Marketing Manager Benesca
- Full-time
Company Description
We are Vetoquinol Belgium, the Netherlands and Scandinavia, pioneers in the animal health industry.
Our mission? To enhance the lives of pets and their owners. From innovative veterinary solutions and products to top-notch customer care, we don’t just play the game—we change it.
Job Description
Vetoquinol Belgium, the Netherlands and Scandinavia is looking for a Marketing Manager who is not afraid to push boundaries and lead with audacity. This isn’t your typical marketing role.
You’ll be the driving force behind our growth, turning strategic visions into ground-breaking reality.
Your mission? Elevate Vetoquinol’s market share, boost sales and cement our reputation as a leader in animal health, all while championing an audacious approach to people management.
If you are ready to make a real impact and drive our renowned brands to new heights, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications
We need a:
Strategic Maverick
- Lead the charge in defining and executing a daring marketing strategy that aligns with both local ambitions and global group directives.
- Craft and steer the marketing roadmap, ensuring our product portfolio and communication strategies don’t just follow trends—they set them.
- Partner with the Commercial Manager and Demand Planner to forecast sales with precision and manage stock like a pro.
- Veterinary Vanguard
- Empower our sales team with cutting-edge training that transforms them into technical experts and brand ambassadors.
- Oversee our Veterinary Advisors, ensuring they deliver rapid-fire responses to technical inquiries with flair and accuracy.
Budget Boss
- Own the marketing budget like a boss, making every euro count while aligning spending with strategic goals.
- Keep a sharp eye on marketing expenditures, ensuring compliance with group policies and squeezing maximum value out of every investment.
Market Disruptor
- Analyse the market with a visionary eye, identifying opportunities to outmaneuver the competition and uncover untapped potential.
- Monitor and measure the impact of our marketing campaigns, constantly tweaking to stay ahead of the curve.
People Champion
- Lead, mentor and inspire the Marketing and Technical Department, cultivating a high-performing team that thrives on creativity and innovation.
- Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
Multichannel Maestro
- Architect a multichannel strategy that disrupts the status quo, reaching vets, retailers and pharma channels with targeted, impactful marketing.
- Supercharge our Key Account business with full-spectrum marketing support that drives growth and deepens relationships.
Reporting Rock Star
- Deliver insightful reports that not only track performance but tell a compelling story of our marketing triumphs and challenges.
- Provide the Managing Director, Group Director and Sales Department with necessary information to make strategic decisions.
Sales & Profitability Powerhouse
- Crush sales targets and optimise gross margins by smartly managing promotional activities, rebates and product offers.
- Take full ownership of the market performance across the affiliates, driving results that make a real impact on the bottom line.
Who you are:
- You’ve got the know-how - marketing qualifications or equivalent experience of at least 5 years (bonus points if you have an understanding of the animal health industry).
- With 5+ years in a managerial position, you’re a natural at leading high-performing teams.
- You don’t just think outside the box—you reinvent it. You turn challenges into opportunities.
- You excel in crafting strategic plans and manage budgets to fuel business growth and maximise impact.
- Data is your playground. You know how to dissect it and how to interpret it.
- You love creating bold, impactful marketing materials and campaigns that set trends, not follow them.
- You master the art of persuasive communication while motivating your team or pitching to stakeholders.
- You are a responsible, team-oriented and dynamic leader with an open mind, who drives change with brave initiatives and a relentless commitment to achieving goals.
- Your commitment to excellence shines through in everything you do, always meeting your deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) is second nature to you.
- You are based in Belgium (Niel, Antwerp) and willing to travel nationally and internationally, with the flexibility to work outside regular business hours when the mission demands it.
Additional Information
Why you will love it here:
- Join a global animal health player ranked in the top 10 worldwide with a family-owned atmosphere.
- Work in a fun & dynamic team with passionate colleagues who are just as obsessed with animals as you are.
- Enjoy hybrid working with optimal harmony between your work and personal life.
- Bring your furry friend to our state of the art office.