We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. Our mission is to put a smile on 8 billion faces and we are led by our purpose to provide carefree moments to children all around the world. With our iconic Capri-Sun brand, we aim to be the best tasting, sustainable, no.1 kids' drink.
We are the ideal employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a love brand and want to grow with us.
At our group headquarters in Baar, Switzerland, we are looking for a senior marketing leader with deep expertise in leading global brand strategy, brand communication, trade marketing, portfolio & innovation, category management and consumer insights in the beverage industry.
SCOPE AND IMPACT OF THE ROLE
The Senior Global Brand Director is the strategic and operational leader of the global Capri Sun brand. This role owns the entire brand marketing agenda, ensuring long-term brand equity, strong financial performance, and globally aligned execution. In close collaboration with commercial leaders, the Senior Global Brand Director drives sustainabletop-lineand bottom-line growth through impactful brand strategy, world-class communication, and effective innovation management.
The roleis responsible forleadingtheglobal marketingsub functionsofbrandstrategy, brandcommunications,trade marketing,portfolio and innovationmanagement, consumerinsightsand category management.
Reporting to the CEO, the role shapes the global direction of one of the world’s most iconic and loved beverage brands.
This role is based in Baar, Switzerland.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Global Brand Strategy & Leadership
* Lead the global marketing function with full ownership of theglobalA&P budget
* Develop and implement the global brand marketing strategy, ensuring consistency and relevance across all markets
* Build the annual global brand plan, covering platform strategies, communication, A&P allocation, NPD launches, and the global partner event withstate-of-the-artbroadcasting
Communication, Media & Creative Excellence
* Develop media strategies and plans for all key markets and act as the strategic media lead globally
* Ensure best-in-class media execution
* Lead global agencies (communication, PR, design) to deliver effective, consumer-centric ATL assets
* Develop global point-of-sale and merchandising guidelines
* Provide guidance to local marketing teams oncost-effectiveand impactfulBTLactivations
Global Portfolio & Innovation Management
* Lead global portfolio management, including the development of3-year platform strategies across markets to drive sustainable brand growth
* Own global and local innovation management, including a rolling3-year innovation pipeline
* Lead the IDEA innovation process, ensuring a strong funnel andtimely, accretive innovation delivery
Business & P&L Performance
* Deliver top- and bottom-line P&L performance in close collaboration with global and regional sales teams
* Ensure marketing ROI through data-driven planning, growth principles, and systematic performance evaluation
Marketing Capability Building
* Leverage category data to foster a data driven marketing approachto support executive level commercial decision-making process
* Functionally lead, coach, and develop global and local marketing teams
* Oversee hiring, talent development, and succession planning for all global marketing roles
* Drive close collaboration with market teams and central functions through global get-togethers, inspiration sessions, and structured best-practice sharing
* Conduct media trainings and capability-building sessions for all marketeers
PROFILE
ProfessionalExperience
* 12+ years of progressive experience in globalbrand ledFMCG business, ideally within beverages or consumer goods (required)
* Proventrack recordin leading and growing global brands across multiple markets
* Significant experiencein brand strategy, communication development, and media planning/execution
* Demonstratedexperiencein buildingsustainable, profitable portfolios and strong innovation funnelsincluding3-year pipeline development and IDEA processes
* Experience in planning and leading annual brand planning cycles and ensuring disciplined executionacross different markets
* Demonstrated business acumen with direct responsibility for P&L management, ROI improvement, and A&Pbudgetoptimization
* Experience leading global agencies (creative, media, PR, design) to deliver impactful ATL campaigns
* Success in working within a multicultural global organization, influencing senior stakeholders across markets
Required Skills and Competencies
* Deep understanding of global brand management, consumer insights, and communication effectiveness
* Strong grasp of key growth levers, pricing, P&L drivers, and ROI principles
* Exceptional understanding of data, insights, and analytics to drive decisions and improve performance
* Sharp instinct for high-quality creative work, media strategy, and consumer-centric storytelling
* Ability to adapt effectively todifferent culturalcontexts; understands how to balance global consistency with local relevance
* Skilled in embracing experimentation, positively challenging the status quo, and continually seeking new opportunities for brand growth
Leadershipand People ManagementSkills
* Ability to define a compelling long-term brand vision and translate it into executable global strategies
* Highly skilled in talent development, capability building, and leading high-performing marketing teams
* Proven ability to hire, develop, inspire, andretaintop marketing talentwitha strongcoaching mindset
* Skilled at building alignment across sales,product & packaging development, supply chain, and market leadership teams
* Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders
* Ability to foster trust, inclusion, andbest practicessharing across diverse markets and cultures
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
* A commitment to our sustainability: our ambition is to be the most sustainable kids drink in the world
* Working for the biggest kids drink brand worldwide, being available in 120 markets
* A fast paced company, with an excellent leadership team and high growth ambitions
* Flat hierarchies and lots of opportunity to take leadership
* Strong in-house learning and development opportunities including leadership trainings
* A fast recruitment process with maximum 4 interview rounds
We are THIRSTY TO GROW! Join us now.