Marketing Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1.3 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
What do we offer:
An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
Free company parking
Company laptop
The role:
We are looking for a creative, commercially driven and proactive Marketing Specialist EMEA to join our Food Manufacturing team.
In this role, you will work closely with EMEA Sales, R&D, Corporate Marketing and Communications to develop customer‑centric solutions, strengthen our product portfolio and support the growth of IRCA's Food Manufacturing business across international markets.
This is an exciting opportunity for a marketer who enjoys combining innovation, consumer insights, customer engagement and strategic marketing in a dynamic international environment.
What will you do:
Support customer innovation meetings, capability sessions with EMEA and international food manufacturing clients
Develop customer‑specific marketing concepts and solution ideas, translating market trends and consumer insights into commercially relevant opportunities
Monitor consumer trends, market insights and competitive activities, working with external agencies and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities
Collaborate with R&D and the Corporate Chef team to develop tailored concepts and product solutions for FMCG and food manufacturing customers
Coordinate the development of sales and marketing materials, including category presentations, catalogues, brochures and customer presentations
Support the planning and execution of international trade shows, events and capability showcases
Support the definition and execution of the Food Manufacturing communication strategy, including Linked In content, digital marketing assets and coordination with the Communications team
Requirements:
Education:
Degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field
Professional
Skills:
Excellent understanding of FMCG players and affinity to sales;
Outstanding project management skills;
Strong communication and presentation abilities;
Good data analysis skills
Experience:
2+ years of experience in the role within food manufacturing sector.
Language
Skills:
Proficient English & Italian are mandatory. Additional languages are a plus
Computer
Skills:
MS Office and databases
Behavioral Requirements: Strong interest in food, ingredients, innovation and B2B marketing;
Ability to translate insights into actionable marketing initiatives;
Excellent project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills; A proactive mindset and willingness to work in an international environment
Details:
Location:
Gallarate (VA)
Working hours:
Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday
Contract:
CCNL Alimentare Industria
Duration:
Approximately 12 months due to an internal reorganization linked to a maternity leave, with the possibility of future opportunities within the team based on business needs and individual performance
Level: Impiegatizio
Meal vouchers: €8 for each day spent in the office
Remuneration: starting from RAL 30.000 €
Working /
Environmental Conditions:
The IRCA Group Code of Etichs outlines our policy on human and labour rights. Six sites in Italy have achieved ISO 45001 certification for health and safety. Globally, 20 IRCA Group plants have undertaken a SEDEX self‑assessment (low‑risk), and all IRCA Sweet sites have undergone SMETA four‑pillar audits, covering labour, health & safety, environmental assessment and business ethics. In Vietnam, our plant is SA8000‑certified.
Currently, 10 sites have ISO 14001 which covers environmental management.
IRCA fosters a dynamic…
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