Strategic Marketing Manager (m/f/d)

In this role you will be responsible for developing and driving the regional strategy for Budenheim’s Life Science division in the US, with a focus on the clusters Nutrition, Pharma, Savory, and Baking. As a key contributor to our growth ambitions, you will translate this strategy into a targeted, actionable regional marketing plan.

But what truly makes this role special is the team behind it. At Budenheim, you'll be part of a motivated, supportive, and international team that thrives on collaboration, open communication, and shared success. We believe that great ideas are born in a culture of trust and togetherness—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. Joining us means becoming part of something meaningful, where your voice matters and your contributions are valued.

• Develop impactful strategies for our clusters to successfully capture profitable niche markets in the region by leveraging clear and differentiated value propositions
• Collaborate closely with Cluster Portfolio Managers to ensure strategic alignment and execution, providing targeted market intelligence to support regional product launches
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to create in-depth market analyses for relevant segments, in coordination with the global marketing matrix organization
• Identify new business opportunities and application areas in collaboration with regional sales teams and the Innovation & Application Development team

• Support the creation of high-quality sales tools (e.g., brochures, presentations, sales flyers, digital media, with a focus on application sheets) to drive qualified lead generation across Life Science clusters

• Assist with regional trade show activities, technical seminars, and industry conferences on behalf of the Life Science division

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in marketing specialties, preferably in food ingredients, industrial marketing/strategy, and product portfolio management

• Proven skills in market intelligence, trade show planning, and cross-functional communication

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Proficient with MS Office; experience with SAP and Salesforce is a plus

• Technical knowledge in Food Ingredients and/or Pharma/Life Sciences preferred

• Willingness to travel up to 20% regionally

• Self-motivated, resilient, goal-oriented, and a strong team player comfortable collaborating at all organizational levels