Sr. Manager, Marketing, Emerging Categories & Channels, TH&S, USCAN

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$149K/yr – $199K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive cross-functional marketing for Ingredion’s Healthful Solutions and growth in Food Ingredient markets.

  • Lead channel strategy for Food Service and Distribution, and expansion of Private Label.
  • Must-have: Proven B2B Food Ingredient Marketing experience and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Standout: Autonomous cross-functional leader with global and local market insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Category Development: Develop and execute marketing strategies for emerging categories and channels.
  • Strategic Leadership & Category Development: Align growth plans with global and regional objectives.
  • Strategic Leadership & Category Development: Advise senior leadership and drive business growth through market analysis and innovation.
  • Strategic Leadership & Category Development: Guide budget planning and recommend profitability improvements.
  • Channel & Customer Engagement: Lead channel strategy for Food Service and Distribution.
  • Channel & Customer Engagement: Build plans to expand Private Label.
  • Channel & Customer Engagement: Support sales by identifying target customers and tracking key account engagement.
  • Channel & Customer Engagement: Participate in customer meetings to inform solutions and drive conversion.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with Sales, R&D, and Commercial teams to launch products and deliver channel solutions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Collaborate with internal stakeholders for cohesive go-to-market strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Represent marketing in strategic forums and cross-functional meetings.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Develop sales tools and train teams on portfolio and category trends.
  • Market Intelligence & Value Proposition: Analyze market and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
  • Market Intelligence & Value Proposition: Consolidate customer insights to guide innovation and business cases.
  • Market Intelligence & Value Proposition: Develop compelling value propositions for product launches.
  • Market Intelligence & Value Proposition: Maintain local market knowledge to support business development.
  • Healthful Solutions & Strategic Priorities: Lead marketing initiatives for Healthful Solutions, focusing on wellness and nutrition trends.
  • Healthful Solutions & Strategic Priorities: Execute solution-based marketing strategies and uphold Marketing Excellence standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Food Science/Technology, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • Proven experience in B2B Food Ingredient Marketing
  • Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Ability to operate autonomously and launch impactful projects
  • Expertise in strategic marketing planning, product launches, and value proposition development
  • Skilled storyteller, able to create insight-driven concepts and presentations
  • Strong business acumen for financial analysis and growth planning
  • Ability to translate strategy into actionable tactics
  • Experience developing sales tools and supporting tactics
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Strong project management and presentation skills
  • International work experience

Nice To Have

  • MBA preferred
  • International work experience

Benefits

  • Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
  • Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
  • Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
  • Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities.
  • Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
  • Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they’re hired
  • Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
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Ingredion Incorporated

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With 2023 annual net sales of nearly $8 billion, we turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. With Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers located worldwide and approximately 12,000 employees, we co-create with customers and fulfill our purpose of bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.Visit ingredion.com for more information and the latest company news.To learn more about our career opportunities, please visit www.ingredion.com/careers.

Founded in 1906
Westchester, Indiana, USA
8.3K employees (423 in marketing)