly Part Of Unilever) Is All About Growth. Growing Our Business. Growing Our Customers’ Businesses. Growing Our People’s Careers. Growth Begins With Empowerment. So We Free Our People To Be Innovative, Responsible Entrepreneurs, Driven And Equipped To Give Our Consumers More Amazing Products And Unforgettable Moments – And Having Fun Doing It. Here’s What Defines Success In Our Organization :

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.