Brand & Commercial Activation Specialist

Are you passionate about translating scientific and technical expertise into compelling customer communications that bring brands to life?

 

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

As part of a significant global transformation initiative, we are seeking a Marketing Communications & Brand Activation Specialist to support our Animal Nutrition & Health team with the execution of the Danisco-to-IFF brand transition across customer, sales and market-facing touchpoints.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly visible global program focused on bringing the IFF brand to life across multiple customer channels. We are looking for a hands-on marketing professional who enjoys transforming complex scientific and technical content into clear, engaging and customer-focused communications.

In this execution-focused role, you will translate approved positioning and marketing initiatives into practical brand activation across global, regional and local markets. Working closely with scientists, product managers, technical experts, commercial teams and external agencies, you will support the delivery of marketing materials, digital content and events  that help sales teams, distributors and customers confidently adopt the IFF brand.

The role is based in Leiden, The Netherlands (hybrid role) and is3- offered as a fixed-term project assignment for a period of two years. Be part of a motivated, collaborative and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Translate scientific, technical and application-focused content into clear and engaging customer-facing communications.
• Support the execution of the Danisco-to-IFF rebranding program across commercial, digital and customer channels.
• Develop and coordinate marketing materials including brochures, product communications, presentations, sales tools and customer-facing content.
• Create, edit and maintain website content, digital assets and social media communications in line with approved brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists and product managers to ensure accurate communication of technical capabilities, innovations and product benefits.
• Support the planning and execution of trade shows, customer events, webinars and industry exhibitions.
• Manage external agencies, designers, content creators and production partners to deliver high-quality marketing assets on time.
• Equip sales teams and distributors with customer-ready communication tools, messaging guidance and activation materials.
• Track content approvals, asset readiness and implementation milestones to ensure timely and consistent execution across global and regional markets.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 3-5 years experience in Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Brand Activation or a similar hands-on marketing role.
• Strong ability to understand and translate scientific, technical or highly specialized content into effective customer communications.
• Experience within Animal Nutrition & Health, Food & Feed Ingredients, Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology or another technical B2B environment.
• Proven experience supporting rebranding initiatives, brand transitions or large-scale marketing implementation projects.
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience managing website content, digital communications and social media platforms.
• Experience creating and coordinating marketing collateral across multiple communication channels.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, Animal Sciences, Life Sciences or a related discipline.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working closely with R&D, Scientific Affairs, Technical Service or Product Management teams.
• Familiarity with content management systems, digital asset management platforms and marketing automation tools.
• Experience supporting global marketing programs within a matrix organization.

Why Choose Us?

• A unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most visible global brand transformation programs within IFF.
• Exposure to global teams, customers and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• A dynamic and collaborative international work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• The chance to combine science, marketing and creativity in a highly impactful role.

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We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more