Senior Marketing Manager - Food & Beverage

Shanghai Permanent RMB750,000 - RMB950,000 per year View Job Description
This role will be responsible for shaping business and brand strategy, managing innovation pipelines, driving consumer engagement, and supporting sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate consumer insights into effective marketing and commercial initiatives.
  • Lead a strategically important brand and growth agenda.
  • Work across innovation, brand building, and commercial functions.

About Our Client

An international consumer goods company to identify an experienced marketing professional to lead a key growth platform in China.

Job Description

Business & Growth Strategy

  • Develop short-term and long-term growth plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage portfolio, pricing, and business performance to support sustainable growth.
  • Identify new opportunities through consumer, market, and category analysis.
  • Contribute to annual planning and commercial activation strategies.



Brand Building & Consumer Engagement

  • Develop and implement brand positioning and communication strategies.
  • Build consumer awareness, consideration, and engagement across multiple touchpoints.
  • Lead integrated marketing initiatives across digital, social, e-commerce, and offline channels.
  • Maintain consistent brand identity and communication standards.



Innovation & Portfolio Management

  • Lead innovation planning and commercialization projects.
  • Partner with R&D, commercial, and consumer insight teams to develop relevant consumer solutions.
  • Evaluate opportunities and prioritize initiatives that support both short-term and long-term objectives.



Consumer Insights & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build a deep understanding of evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.
  • Translate insights into actionable business and marketing recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support category education and consumer engagement initiatives.
  • Foster effective cross-functional alignment to ensure successful execution.



Team Leadership

  • Coach and develop team members to strengthen marketing capabilities.
  • Influence and align senior stakeholders around key priorities and business objectives.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or above.
  • Around 8 years or more of experience in brand marketing, category management, or related commercial roles.
  • Experience driving business growth and managing brand portfolios.
  • Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
  • Solid understanding of consumer insights, innovation processes, and marketing communications.
  • Experience taking charge of cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

What's on Offer

  • Join an international consumer goods organization with an established presence in China.
  • Lead a strategically important brand and growth agenda.
  • Work across innovation, brand building, and commercial functions.
  • Exposure to regional and local stakeholders within a collaborative environment.
Contact
Florence Wang
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7095897
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3690

Job summary

Function
Marketing
Specialisation
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Florence Wang
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3690
Job Reference
JN-092026-7095897

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.