Director Commercial Excellence

<p>About Orkla Confectionery &amp; Snacks (OCS)</p> <p>Orkla Confectionery &amp; Snacks is a dominant snack company located in the Nordics and Baltics, operating across seven markets with a proud annual turnover of around 7.5 billion NOK. Our company comprises over 3,000 dedicated people, bound by a passion for nurturing our portfolio of cherished brands like KiMs, Nidar, Stratos, Sætre, Göteborgs Kex, OLW, Panda, Laima, Selga, Taffel, Kalev, Nói Síríus, and many more. At our core, we are more than just snacks; in OCS we are creating moments of happiness, powered by a network of 13 specialized factories with<u> </u>a commitment to excellence and sustainability.  OCS is an Orkla ASA portfolio company.</p> <p> </p> <p>Position Overview:</p> <p>Are you ready to drive marketing excellence efforts and elevate our organization's capabilities across markets? As the Director Commercial Excellence, your role will be to develop strategies for executing growth activities through simplified structures, ways of working, knowledge based and fast decision-making, and trial-and-error learning. You'll foster a high-performing and collaborative organizational culture whilst building and retaining strong teams.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Own marketing frameworks and capabilities specific for OCS. </li> <li>Develop best practices for marketing and sales, and feed learnings into stronger commercial plans.</li> <li>Guide and support marketing teams across business units to optimize campaign effectiveness.</li> <li>Implement ROI measurements including A&amp;P investment levels and effect. </li> <li>Facilitate cross-Business Unit learning in collaboration with Analytics &amp; Insights.</li> <li>Provide brand foundation trainings and facilitate knowledge sharing across markets.</li> <li>Drive high-performing, engaging, and collaborative organizational culture and leadership practices.</li> <li>Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (including Orkla's shared center-of-excellence within marketing and innovation) and sales excellence to optimize OCS sales and marketing practices</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Candidate profile:</p> <p>We are looking for a strategic leader that able to communicate effectively across critical functions. With a keen analytical mindset leveraging data-driven insights, you are contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate should possess:</p> <ul> <li>University degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as marketing, or an MBA.</li> <li>High proficiency in English.</li> <li>Minimum of 10+ years of experience within marketing.</li> <li>Strong functional competence in strategic marketing and customer management.</li> <li>Experience in category management and development, preferably in a multicultural/national setting.</li> <li>Proven track record of successful marketing management and optimization, ideally in a multicultural/national market setting.</li> <li>Knowledge of marketing strategies, techniques, and processes.</li> <li>Ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends and opportunities.</li> </ul> <p>Why Join OCS?</p> <p>Orkla Confectionery &amp; Snacks is not just a workplace; it's a community where you can grow, innovate, and contribute to a legacy of success and sustainability. We offer a competitive package, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a significant impact in the snacking industry.</p> <p><br/> Place of work:<br/> Primary office location in one of our office locations in the Nordics &amp; Baltics (Oslo, Solna, Vallensbæk Strand, Søndersø, Turku. Vantaa, Riga, Tallinn, Reykjavík). Occasionally travelling expected in role.</p> <p> </p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply directly through our website and join us in our journey to bring happiness to our consumers and shape the future of snacking in the Nordic and Baltic regions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Orkla Confectionery &amp; Snacks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.</p> <p> </p> <p>Application Deadline: 4th June 2024</p>