Who we are:
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
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 €
Skills Required
- Degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field
- 2+ years of experience in a marketing role within the food manufacturing sector
- Proficient English and Italian
- Excellent understanding of FMCG players and affinity to sales
- Outstanding project management skills and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Good data analysis skills
- Experience with MS Office and databases
- Strong interest in food, ingredients, innovation and B2B marketing; proactive mindset
What We Do
Founded in 1919, IRCA Group is a global leader in the production of high-quality ingredient solutions for the pastry, bakery, chocolate, and gelato markets. Serving both artisans and industrial food manufacturers in over 100 countries, the company combines Italian heritage with innovation to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products, including creams, fruit preparations, and inclusions, helping professionals create extraordinary culinary experiences with simple, reliable, and scalable solutions.
