Head Of Marketing - Makati City

Arla Foods Corporation is looking for a Head of Marketing who has deep expertise in consumer insights, brand building, and integrated marketing that will drive innovation, commercial performance, and cross‑functional alignment to deliver sustainable growth.

If you see yourself thriving in an environment where good leadership and empowerment are key to success, then we are looking forward to having a conversation with you!

Read more about our part of the business here Inside Arla | Arla.

How You Will Make An Impact

You will belong in an organization with over 140 years of heritage as a European cooperative, being a strong leader requires a mindset where you can work across all business units and navigate in a matrix organization, it also requires you to be a team player, where you see the value of teamwork and collaboration.

• You are a strategic and authentic leader who understands and acknowledges that you can only be as strong as your team - you put them first - you support, guide and mentor them when needed, but most importantly, you empower them to reach their fullest potential!
• You will drive the end‑to‑end brand strategy and category growth agenda for both Retail and Food Service channels in the Philippine market, grounded in strong consumer and customer insights.
• You will define and deliver the NPD pipeline for Retail and Food Service, ensuring successful, insight-led launches that align with global direction and address the evolving needs of consumers and food service professionals.
• You will be a P&L owner, managing profitability, pricing, and resource allocation across channels while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to deliver business targets.
• You will lead the annual Business Plan process and ensure alignment across Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Global teams through clear communication of strategy, priorities, and market needs.
• You will oversee the development and implementation of integrated marketing plans—including media, digital, trade, and experiential—while managing the local marketing budget and agency partnerships to ensure high‑quality execution.
• You will stay abreast of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments to enhance marketing strategies, optimize pricing, and support continuous improvement across both Retail and Food Service channels.
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• You have at least 10 years of strategic leadership experience in Marketing, preferably from an FMCG background
• You are a proactive thought leader, comfortable working in ambiguous environments, and adept at establishing clear processes and workflows to organize efforts and drive results across the organization.
• You have a strong appreciation for, and proven experience in, developing marketing strategies for both Retail and Food Service channels. You can clearly articulate the unique nuances of each, and effectively guide your team in navigating these differences while building cohesive brand strategies across both channels.
  
  

The Head of Marketing will be part of Arla Foods’ leadership team and will report directly to the Managing Director.

What do we offer?

We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to facilitate innovation and help shape the industry, then seize this exciting opportunity. Please apply as soon as possible as we will process applications on a continuous basis and close the recruitment once the right candidate is found.

For additional information, please email Arla PH Human Resources at arlaphr@arlafoods.com.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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