Marketing Specialist

IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.

With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1.3 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.

What do we offer:

An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide

Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad

Free company parking

Company laptop

The role: We are looking for a creative, commercially driven and proactive Marketing Specialist EMEA to join our Food Manufacturing team.

In this role, you will work closely with EMEA Sales, R&D, Corporate Marketing and Communications to develop customer-centric solutions, strengthen our product portfolio and support the growth of IRCA’s Food Manufacturing business across international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a marketer who enjoys combining innovation, consumer insights, customer engagement and strategic marketing in a dynamic international environment.

What will you do:

Support customer innovation meetings, capability sessions with EMEA and international food manufacturing clients

Develop customer-specific marketing concepts and solution ideas, translating market trends and consumer insights into commercially relevant opportunities

Monitor consumer trends, market insights and competitive activities, working with external agencies and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities

Collaborate with R&D and the Corporate Chef team to develop tailored concepts and product solutions for FMCG and food manufacturing customers

Coordinate the development of sales and marketing materials, including category presentations, catalogues, brochures and customer presentations

Support the planning and execution of international trade shows, events and capability showcases

Support the definition and execution of the Food Manufacturing communication strategy, including LinkedIn content, digital marketing assets and coordination with the Communications team

Requirements:

Education: Degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field

Professional Skills: Excellent understanding of FMCG players and affinity to sales; Outstanding project management skills; Strong communication and presentation abilities; Good data analysis skills

Experience: 2+ years of experience in the role within food manufacturing sector.

Language Skills: Proficient English & Italian are mandatory. Additional languages are a plus

Computer Skills: MS Office and databases

Behavioral Requirements: Strong interest in food, ingredients, innovation and B2B marketing; Ability to translate insights into actionable marketing initiatives; Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills; A proactive mindset and willingness to work in an international environment

Details:

Location: Gallarate (VA)

Working hours: Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday

Contract: CCNL Alimentare Industria

Duration: Approximately 12 months due to an internal reorganization linked to a maternity leave, with the possibility of future opportunities within the team based on business needs and individual performance

Level: Impiegatizio

Meal vouchers: €8 for each day spent in the office

Remuneration: starting from RAL 30.000 €

Working / Environmental Conditions: The IRCA Group Code of Etichs outlines our policy on human and labour rights. Six sites in Italy have achieved ISO 45001 certification for health and safety. Globally, 20 IRCA Group plants have undertaken a SEDEX self-assessment (low-risk), and all IRCA Sweet sites have undergone SMETA four-pillar audits, covering labour, health & safety, environmental assessment and business ethics. In Vietnam, our plant is SA8000-certified. Currently, 10 sites have ISO 14001 which covers environmental management.

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, valuing different perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth and career opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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