Project Manager Innovation & Renovation - (Packaging)

Join the dynamic Global Marketing team as the Marketing Manager for Pack Transformation! In this exciting role, you'll lead impactful packaging innovation projects within the Early Life Nutrition category. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape packaging strategy, delivering compelling consumer value propositions while ensuring timely and high-quality execution with both global and local partners.

Your expertise will be crucial in bridging marketing strategies with deep consumer, user, and shopper insights, positioning the organization to meet future sustainability, regulatory, and operational challenges. Together, we'll create innovative packaging solutions that not only enhance the brands but also drive sustainable business growth. Take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact!

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This global food and nutrition group is recognized for its strong focus on health-oriented products, ranging from dairy and plant-based foods to specialized medical and early-life nutrition. The organization emphasizes scientific research, sustainability, and responsible sourcing across its operations. Its specialized nutrition arm, Nutricia, develops tailored nutritional solutions for infants, young children, and individuals with specific medical needs. Through partnerships with healthcare professionals and continuous innovation, the company aims to support healthier lifestyles and improve well-being worldwide

A unique opportunity to shape the future of packaging for leading global brands in Specialized Nutrition. Exposure to global strategy and innovation processes within a purpose-driven company committed to health and sustainability.
A collaborative, international environment where you'll work at the intersection of marketing, innovation, and sustainability.

Business Strategy & Marketing Leadership

• Lead the marketing and business pack strategy to secure and drive category growth agenda;
• Define the consumer and brand value proposition, ensuring all innovations deliver tangible brand, business, and sustainability benefits;
• Build robust, fact-based business cases in partnership with Finance, R&I, Operations, and Sustainability and Local CBU teams to guide project prioritization and investment decisions;
• Provide clear marketing inputs and guardrails to ensure innovations align with global brand platforms and consumer expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Integration

• Act as the marketing point of contact for cross-functional teams (R&I, Sustainability, Operations, Procurement, and Design);
• Partner closely with Strategic & Insights and User Experience teams to embed consumer understanding and design thinking throughout the process;
• Ensure all marketing-related activities (concept testing, claims development, packaging design, communication readiness, etc.) are executed on time, within budget and with excellence;
• Collaborate with Country Business Units (CBUs) to ensure market relevance, readiness, and successful translation of global innovations into local activation plans.

Portfolio & Brand Impact

• Support the integration of new pack formats within the existing brand and portfolio strategy working with brand team and sales team to anticipate brand storytelling and positioning implications + trade sell-in.

Through our agency, you will receive a 6-month temporary contract with an external party.
There is a possibility that your contract will be renewed after these 6 months or that our client will make you an offer of a contract; however, we are not able to guarantee this. The location is Utrecht, and hybrid working is possible.

• Salary will be around €9,000 - €11,500 gross a month, based on a full-time position (40 hours a week), and is based on your experience.
• Leave days;
• Travel expenses will be covered.