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DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

 

The Nutrition Improvement (NI) is one of Human Nutrition and Health’s (HNH) strategic segments and has an ambitious growth strategy. The segment drives “business with purpose” and focuses on sustainable opportunities to fight malnutrition to improve public health. We are looking for purpose led people to drive the segment strategy.

 

The Challenge:

 

Lead and Inspire the Segment with direct and indirect reports, develop and implement a multi-year strategic marketing plan for Segment Marketing Lead Nutrition Improvement EMEA, from which annual plans will be developed, revised and refined to reflect market conditions. The strategy will include effective collaboration with regional sales and marketing teams, relevant cross-functional units (i.e. innovation, regulatory) and the global Segment team to drive growth by bringing new products/innovative solutions into the market. 

 

This position will provide regional leadership for Segment Marketing Lead Nutrition Improvement EMEA, to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in the Segment, resulting in an increase in DSM’s market share in the relevant market in EMEA, while also supporting retention of the current core business in this segment.

 

 

The Position

 

• Lead & Inspire the Nutrition Improvement segment team and provide guidance to EMEA sales team


• Lead cross-functional teams to align strategic decisions for the Segment in EMEA, coordinating with the global Segment team as appropriate.


• Train, develop and manage the segment team.


• Develop and align regional Segment financial goals and performance objectives with regional plans, and with the global Segment team as appropriate.


• Participate in public affairs and Advocacy activities. This may include direct involvement with KOLs, participating in influential NGO and public health organization meetings, attending regional Segment events and trade shows, etc.


• Develop a multi-year cross-functional regional strategic marketing plan to create demand for DSM products and services.  Scope includes innovation opportunities.


• Drive growth by selecting the right projects to work on and actively discuss with Sales Management and Market Developers the Project Portfolio


• Hunt for fortification opportunities in Africa and hunt for collaborations to complement product portfolio. 


• Act as the Project Manager and/or Project Team review member for selected projects and drives implementation of Strategic projects


• Drive introduction of New Products.


• Provide Value Propositions to the regional sales force

 

You will report into the Marketing Director Human Nutrition and Health EMEA, based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

 

The Ideal

 

• Bachelors/University degree in sciences, business or related field, Master’s degree being a plus


• 10+ years’ experience in sales, marketing, NGOs or business management.


• Creativity, passion and innovation for Nutrition markets and product applications


• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and in a matrix organization


• Leadership experience


• Strong communication, presentation and customer facing skills


• Fluent spoken and written English, other additional African languages being an asset


• Proficient computer and analytical skills


• Able and willing to travel regularly, especially to Africa.(40%)

 

 

The Reward

 

Working for DSM means the opportunity to contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

 

Procedure & Contact

 

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your CV & Motivation letter via the career portal (www.dsm.com/careers), please click on the menu vacancies and enter the job ID 28084. For additional questions, please contact Fabian Graf (fabian.graf@dsm.com).

 

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.