Channel Manager

Join our Dynamic Foodservice Team as QSR Channel Manager!

Are you passionate about driving your own channel, identifying new business opportunities, working with partnerships, creating marketing activities and working closely with both internal and external stakeholders? And are you capable of turning new opportunities into sustainable business growth? If yes, then join our amazing Marketing team at Arla Pro and be the driving force behind our growth journey in our QSR Channel.

Foodservice is a growing market and is expected to continue to grow. With the rise of take-away and one-the-go dining the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) is expanding rapidly covering Bakeries, Coffee houses, Cafes, Burger outlets and many more. We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our dynamic Foodservice team and be a part of our growth journey. As QSR Channel manager you will play a crucial role in developing and executing robust plans for the QSR channel.

How you will make an impact

As our new Channel Manager, you will become part of our creative and dynamic Foodservice Marketing team working to pioneer Danish Gastronomy, pioneer sustainability and health, implementing new trends, working with influential ambassadors and supporting our customers to develop their business. As a team we are passionate about what we do. We have high ambitions and strive to succeed together. We are driven by great energy, a positive mindset, trust and openness.

As our new Channel Manager for QSR Channel in marketing, you will take the lead and be responsible for developing and executing the Channel strategy and ensure alignment with overall business goals. You will drive prioritized categories, launch new innovations and create campaigns. You will be on top of channel performance, market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities and risks. You will collaborate with cross functional teams local and global as well as developing strong relationships with internal key stakeholders and external partners.

Your key tasks will be to:

• Develop and execute business plans
• Drive prioritized categories
• Develop channel activities
• Launch of new products
• Create sell in materials
• Drive partnerships with external partners
• Collaborate with influential ambassadors
• Follow up on market performance
• Understand Customer needs

As Channel Manager you will be referring to Head of Marketing in Foodservice Denmark, Anette Boye.

What will make you successful

We imagine that the ideal candidate has experience within FMCG brand management, category management or innovation management and is eager to explore Foodservice. Or maybe even working with Foodservice today. You hold a Master degree in Business, Marketing or related and minimum of 6-7 years of relevant experience. We imagine that the right candidate has proven track record of strategic thinking, taking ownership and building strong relationships. Moreover you are an excellent communicator with a curious attitude and open mindset. You have a commercial mindset and you can challenge conventional thinking. You set direction and get people committed. You are confident in both written and spoken Danish and English.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to be part of a super interesting growth and change journey in Foodservice
• Opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities across Arla in local and global roles

Would you like to join us?

Please apply as soon as possible. We will review all incoming applications on an ongoing basis. For additional information, please contact Head of Marketing, Foodservice Denmark, Anette Boye by mail anboy@arlafoods.com.