Arla Brand

Do you want to shape one of Sweden's most iconic food brands and inspire millions of consumers to make better food choices?

As a farmer-owned cooperative behind beloved brands like Arla, Bregott and Yoggi, we combine global scale with local roots. We are now looking for a Arla Brand & Sustainability Director – a role at the heart of our mission to strengthen Arla as a positive force in society through healthy, sustainable dairy produced by our owners. If you have strong ambition to make a real impact, bring great leadership skills and excel in brand and category strategy combined with sharp commercial thinking, this could be your next career opportunity.

How you will make an impact

In this role, you will take the Arla brand to the forefront of a healthy, sustainable diet and evolving consumer behaviour. You will lead the Arla Brand Strategy for Sweden across communication, global and local positions, and an accelerating innovation agenda, ensuring business targets are met within budget and in line with the global Arla Brand strategy. This includes continuous development and assessment of brand identity and positioning, KPIs, communication and media strategy, price positioning and improved brand profits. More specifically, you will;

• Lead the development and execution of Masterbrand communication for Sweden against one global creative strategy, in close collaboration with the Global Arla Brand team in the Europe Zone.
• Manage and develop the Arla Brand team including 5 direct reports and the different brand territories and Arla sub-brands.
• Ensure best customer plans are developed to grow the brand across channels (foodservice, convenience, e-commerce, etc.).
• Own P&L, local strategy and execution in accordance with the global Arla Brand strategy and communication model/guidelines.
• Develop local media and communications strategy in line with global guidelines, including a future-focused digital plan.

The role sits within Arla Sweden, based in our modern Solna office, and requires close collaboration with global and local stakeholders. You will act as the local Arla brand champion, bringing the latest marketing thinking to the team and embedding sustainability initiatives into our brand value proposition.

What will make you successful

You hold a degree in marketing, business or a related field and bring 10+ years of business experience, ideally with 5+ years in FMCG/Brand Management. Your background includes people leadership, giving you the toolkit to build, develop and inspire a high-performing team. You pair strong business and financial acumen with strategic and creative problem-solving, and you are comfortable engaging senior stakeholders across functions and geographies to align on priorities and deliver results. As a brand builder, you champion sustainability within the value proposition and translate a global Masterbrand strategy into locally resonant plans that drive growth. You communicate with clarity, collaborate effectively in a matrixed, cross-border environment and balance long-term brand building with near-term commercial performance. Resilient and influential, you hold people to account while ensuring trust and engagement, and you create a culture where the team learns, adapts and continuously raises the bar. Fluent English and Swedish help you operate seamlessly across markets and partners.

What do we offer?

We're committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you'll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world. You will be located in a modern office in Solna with approximately 300 colleagues. At Arla Foods we have a collective agreement and offer competitive working conditions and benefits.

Would you like to join us?

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender or background. Please apply as soon as possible, and no later than 12 December. For questions about the position, please contact Kristina Hammerö, VP Marketing Arla Sweden, at 

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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