We are in an exciting phase where we are laying the foundations for long-term growth in Norway, both for On-Trade and Off-Trade. Several projects and growth initiatives will be initiated and the Head of Marketing Cider & RTD will be crucial for us to achieve our commercial goals and ambitions within the channel. The role reports to the Marketing Director and sits on the Marketing management team.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Responsible for annual marketing plans and strategy within the channel
• Lead your team at a strategic and operational level
• Ensure good and close cooperation with On- and Off-Trade
• Ensure profitable growth through strong implementation of various initiatives
• Contribute to building a common culture in the marketing department
• Collaborate with the sales departments on sales- and marketing strategies within the channel
• Identify and develop opportunities for innovation of existing and new brands
• Lead and coordinate new growth initiatives within the channel
• Contribute to growth in the overall category within Cider/RTD
• Contribute to increased visibility through strong execution within both Off-Trade and On-Trade

Qualifications

• Higher education in economics and/or strategic marketing. Relevant experience might compensate for lack of education
• Solid experience in marketing management with a background from larger, complex FMCG businesses, preferably with an international interface
• Experience from beverages is an advantage, both from On-Trade and Off-Trade
• Strong experience with product management and marketing
• Experience in leading and developing complex brand portfolios and categories
• Commercial background with a good understanding of the commercial drivers in the beverage segment across channels
• Fluent in English and one of the Scandinavian languages, both written and spoken

For further questions, please contact  Interim Marketing Direktør Julija Seiko (phone: +370 (611) 35 723 or e-mail: Julija.Seiko@royalunibrew.com) or Director HR, Communication and CSR Erik Vaag, (phone 958 30 203)