Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy

Oakdale, CA (On-site)

$170K/yr – $195K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 13 days ago

Job Summary

Own and scale Sconza's marketing function end-to-end, shaping strategy, brand, digital, and go-to-market initiatives across consumer, retail, e-commerce, and private-label. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product, Sales, Operations, and leadership; drive demand generation, analytics, and ROI-focused execution to accelerate growth.

  • Own budget, team, and agency relationships
  • Build integrated campaigns and GTM strategies for launches

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build the Marketing Strategy
  • Develop and lead an integrated marketing strategy that supports Sconza's growth objectives across consumer, retail, e-commerce, wholesale, private-label, and contract manufacturing businesses.
  • Build the Brand
  • Strengthen Sconza's brand positioning, identity, voice, storytelling, packaging, and consumer experience across every important touchpoint.
  • Drive Innovation
  • Partner closely with Product Development, Sales, Operations, and executive leadership to identify opportunities, bring consumer insights into innovation, and develop compelling go-to-market strategies for new products.
  • Partner With Sales
  • Work as a strategic partner to the Sales Leader to generate demand, support customer acquisition, and identify new commercial opportunities.
  • Lead Digital & Content
  • Own the strategy and performance of Sconza's websites, e-commerce, social media, email, content, and other digital channels. Establish meaningful KPIs and continuously improve performance.

Requirements

  • Has 10 - 15 years of progressive marketing experience , including meaningful leadership responsibility.
  • Has experience in CPG, food, beverage, confectionery, or another consumer-focused industry .
  • Has successfully built brands and executed multi-channel marketing strategies.
  • Understands consumer behavior and knows how to turn insights into action.
  • Has experience with product launches, packaging, go-to-market strategy, digital marketing, and e-commerce.
  • Is a detailed manager of budgets, agencies, analytics, and marketing technology.
  • Is highly analytical but equally creative.
  • Writes and communicates exceptionally well.
  • Can move comfortably between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • Builds strong relationships across Sales, Product Development, Operations, and executive leadership.

Benefits

  • Full medical and dental coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and discretionary company contribution
  • 100% immediate vesting
  • Vacation
  • 11 paid holidays per year
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SCONZA CANDY CO

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Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Oakdale, California, Sconza Candy Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned confectionery manufacturer specializing in premium chocolate-covered nuts, fruits, espresso beans, and panned confections.For more than 87 years, Sconza has combined traditional confectionery craftsmanship with modern innovation to create products that delight consumers and help our partners grow.Today, we serve customers through three primary channels:• Premium products sold across major retailers and specialty channels• Private label development for retailers and brands seeking high-quality confectionery solutions• Contract manufacturing partnerships for companies looking to scale production with a trusted manufacturing partnerOur capabilities include product development, sourcing, chocolate panning, packaging, and large-scale production — supported by a robust supply chain and decades of operational expertise.At Sconza, we work closely with our partners to bring new confectionery ideas to life and deliver products that stand out on shelves and create memorable moments for consumers.From nostalgic classics to modern flavor innovations, we continue our mission of delivering Bites of JoyTM to customers across the country and around the world.

Founded in 1939
Oakdale, California, USA
135 employees (7 in marketing)
0% recommend to a friend
0% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$170K/yr – $195K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.1K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~135
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Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy

SCONZA CANDY CO · Oakdale, CA · On-site