Wolf Oil Corporation is a Belgium based an independent lubricants company. We specialise in bringing our customers tailored, technology-enhanced lubricants that make engines better, faster, greener and cleaner.

Primary purpose of the function:

Full responsibility for driving sales growth and plans objectives thru the development and management of the full regional marketing plan ie. advertising and promotional activities, events, launches, communication.

Responsibilities:

Strategy setting at Region level: Responsible for the definition, development and deployment of the regional marketing, campaigns & commercial plans with regional team and in line with the global and regions’ growth objectives;

Set up marketing promotional plans per quarter with proper strategic & category focus in mind;

Manage the support given to the regional sales and product teams in terms of product launches, promotional calendars, key accounts support & product launches;

Understand and integrate sales plan priorities by category, prioritize the needed support for the strategic customers of the region;

Manage the regional marketing budget;

Plan and organize required regional customers shows;

Supervise and manage the execution of all communication initiatives done towards the regional market;

You lead the annual channel activation process and define the channel activation plan for your key customers including: Promotional actions, Local sponsorships, Communication plan, Local (training) events, Sales incentives & loyalty programs, Brand Activation (off line / on line) and other.

You manage key customer performance analysis : sell in performances / key activities understanding & reporting and sell out analysis (where possible);

You work closely together with the market & competitor intelligence specialist to gather local market research & insights that supports your regional go-to-market plan (competition monitoring, strategic white space analysis region/customer..);

You identify and develop necessary Point of Sales tools to increase brand presence, market share and improve customer satisfaction (on line/off line) together with the marketing operations department.

You identify & recommend new business opportunities – Makes recommendations for go-to-market strategies across new channels, balancing risk and return.

Master degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, International business or similar degree

Min 5 years of experience in an international sales & marketing environment with proven experience in developing & integrating local marketing plans

Fluent in Swedish, English, preferably also Finnish.

Strong project management skills, able to manage complexity and deliver critical projects.

Strong communication skills & influencing skills.

Driven by results & excellence in the job, mentality to make things happen.

Financial awareness & Analytical – essential to drive and understand the numbers and for financial budgeting, analysis and planning

Willing to travel up to 25%

We offer you...

• a varied and challenging role within a dynamic company, with ambitious projects on the horizon!
• an organization where there is room for initiative and creativity;
• a family atmosphere with a diverse, multicultural and international team of 300 specialists;
• a solid training and support with your personal development at the core;
• a competitive remuneration package

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Our Products

We produce lubricants for all sorts of applications, from passenger cars to bikes and even construction machines, at our HQ in Hemiksem, Belgium. We blend these products in bulk as well as for our own two brands, Wolf and Champion. Thanks to the high quality of our products, we managed to engage in premium partnerships like WRC and Junior WRC, BMW EWC, Bud Racing,...

Our Way of Working

The dynamic, innovative and open structure of Wolf Oil Corporation allows us to adapt swiftly to the ever-changing reality of the industry. This brings a lot of change and movement or flow, and just like in an engine, the flow of a lubricant is essential. It also brings along a lot of energy, which we share with each other encourages allowing us to go the extra mile, time after time.

As an organization:

• We always steer towards co-creation and teamwork
• We don't pay too much attention to hierarchy
• We keep our eyes open for what surrounds us
• We go for authentic, long-term business relationships

Our colleagues:

• Are true entrepreneurs with an adventurous spirit
• Believe change to be the essential foundation of growth
• Share a can-do mentality, rolling up their sleeves when necessary
• Know how to work pragmatic, be it in a team or individually