Head of Brand (Jack Link's)

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. 

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar. 

As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link’s®,  Peperami®, BiFi®, and Minuets®. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom. 

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.  
But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: Be Real, Relationship Driven, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Self Discipline, Show Awesome Character

Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day

Job Description

Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Head of Brand (Jack Link's) at Link Snacks. 
Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.  
This position is based in Amsterdam and you will be reporting to the Marketing Director EMEA.

The role forms part of the EMEA Marketing Leadership Team and works closely with Country Business Teams, Sales, Category Management, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain, Operations, and R&D to achieve ambitious growth targets while maintaining strong brand equity. 

The Head of Brand Jack Link's EMEA is responsible for leading the strategic development and profitable growth of the company's most premium and differentiated brands across the EMEA region. This role is accountable for developing and executing long-term brand strategy, driving penetration growth, building a strong innovation pipeline, and delivering best-in-class marketing execution across all consumer and customer touchpoints. To succed in this position you will:

• Lead brand strategy & growth across EU markets

• Deliver Brand Plans, Annual Marketing Plans, and market-specific growth initiatives. 

• Drive sustainable consumer penetration and profitable growth across all key markets. 

• Ensure alignment between brand strategy and commercial priorities. 

• Establish and maintain premium execution standards across packaging, communication, activation, shopper marketing, digital content, and retail execution. 

• Innovation & Portfolio Development: Partner closely with R&D, Operations, and Commercial teams to bring successful innovations to market. 

• Work closely with Country Business Teams to ensure successful local execution. 

• Team Leadership & Capability Building: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing international team. 

A critical success factor for this position is the ability to create, protect, and elevate a premium-quality brand experience. The successful candidate must ensure that every interaction with Jack Link's consistently reinforces quality, craftsmanship, authenticity, and premium value, from product and packaging to communication, innovation, digital content, shopper marketing, and in-store execution. 

Qualifications

EU Citizenship and/or a valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

• Minimum of 15 years of FMCG marketing experience across multiple EU markets.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Senior Marketing Leadership role. 
• Demonstrated success leading premium consumer brands. 
• Strong track record in delivering commercial growth through brand building and innovation. 
• Experience developing both established brands and challenger/growth brands. 
• Proven expertise in premium positioning, portfolio management, communication development, and innovation. 
• Experience increasing brand penetration and strengthening brand equity. 
• Strong cross-functional leadership experience across commercial and operational functions. 
• Fluency in English, French and/or Dutch would be an advantage.

Additional Information

Our benefits
At Link Snacks, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!

• A competitive salary and a bonus structure based on performance
• 27 days annual holidays
• Lunch on Mondays
• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.
• Pension Plan
• Commuting Allowance

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.