Brand Manager, Marketing (Base - Multiple Positions)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$121K/yr – $151K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Build and defend profit and growth for a consumer brand by tying category insights to annual and multi-year plans, while leading cross-functional rollout across channels, packaging, and programs.

  • Growth planning and cross-functional execution: translate insights into in-year actions and multi-year targets
  • Budget, P&L, and channel programs: allocate spend to lift profit, volume, and share
  • Commercialization and stakeholder influence: drive packaging, quality improvements, and ecommerce initiatives with sales alignment

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own in-year performance and build 1-year / 3-year growth plans rooted in consumer and category insights
  • Monitor business performance (share, volume, revenue, household penetration, repeat/buy rate) and drive actions to improve results
  • Own marketing budget and P&L levers; allocate investment to deliver profit, volume, and share targets
  • Lead cross-functional teams through commercialization, renovation/innovation, packaging, quality, and process improvements
  • Partner with Sales to develop customer programs and execute across channels (including ecommerce)
  • Influence stakeholders, set priorities, and drive multiple workstreams with clear timelines and ownership
  • Coach and develop junior team members as applicable

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience (marketing/brand/product management preferred)
  • Strong business acumen and comfort working across data, insights, and storytelling
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
  • Experience with forecasting, P&L management, and actioning top/bottom-line drivers
  • Clear, concise communicator with a bias for action

Benefits

  • - Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • - Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • - Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs
  • - Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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Kraft Heinz

3.6 Glassdoor

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Founded in 2015
Chicago, Illinois, USA
27K employees (2,337 in marketing)
64% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.1%
Direct
39.2%
Referral
9%
Social
6.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~27.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,063 (8% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$20M
Last Raise
$20M
Post IPO Equity, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2019
    Post IPO Equity • $20M

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