Marketing & Innovation Manager
Marketing & Innovation Manager
Join FrieslandCampina Professional to redefine the future of milk-based coffee systems! As Marketing & Innovation Manager for our Systems business, you’ll own the end-to-end strategy and execution of our professional systems portfolio, driving breakthrough innovation and scaling iconic propositions like Lattiz.
This is a leadership role at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution. You will lead the roadmap from concept to market, manage the full project portfolio, and work cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Design, and Operations. From shaping new propositions to defining the customer experience across all touchpoints, you’ll turn insights into action and ideas into lasting value.
You are a visionary and a builder, someone who thrives in a fast-growing B2B environment, is passionate about coffee, technology and customer experience, and knows how to inspire teams around bold goals.
Wat we vragen
- 15+ years of experience in strategic marketing, innovation, or product leadership in B2B appliances, foodservice equipment, or systems businesses.
- Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering concepts.
- Strong understanding of product development, go-to-market strategy, and customer experience design.
- A strategic, entrepreneurial, and commercial mindset — with the ability to both think big and deliver hands-on.
- Expertise in the professional coffee market and appliance-based systems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills — in matrixed and international settings.
- Experience with service-based models and product-as-a-service is a strong plus.
- Background in food tech, engineering, or business development is a strong plus.
Wat we bieden
- Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence;
- To ensure a healthy work-life balance, we've implemented a hybrid work model for this role. You'll be required to visit our Amersfoort office no more than twice a week, allowing you flexibility while maintaining collaborative engagement;
- A Car Lease Scheme/Mobility budget;
- Enjoy 200 hours of annual leave on a full-time basis, with the flexibility to sell or purchase up to 40 additional hours of holiday time. Your 8% holiday allowance ensures that you can make the most of your well-deserved time off;
- A workweek of (fulltime) 40 hours, and a bonus scheme;
- Receive a company laptop and mobile phone, enabling seamless communication whether you're on the move or working remotely;
- We prioritize your overall well-being. That's why we offer a range of support services, including coaching, financial assistance, physiotherapy, and a comprehensive health check every three years, ensuring you feel supported in every aspect of your life;
- A competitive pension to support when you retire. A partner pension too, so your partner will be looked after if something happens to you while you're working with us;
- Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.
Vacaturetekst
- Be the business owner of our systems portfolio - from launch to end-of-life.
- Lead the design and commercial validation of new market propositions.
- Own product and platform specifications, including UX/UI.
- Manage the innovation portfolio and oversee commercial project execution.
- Define and continuously improve the full customer journey.
- Build and execute business strategies for mid- and long-term growth.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
- Serve as a core member of the Systems Unit leadership team and co-drive the transformation journey.