International Trade Marketing Manager, yfood
Meal replacement drinks
Open for applications
Meal replacement drinks
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To drive innovation in the food industry using tech to solve global food issues affecting us all.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 3–5 years in International Trade Marketing, ideally in FMCG, retail, or consumer goods
- International Exposure: First-hand experience in international trade marketing is a must, preferably in the UK or the Netherlands; experience in Spain or Italy is a plus
- Project Management: Strong ability to develop and execute tactical plans in international retail environments
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and functions
- Proactive & Solution-Oriented: A hands-on mindset with a "can-do" attitude, thriving in fast-paced settings
- Creativity & Influence: Ability to develop innovative ideas and inspire stakeholders
- Languages: Fluency in English is essential; Dutch, Spanish, or French are a plus
- Mindset: Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with a strategic approach
What the job involves
- Join us as our International Trade Marketing Manager and play a key role in bringing our brand to life in stores across Europe
- Based at our Amsterdam office you’ll be the go-to person for our international teams and distribution partners, shaping our success in new markets
- As an International Trade Marketing Manager you will drive in-store brand visibility and shopper engagement with a focus on executions in the UK and Netherlands, while supporting our expansion into new regions (e.g. Belgium, Spain, Italy, Nordics)
- This role reports into the international headquarters team in Munich, while closely collaborating with local country teams
- You will execute impactful B2C trade marketing activations in established markets while also supporting sales teams and distribution partners with B2B initiatives
- Additionally, you will develop and implement go-to-market strategies for emerging markets, ensuring a strong foundation for future growth
- Identify local market needs and opportunities, ensuring tailored executions within budget while considering local differences
- Plan, execute, and evaluate all trade marketing activations in the UK, Netherlands, and Belgiumto boost brand visibility and sales, adapting to local market dynamics
- Work closely with the yfood in-house creative team and brand management to deliver optimal brand executions for international trade activities
- Monitor POS activations, promotions, and competitor performance to refine strategies
- Conduct market analyses to identify trends and growth opportunities
- Develop and align quarterly and annual trade marketing plans for optimal execution
- Track budgets and activity performance to maximize efficiency and impact
- Collaborate with the wider marketing team to align trade marketing with overall marketing strategies
- Support emerging market expansion by integrating trade marketing into go-to-market plans
- Organize and support local sales teams on executing B2B trade shows and retailer events
Our take
Meal replacement drinks are, perhaps surprisingly, beginning to gain more of an audience. The giant in the space is of course Huel, who has helped to shift the product’s focus away from weight-loss and towards the more modern trend for nutrition. Consequently, a steadily growing market has emerged over recent years that’s invited more players into the ring - yfood among them.
The company offers a familiar product spread: drinks, bars, and powders that serve as meal replacements containing all the essential vitamins, nutrients, and minerals, with an emphasis on natural ingredients. It’s available on home delivery and in health food stores, and marketed at those with an active, on-the-go lifestyle concerned about maintaining good nutrition.
In fact, the difference between the German company yfood and its US and UK competitors appears fairly slim, and predominantly one of branding. However, it has carved out a substantial niche for itself in Europe and has seen 100% annual year on year growth. In April 2023 Nestlé acquired just under half of the company's shares, a substantial exit for the investors backing the company. yfood, having been profitable for some time, will focus on increasing its market share and developing its product line.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2020
$17.3m
SERIES B
Jun 2019
$4.9m
SERIES A
Total funding: $22.4m
Company benefits
- We promote equal opportunities and value diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
- Holidays are important. That's why we give you 30 days of paid leave a year
- Agility is key. That's why we work in a hybrid working model and offer you the opportunity to work with Workation from other EU countries
- Yfood cares. With a subsidised membership at Qualitrain you can do yourself good for only 29€ per month. For this purpose, we offer workshops and campaigns (e.g. step challenge for a good cause) as part of our health management
- Away from the spot. We contribute €30 to your MVV ticket and offer you the opportunity to lease a bicycle at a reduced price through JobRad
- Train your taste buds. Everyone who wants to is part of our Sensory Team. So try new products, varieties or flavours before anyone else. Otherwise, there's as much yfood as you can carry, free of charge for you, of course
- As a start-up, you often have to deal with clichés. But some of them are true. That's why we also offer a fruit basket, your free caffeine kick or a quiet drink
- Come as you are. Whether in a suit or a unicorn onesie. We don't have a dress code
Company HQ
Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Munich, Germany
Leadership
Benjamin Kremer
(Co-CEO)Previously worked in corporate private equity at Cinven, then Goldman Sachs.
Noel Bollmann
(Co-CEO)Did a circuit of various investment, M&A, and VC-based roles at Munich Venture Partners, Deutsche Bank, Celesio, and Evercore.
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