Head Of Marketing & Sales - BU Pasta Sauces

Head of Marketing & Sales – Pasta Sauces

Mutti Group has been rewriting the rules of the tomato industry for over 125 years, becoming Europe’s #1 tomato brand and bringing the taste of Italy to more than 100 countries. As a global Italian brand rooted in quality, sustainability and innovation, we are expanding our footprint worldwide.

Main responsibilities

• Market, Consumer & Category Strategy
  • Analyse food consumption trends, consumer behaviours, competitor positioning, pricing and innovation landscapes.
  • Identify opportunities for new product launches and range extensions.
  • Define category growth objectives and marketing mix (product, price, promotion, placement) in alignment with international markets.
  • Build business cases and hold category P&L ownership, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Innovation & Product Development Leadership
  • Coordinate with R&D, production and markets to develop and optimise products.
  • Manage innovation gate processes and ensure cross‑functional readiness.
  • Oversee concept development, packaging, artwork, naming, claims and brand coherence across markets.
• Cross‑Functional & Cross‑Market Coordination
  • Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Planning and Procurement on forecasting, product availability and industrial investment needs.
  • Facilitate governance moments (GMT, QBR, NPD Boards).
  • Coordinate agencies, trade marketing and communication teams.
  • Support markets and sales teams with category‑selling strategies and commercial initiatives.
• Commercial Performance & Governance
  • Monitor KPIs including volumes, profitability, market share, distribution and ROI of projects and promotions.
  • Contribute to pricing strategy and assortment architecture.
  • Analyse sell‑in and sell‑out performance to optimise category presence.

What we are looking for

• Strategic & Leadership Capabilities
  • Proven experience managing complex, multi‑market innovation and portfolio strategies.
  • Strong ability to translate consumer insights into business strategy.
  • Solid commercial grounding with P&L accountability.
  • Ability to prioritise across multiple markets with different levels of maturity.
• Operational & Industrial Acumen
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing, demand planning, procurement and quality dynamics.
  • Ability to make business decisions considering operational and capacity constraints.
  • Experience managing complex packaging and multi‑market artwork processes.
  • Ability to operate effectively across Italy and international markets.
  • Strong stakeholder management and escalation handling skills.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and agency management capabilities.
  • Proven ability to develop and coach team members and junior talent.

What you will be needing

• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.
• High adaptability and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• Structured leadership style suited for complex environments.

Languages

• English: Full professional fluency required.
• Italian: Functional fluency required for operational and stakeholder collaboration.
• Additional languages are considered a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and other personal conditions.