Marketing Activation Manager (m/f/x) - Sweden

Job description

We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. Our mission is to put a smile on 8 billion faces and we are led by our purpose to provide carefree moments to children all around the world. With our iconic Capri-Sun brand, we aim to be the best tasting, sustainable, no.1 kids' drink. We are the ideal employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a love brand and want to grow with us. We are looking for a Marketing Activation Manager (m/f/x) - Sweden to join our team. Sweden is already one of the world's happiest countries - but we believe there's always room for a few million more smiles. Join Capri-Sun as we build our own Swedish organization from the ground up and become one of the first on the Swedish team that will help grow one of the world's most loved brands while creating carefree moments for children across the country. SCOPE OF THE ROLE As a Marketing Activation Manager Sweden, reporting to the Senior Marketing Activation Manager Europe, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the consumer and trade marketing strategy. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Brand & Portfolio Strategy Lead the local development of the annual brand plan, including portfolio strategy, innovation pipeline, promotional strategy and communication priorities Collaborate closely with local teams, regional & global marketing teams, and external partners to adapt global strategies to local market dynamics Analyze internal and external data to identify growth opportunities and drive portfolio, assortment, pricing and innovation strategies Set clear priorities across SKUs, channels and customers to maximize business performance Consumer & Media Activation Establish the local media strategy in alignment with global guidelines and lead its execution Develop and implement relevant BTL activation programs to strengthen brand awareness, consideration and trial Lead the execution of innovation launches and key consumer-facing campaigns Sales & Customer Support Partner closely with Sales and Key Account Managers to develop customer-specific activation plans with key retailers (ICA, Coop, Axfood) Translate category, customer and shopper insights into actionable recommendations for assortment, pricing, promotions, activation and innovation Lead and manage the external field sales force Ensure delivery against core in-store KPIs including distribution, shelf visibility, secondary placements and activation excellence Work closely with Sales to align priorities, customer plans and commercial objectives Performance Management & Insights Track and analyze category, brand and customer performance to identify risks and opportunities Lead post-promotion evaluations and recommend actions to improve promotional ROI and effectiveness Monitor key business KPIs and provide clear insights and recommendations to support decision-making YOUR PROFILE 5–7 years of consumer marketing experience within FMCG or a similarly fast-paced industry with solid knowledge of the Swedish market A strong commercial mindset, combining brand-building expertise with a clear understanding of sales and customer dynamics Excellent project management, analytical and communication skills A data-driven approach, with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations and actionable plans A proactive approach, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment Strong collaboration skills, a flexible working style and the ability to influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT Competitive base salary and bonus package Country compliant benefits package Participate in group leadership and learning programmes Regular and systematically tracked performance reviews and feedback rounds A commitment to our sustainability: our ambition is to be the most sustainable kids drink in the world Working for the biggest kids drink brand worldwide, being available in 120 markets A fast paced company, with an excellent leadership team and high growth ambitions Flat hierarchies and lots of opportunity to take leadership A fast recruitment process with maximum three rounds of interviews