Marketing & BD Director Great China, HNC

Job Title: Marketing & BD Director Great China, HNC

City, Country: Shanghai, China
We are looking for a competent Marketing & BD Director to be in charge of the organization’s marketing team. This primarily involves developing and implementing strategies to strengthen the company’s market presence and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with a passion for the job and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing marketing strategies. He/She will be a skilled marketing strategist and able to drive creativity and enthusiasm in others, and and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional marketing strategies, including positioning, target market segmentation, and promotional tactics, to drive business growth.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to forecast demand and identify growth opportunities, customer retention strategies, and align marketing objectives with the business’s long-term goals.
• Lead and build a high performance marketing team, including segment marketing, product marketing, marketing communications and business Analysis functions, provide guidance, coaching and feedback to team members
• Drive the implementation of marketing campaigns that meet business objectives and drive leads
• Oversee the execute campaigns for promotion, launching of new products etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with sales, innovation, and other departments for integrated execution.
• Ensure that the brand identity and values are effectively communicated and connect with the target audience
• Control budgets and allocate resources amongst projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, agencies, vendors to enhance brand visibility and maximize marketing effectiveness.

We offer

• A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the reputation.
• An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress
• A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
• A drive to live up to and role model our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good”
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally

You bring

• Educational level: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in science/technology or business-related field. MSc degree desirable
• Knowledge of and experiences in: 20+ years experience in B2B ingredient/product sales and marketing
• Passion for nutritional product ingredients, as well as a strong focus and desire to grow this market
• Deep knowledge and understanding of trends and ability to create a fluid strategy to align with these trends
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and in a matrix organization
• Strong communication, presentation and customer facing skills
• Good Chinese and English communication skills
• Managerial / social knowledge and experience:
• Good teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Proactive and creative mindset
• Entrepreneurial spirit

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.