Customer Marketing Manager - UTZ Certified

Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet?

UTZ Certified is a label and a program for sustainable farming worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where sustainable farming is the norm. Sustainable farming helps farmers, workers and their families to fulfil their ambitions and contributes to safeguard the world’s resources, now and in the future. UTZ Certified is one of the largest programs for responsibly produced coffee, tea and cocoa in the world, working across all continents with leading brands and retailers, such as DE Masterblenders 1753, Mars, Nestlé, Heinz, Ahold and IKEA.

UTZ Certified is headquartered in Amsterdam and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin America. To strengthen our Market Development Team, UTZ Certified is looking for a

Customer Marketing Manager

In this new position you are responsible for the planning, development and execution of the UTZ customer marketing activities to build awareness of the UTZ program in the European region. You are also responsible to increase the effectiveness of sales and maximize existing client relationships by marketing support – in close cooperation with the (regional) market development managers. All together a challenging mix of strategic thinking, analysing facts and figures, and hands on marketing activities. You will have multi level contacts both within the commercial as well as in the CSR departments at a number of our (global) key partners. You are well organized, a self-starting top professional, thriving in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional & customer marketing plan to support sales objectives and grow the UTZ customer base regionally
• Support our (global) key accounts at a high professional level on marketing and marketing communication (the latter in close cooperation with Member Support Team)
• Research, recommend and drive targeted marketing plans to bring together corporate programs and regional opportunities, including but not limited to events, (regional) marketing (communication) mix/tools, industry events/tradeshows, and the development of sales tools/case studies
• Ensure effective and efficient two-way communication both between UTZ Corporate Communications and Customer Marketing as well between Member Support and Customer Marketing
• Work cross-functionally to oversee the timely execution of the marketing plan
• Sparring partner for market development managers

You are a member of the Market Development Europe team and report to the Head of Market Development Europe.

Candidate requirements

• Ability to articulate strategic initiatives into a message/position that is meaningful and relevant to the local market (region), (key) accounts and prospects
• Ability to think strategically and keep abreast of the latest B2B marketing innovations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and “getting things done” mentality
• Excellent project management skills with an ability to prioritize. Binding capacity
• Proven ability to work in a demanding fast paced environment and manage a high workload
• Able to travel when required
• Master's degree in Marketing, Economics or other related field
• Minimum 8 years experience in a senior marketing role in a professional business environment, preferably both in Food and B2B. Experience with and/or knowledge of CSR/Certification agenda/context is a plus.
• Language skills: English and either French, Spanish, Italian or German fluently

UTZ Certified provides a dynamic and international working environment with entrepreneurial drive and an innovative approach.

Employment is based upon 40 hours/week. The position is based in Amsterdam and implies some travel. We can only consider candidates who have a work & residency permit for the Netherlands/EU. Please note that we will check your references.

Please send your application (1-page letter and 2-page cv) as soon as possible toapplication@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl, mentioning Customer Marketing Manager in the subject line. For more information about this position please contact Brigitte Ligtvoet at +31 (0) 6 55 100 341.

For more information about UTZ Certified please visit www.utzcertified.org.

This is your opportunity to create real value for a meaningful global sustainability initiative!