Head of Marketing, Ukraine

We are looking for a strong and inspiring marketing leader who will drive business growth in Ukraine by shaping and executing impactful brand and category strategies, while leading and developing a high-performing marketing team.

This role is accountable for delivering the country AOP P&L and achieving brand & category KPIs through best-in-class marketing execution and close collaboration with local, regional, and global stakeholders.

You will report directly to the UAEECA Cluster Marketing Director (12 markets, including Ukraine) and lead a team of 5 marketing professionals (Brand Managers & Senior Brand Managers).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of brand & category strategies for the Ukrainian market in alignment with global direction. Actively contribute to global brand agenda and represent local market needs on Brand Boards.
• Drive end-to-end marketing activities across all coffee & tea brands, including campaign development and adaptation, media strategy, activations, sponsorships, influencer marketing, and design — across both Retail and OOH channels. Support resolution of operational issues related to export activities.
• Own full portfolio strategy, including assortment, P&L management, and NPD pipeline. Identify and deliver relevant local innovations that drive growth.
• Leverage data and insights to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and shape future growth strategies.
• Perform Business and Categories analytics: current performance, future opportunities creation
• Build, inspire, and develop a team of marketing professionals, fostering a high-performance culture, ownership, and continuous growth.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with strong, globally recognized brands and category leaders with high emotional connection to consumers
• A truly international environment with close collaboration across the UAEECA cluster and global teams
• A dynamic, ambitious, and supportive team where your leadership and ideas will have visible impact
• Competitive salary package, performance-based bonus, and additional benefits aligned with the seniority of the role

Qualifications

• Proven track record in marketing leadership roles, with strong strategic and commercial mindset
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on building high-performing organizations
• Solid experience in FMCG marketing, preferably with well-known or emotionally driven brands
• Strong expertise in brand building, portfolio management, and full marketing mix execution
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• High level of ownership, resilience, and “can-do” attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with international stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Ukrainian - fluent, English - level B2  

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and comfortable working conditions in the office
• Compensations & benefits (including insurance programs and meal allowance)
• Rewards & recognition program, learning and development in multicultural environment
• Corporate culture and open management team