Commercial Innovation and Improvement Manager

Your role

As a member of the commercial leadership team, the Commercial Innovation and Improvement Manager leads and drives innovative and improvement initiatives that enhance our commercial organization’s competitiveness and operational excellence. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively across teams to implement projects that align with our strategic goals. Starting in an operational capacity, you’ll transition to a strategic leadership role, ultimately building and managing your own team.

Your key responsibilities

Lead and oversee multiple innovation and improvement projects aimed at enhancing commercial performance and aligning with the overall commercial strategy.
Collaborate with commercial leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives that drive growth and improve competitiveness.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by sharing new ideas to enhance commercial processes, products, tools, and services.
Build and maintain a robust network of internal and external stakeholders to support commercial innovation and improvement efforts.
Monitor commercial performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, integrating a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
Track and report progress on projects, establishing KPIs, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery.

Your results

Enhanced commercial effectiveness through strategic improvements and innovations.
Increased operational efficiency through streamlined processes.
Technology integration and automation to improve workflows.
Effective change management to adapt and embed initiatives within the organization.

Your experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Proven leadership experience in a commercial environment.
Certified in Program or Project Management, with a strong track record in successfully managing programs within commercial settings.
Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and ERP systems.
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth through innovative strategies.
Extensive knowledge of commercial processes, best practices, and fostering an innovation mindset within teams.
Proficient in written and spoken English.

Your profile

Strategic Program Management: Ability to create and execute program strategies aligned with business goals.

Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills, adept at influencing senior leaders and external partners.

Prioritization & Task Management: Strong organizational skills to manage resources and timelines effectively.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze market trends and optimize commercial operations.

Adaptability: Flexible approach to handling shifting priorities and organizational changes.

Result-Oriented: Driven to achieve results, even under challenging circumstances.

Business Acumen: Deep understanding of commodity trading, industry best practices, and emerging trends.

Project Management Excellence: Skilled in managing complex projects and overseeing smooth transitions for new strategies.

Our offer

Competitive compensation and benefits. Salary depends on your experience and education.
Free delicious an healthy lunch.
Participate in fun team activities.
International career opportunities.
40 hour work week, 25 holidays.
We value your personal development and have a strategic focus on our learning program.
Free gym inside our office.
Travel internationally.

About Interfood

The Interfood Group is a leading global dairy trading company (milk powders, butter, cheese, dairy blends etc.). The Group consists of 14 offices in all continents with more than 380 employees. Our constant strive for optimal quality, up-to-date knowledge and a profound focus on service, enables Interfood to create the difference for its robust network of both clients and suppliers. Interfood keeps on growing and developing by its proactive market approach. We stimulate personal development and initiatives from our employees. Interfood, originally a family-based company, proves that global professionalism can still be combined with a unique personal company culture, in which we focus on following values: Teamwork, Commitment, Continuous Improvement, Professionalism & Responsible Leadership. All contributing to our purpose: Together for better.

Join us to lead innovation and improvement initiatives that will shape the future of our commercial success. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact on our journey toward commercial excellence.

For more information or application, please contact Mariët Elshof, Global Talent Manager Interfood: melshof@interfood.com

Will you become our new team member?

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