Global Strategic Marketing Director – Companion Animal

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock and pet health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

About The Role:

The Global Marketing Director for Companion Animals is a key leader responsible for developing and implementing a unified global marketing strategy to drive sales growth, ensure brand consistency, and build collaboration across different regions.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement comprehensive global marketing strategies for the Companion Animals segment, focusing on market share, and profitability while identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation

• Lead the creation and execution of the Companion Animals marketing plan, overseeing the global portfolio, and marketing communication strategies in collaboration with regional teams

• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to understand customer behavior, preferences, and competitor strategies, using these insights to drive business decisions and the innovation pipeline

• Manage and develop the Companion Animals marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, setting clear objectives, providing feedback, and addressing skill gaps through recruitment

• Drive cross-functional collaboration and budget management by working closely with various internal teams to align marketing strategies with business goals, provide market feedback for product development, and guide budget allocation to maximize returns

Skills and Expertise  

Qualifications: 

• Proven experience (8 years+) in crafting and executing comprehensive marketing strategies for a specific market segment, ideally within pet food or a related industry

• Demonstrated ability to drive business performance, including increasing market share, volume, and profitability, and formulating commercial strategies to meet sales and margin goals

• Strong leadership skills with experience in directing marketing teams, setting objectives, providing mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

• Expertise in market analysis and research, including gaining insights into customer behavior, evaluating competitor strategies, and utilizing data to make informed business decisions

• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with product, operational marketing, commercial, and R&D teams to align strategies and provide market-driven insights for product development

• Bachelor’s Business Degree or Master’s Degree – Marketing

Expectation from the Role: 

• Significantly increase market share, sales profit, and volume growth within the Companion Animals global market

• Apply an entrepreneurial spirit to global strategies and relationships

Why you Will Love Working with Us 

Global Benefits:  

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group  

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone  

• Annual bonus  

Local Benefits:   

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA  

• Disability and Life insurance  

• 401K Matching 

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement   

• Paid Time Off 

• Annual bonus 

• The target salary range will vary based on skill set, education and level of experience 

  
Pay Transparency Statement  
   
Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 

Next Steps:  

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.  

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”  

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  

Please note that candidates applying for USA job openings must be independently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.   

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity.  These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.  

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