Transformational Innovation Director

Overview

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&D, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

We are now loooking for a Transformational Innovation Director to join our Marketing Europe team. The incumbent will be responsible for :

• In charge of creating the European transformational agenda for the Noodles category (innovation, branding strategy, industrial mapping, new technologies, new ecosystems...).
• Define a European branding strategy aligned with the European strategic plan to ensure accelerated growth on a European scale.
• Lead key transformational projects to drive category growth.
• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team (Insights, R&D, Procurement, Operations) to define the most suitable solutions for the transformational agenda with an end-to-end vision, from consumers to operations (including CapEx and technology management).
• Participate in the creation of key strategic frameworks, such as European Strategic Plans and Innovation Strategy.
• Act as a key partner to the European Noodles Expansion Lead and local markets to define a unified growth strategy.

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don't just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

Requirements :

What do we expect from you?

Our values define us and we expect you to show Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership and Joy to create true GBhood!

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