Global Marketing Director - Food & Beverage

About the role

A major global food and beverage organisation is seeking an accomplished Global Marketing Director to lead its international marketing strategy. Based in Singapore and reporting to the Global General Manager, the role covers North America, Europe, Asia (excluding China) and Africa. It leads a team of 9 with 4 direct reports across Hong Kong, the US and Europe, and focuses on brand development, consumer engagement and measurable ROI.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute international marketing strategies aligned with global business objectives, strengthening brand positioning and consistency across markets
• Lead integrated marketing across brand, PR, campaigns, digital, social and consumer engagement, with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
• Drive a commercially focused approach with clear KPIs, partnering with commercial and finance leadership to prioritise marketing investment
• Develop marketing approaches for mature and emerging markets, including direct operations and distributor-led markets
• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of 9, including 4 direct reports, and collaborate with China-based stakeholders
• Act as a strategic marketing partner to the Global General Manager and senior leadership

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive marketing experience, preferably in FMCG, food and beverage or related consumer industries
• Proven experience at Global Marketing Director, Regional Marketing Director, VP Marketing or equivalent senior leadership level
• Significant international marketing experience across multiple countries and cultures
• Commercially driven, with proven success turning marketing investment into measurable growth and ROI
• Ability to lead multicultural teams and influence senior executives internationally
• Advantageous: experience in direct and distributor-led markets, proficiency in a second Asian language

Required skills

• Global brand strategy and integrated marketing
• Digital and social marketing
• Consumer engagement and use of consumer insights and market intelligence

Applications are made through the online application form; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.