Marketing leader

Job Title: Senior Brand Manager (m/f/d) OTC

Location: Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Type: Full Time

Our client is Looking an experienced marketing leader to drive the growth of well-established OTC brands within a fast-paced and highly regulated healthcare environment. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, consumer understanding, and execution excellence tailored to the German market.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive brand strategy and end-to-end execution for key OTC brands in Germany
• Adapt global and regional strategies into effective, locally relevant marketing plans
• Leverage market, consumer, and shopper insights to uncover growth opportunities and shape brand direction
• Lead the development and execution of integrated campaigns in collaboration with media and cross-functional teams
• Drive in-store visibility and below-the-line activation initiatives in partnership with Trade Marketing
• Develop and refine pricing and promotional strategies to deliver strong commercial outcomes and ROI
• Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution excellence
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Brand Managers, fostering a high-performance culture

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a Marketing-related discipline
• Proven experience in brand management within OTC, pharmaceutical, or consumer healthcare sectors
• Strong track record of developing and executing marketing strategies in complex and regulated environments
• Prior experience managing teams or leading direct reports
• Excellent analytical skills paired with strong storytelling and presentation capabilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and matrix organizations
• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
• Deep understanding of the German market
• Fluency in both German and English is essential