For over 125 years, Mutti Group has been rewriting the rules of the tomato industry, blending tradition with bold innovation to become Europe's #1 tomato brand. Today, our products bring the taste of Italy to more than 100 countries, fueling a global business that reached €703M in turnover in 2024, and still growing year after year.
We are more than just a food company: we are a global Italian brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and innovation, with a fast-expanding footprint across continents.
"Our legacy is not just a corporate legacy, but a system legacy.
It is not just patrimonial legacy, but a cultural inheritance.
It is a certain way of doing things: with charm, through true and fair relationships, starting from the possible to go above and beyond.
It is about choosing each other and knowing how to elect which paths to pursue, and when.
It is the tireless but always consistent action."
We are looking for a Head Of Marketing & Sales - BU Pasta Sauces, a strategic and cross-functional role responsible for driving category growth across multiple markets. The person will be based in our Headquarter in Parma.
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 category P&L ownership, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth
Innovation & Product Development Leadership
• Lead the end-to-end NPD pipeline: concept → recipe → industrialisation → packaging → market rollout
• 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
Stakeholder & Communication Excellence
• 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