Head Of Marketing & Sales - BU Pasta Sauces

For over 125 years, Mutti Group has been rewriting the rules of the tomato industry, blending tradition with bold innovation to become Europe’s #1 tomato brand. Today, our products bring the taste of Italy to more than 100 countries, fueling a global business that reached €703M in turnover in 2024, and still growing year after year.
We are more than just a food company: we are a global Italian brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and innovation, with a fast-expanding footprint across continents.
"Our legacy is not just a corporate legacy, but a system legacy.
It is not just patrimonial legacy, but a cultural inheritance.
It is a certain way of doing things: with charm, through true and fair relationships, starting from the possible to go above and beyond.
It is about choosing each other and knowing how to elect which paths to pursue, and when.
It is the tireless but always consistent action."
We are looking for a Head Of Marketing & Sales - BU Pasta Sauces, a strategic and cross-functional role responsible for driving category growth across multiple markets. The person will be based in our Headquarter in Parma.
Main responsibilities
Market, Consumer & Category Strategy

Analyse food consumption trends, consumer behaviours, competitor positioning, pricing and innovation landscapes
Identify opportunities for new product launches and range extensions
Define category growth objectives and marketing mix (product, price, promotion, placement) in alignment with international markets
Build business cases and category P&L ownership, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth

Innovation & Product Development Leadership

Coordinate with R&D, production and markets to develop and optimise products
Manage innovation gate processes and ensure cross-functional readiness
Oversee concept development, packaging, artwork, naming, claims and brand coherence across markets

Cross-Functional & Cross-Market Coordination

Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Planning and Procurement on forecasting, product availability and industrial investment needs
Facilitate governance moments (GMT, Q , NPD Boards)
Coordinate agencies, trade marketing and communication teams
Support markets and sales teams with category-selling strategies and commercial initiatives

Commercial Performance & Governance

Monitor KPIs including volumes, profitability, market share, distribution and ROI of projects and promotions
Contribute to pricing strategy and assortment architecture
Analyse sell‑in and sell‑out performance to optimise category presence

What we are looking for
Strategic & Leadership Capabilities

Proven experience managing complex, multi‑market innovation and portfolio strategies
Strong ability to translate consumer insights into business strategy
Solid commercial grounding with P&L accountability
Ability to prioritise across multiple markets with different levels of maturity

Operational & Industrial Acumen

Strong understanding of manufacturing, demand planning, procurement and quality dynamics
Ability to make business decisions considering operational and capacity constraints
Experience managing complex packaging and multi‑market artwork processes
Ability to operate effectively across Italy and international markets
Strong stakeholder management and escalation handling skills
Excellent communication, facilitation and agency management capabilities
Proven ability to develop and coach team members and junior talent

What you will be needing

Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities
High adaptability and entrepreneurial attitude
Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills
Structured leadership style suited for complex environments

Languages

English:
Full professional fluency required
Italian:
Functional fluency required for operational and stakeholder collaboration
Additional languages are considered a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and other personal conditions
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