We are looking for a Marketing Manager!
Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry.
In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.
We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.
We are about 450 employees globally, with more than 30 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.
Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who "chips in" when the situation requires so.
Marketing Manager
We are looking for a Marketing Manager to strengthen our QRILL Aqua Asia business. This position is part of our QRILL Sales & Marketing team in Fornebu, Norway. You will work closely with our operational sales, science and communications teams in Norway and across the Asia region. The purpose of the role is to increase awareness of the QRILL product range and increase sales. We promise you an exciting and challenging role, where you will play an important part in developing our QRILL brand in the Asia region.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute marketing responsibilities and tasks in line with the overall marketing strategy, and in close collaboration with VP QRILL Sales Asia and other stakeholders.
- Strategic focus on key account development plans.
- Working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager QRILL Aqua to extend and develop the QRILL Marketing strategy in Asia.
- Development of sales and marketing material tailored for customers and Asian markets.
- Planning and execution of trade shows and other relevant meetings and events.
- Support the development of Asia sales team's competence and effectiveness with relevant marketing support and assets.
- Support and collaboration on digital inbound marketing, content creation and distribution.
- In the Asia region: identify and manage relationships with advertising platforms, sponsorship and PR opportunities.
- Travel to Asian countries will be required to some extent.
Desired characteristics:
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
- Good attention to detail with strong written & oral communication and presentation skills.
- A collaborative work style and ability to work independently.
Qualifications:
- BA / BS / MBA in Marketing, Business or Communications or equivalent
- Approximately 5 years of marketing/sales experience
- Proficient with office and productivity software. Beneficial to master creative software, such as Photoshop, InDesign etc.
- Experience managing online content production and advertising campaigns.
- Relevant experience of working across different business cultures from head office is desirable.
- Professional working standard in written and spoken English.
The Marketing Manager will work at our head offices at Fornebu, Norway and will report to the Marketing Director QRILL, Sigmund Nordal. For more information about the position or process, please contact Sigmund Nordal (+47 99011480).
Please send us your application via the link as soon as possible. The application process will be ongoing and suitable candidates may be called in before the application deadline.
About Aker BioMarine
Aker BioMarine develops krill-based bioactive ingredients for use in the nutraceutical, aquaculture and animal feed market. Its fully traceable value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting operations in Antarctica through the logistics hub in Montevideo to its state-of-the-art factory in Houston and all the way to its customers around the world. Aker BioMarine is a subsidiary of Aker ASA.
Superba? Krill is a pure form of omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the human body, providing health benefits, including boosting heart, brain, and joint health.
QRILL? Aqua is a functional feed ingredient for shrimp, marine fish, and salmonids, increasing productivity in aquaculture - through improved growth, health and quality.
QRILL? Pet is a functional ingredient for pet nutrition with documented health benefits for companion animals. Proven in numerous studies to benefit pet health, the omega-3s help maintain the health of the heart, kidneys, liver, joints, brain, eyes, skin and coat.
What you can expect from working in Aker BioMarine:
You can expect hard work and a lot of fun and challenges. In return we promise you will be part of an exciting journey. If you show initiative and desire for more responsiblity, we will give it to you and support you along the way. We strongly believe that our team of people want to do their best. All in the spirit of being the leading company in our industry and always striving to raise the bar.
Om bedriften
Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. Our mission is to improve human and planetary health!