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Charles Eeckhout

Charles Eeckhout

Brussels,Belgium

Summary

Marketing Lead 10+ Years in FMCG
Passionate marketer with a proven track record in driving growth, maximizing profits, and developing high-performing teams. Specialized in category leadership and consumer-centric insights within Snacking, Pet Food, and Personal Hygiene sectors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Marketing consultant

Arvilo SRL
Brussels, BE
05.2025 - Current

Are you looking to elevate your marketing game? I can help you in developing and optimizing your marketing strategy to boost growth, maximize profits, and build a high-performing team.


Marketing Lead

Kellanova
Brussels, BE , BeNeLux
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Leading the marketing activation plans for Kellanova BeNeLux across 3 categories
  • Heading a team of 3 permanent employees and 1 intern
  • Part of the BeNeLux leadership team

Senior Brand & Trade Marketing Manager Laundry

Reckitt Benckiser
Brussels & Amsterdam, Benelux
10.2018 - 09.2022
  • Managed a portfolio of 3 international laundry brands Vanish, Calgon & Woolite.
  • Built the long-term brand & trade marketing strategy, from concept creation down to execution, through all classes of media and channels, Including digital and E-commerce.
  • Experience: driving brand equity, category growth, creating compelling ATL plans, defining new shopper journeys, and people management.

Customer Marketing Manager Petcare & Food

Mars Inc
Brussels, Belgium
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Tasks: developed the off-shelf strategy & vision for the Petcare & Food portfolio
  • Experience: people management, engaged associates & navigated complex challenges, delivered consistent results.

Activity & Brand Manager Confectionery

Mars Inc
Brussels, Belgium, Belgium
12.2012 - 10.2015
  • Tasks: led the development and execution of the seasonal portfolio. Developed the off-shelf strategy & vision for the confectionery portfolio.
  • Experience: decision quality, dealing with ambiguity, project management, priority setting & planning.

Business Analyst Impulse Channel Chocolate

Mars Inc
Brussels, Belgium
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • Tasks: knowledge & understanding of Wholesalers, Vending Operators and Pull Customers. Led an objective channel & category vision
  • Experience: customer centric, performance monitoring & planning, analytical skills.

Category Sales Specialist

Mars Inc
Brussels, Belgium, Belgium
03.2010 - 09.2011
  • Tasks: responsible for chocolate and ice cream sales in Luik for all retailers
  • Experience: field sales, negotiation skills, in-store promotions, account management.

Education

Digital Marketing Simternship

Stukent Certified
Brussels
05.2025 - 05.2025

Digital Marketing certification

Vlerick Business School
Brussels
04.2025 - 04.2025

FullStack developer

Le Wagon
Tokyo
2017

Bachelor's degree in International Trade & Marketing

EPHEC
Brussels
2007

Skills

  • Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Category Management
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Consumer-centric
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork & mentoring


Languages

  • French: Mother tongue
  • English: Fluent, written and oral
  • Dutch: Fluent, written and oral

Timeline

Marketing consultant

Arvilo SRL
05.2025 - Current

Digital Marketing Simternship

Stukent Certified
05.2025 - 05.2025

Digital Marketing certification

Vlerick Business School
04.2025 - 04.2025

Marketing Lead

Kellanova
09.2021 - 04.2025

Senior Brand & Trade Marketing Manager Laundry

Reckitt Benckiser
10.2018 - 09.2022

Customer Marketing Manager Petcare & Food

Mars Inc
10.2015 - 07.2017

Activity & Brand Manager Confectionery

Mars Inc
12.2012 - 10.2015

Business Analyst Impulse Channel Chocolate

Mars Inc
09.2011 - 12.2012

Category Sales Specialist

Mars Inc
03.2010 - 09.2011

FullStack developer

Le Wagon

Bachelor's degree in International Trade & Marketing

EPHEC
Charles Eeckhout