Brand Manager, Marketing - Mac And Cheese

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

• Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Brand Manager, Marketing - Mac and Cheese at a glance...

The Brand Manager, Marketing will help with driving demand for the Kraft Heinz, Mac and Cheese business, creating the long-term strategy, and developing and executing marketing plans. They define the businesses product mix, pricing, packaging, trade merchandising, advertising and promotion strategies and allocate the budget accordingly. They execute marketing initiatives in support of long-term strategies with support from the business unit team. Accountable for delivering the profit, volume and market share objectives. This position assists the business unit team on assigned business in all aspects of the P&L.

What's on the menu?

• Create consumer and customer demand for the assigned business and define the long-term strategy

• Execute marketing initiatives in support of long-term strategies through managing the cross-functional team

• Determine the appropriate product mix, pricing, packaging, trade merchandising, advertising and promotion strategies and allocate the budget accordingly

• Own the P&L for the respective business and accountability for delivering profit, volume, and market share objectives

• Manage cross-functional commercialization team to deliver innovation and renovation, including quality improvements, packaging updates, cost reductions and new item launches

• Lead negotiations on new product opportunities or developments within set time-scales and budgets

• Provide field sales tools, materials, and training on brand/product introductions or enhancements, as well as new marketing/sales campaigns, to achieve sales targets

• Oversee analysis and reporting of performance across various key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Coach, develop, and motivate junior team members to own specific processes, targets, and deliverables

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• 7+ years of experience (3+ years in marketing, product management, or brand management preferred)

• Prior experience managing a P&L preferred

• Ability to influence management, lead cross functional teams, handle simultaneous projects, and work through others

• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment

We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com.

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com .