Head of Marketing

Position: Head Of Marketing

Our client is well-established and fast-growing group of companies with decades of experience in the distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the cosmetics and food industries.

While foundation has been built as a trusted trading company, today we are transforming into a solution-driven organization with diversified businesses and ambitious growth plans.

To support this transformation, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Marketing who can drive commercial growth, business transformation, and strategic expansion into new business opportunities.

This is a strategic leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Sales.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's commercial marketing strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
• Lead the Business Transformation roadmap from Trading Company to Solution Provider.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth while improving Gross Margin and EBITDA.
• Develop customer segmentation, value proposition, and portfolio strategies to maximize market opportunities.
• Build demand generation capabilities through SEO, CRM, Marketing Automation, and digital lead generation.
• Strengthen commercial excellence by implementing Value-based Pricing and data-driven decision making.
• Work closely with Sales and Product teams to identify growth opportunities and improve commercial effectiveness.
• Identify and evaluate new markets, products, partnerships, and business opportunities.
• Build marketing capabilities, processes, and KPIs that support long-term business growth.
• Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives across the organization.
• Present strategic recommendations and business insights to executive management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role such as Marketing Director, Commercial Director, or equivalent.
• Strong experience in B2B Chemical, Specialty Chemicals, Industrial Products, Cosmetic Ingredients, Fragrance, or related industries.
• Proven track record of driving commercial growth and improving profitability.
• Experience leading Business Transformation or Commercial Excellence initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Commercial Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Customer Segmentation, and Portfolio Management.
• Hands-on experience with SEO, CRM, Marketing Automation, and digital lead generation.
• Deep understanding of financial metrics including Gross Margin, EBITDA, and P&L management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, strategic, and data-driven with excellent business acumen.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.

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