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.Weârea 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, andnumerousother grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
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No matter the brand,weâreunited under one vision:âŻTo sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ 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 everyfacetof our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day,weâretransforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion â and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen âthereâsonly one thing to do: join our table andletâsmake life delicious!
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Position Summary:
Oscar Mayer is one of Americaâs most recognizable brandsâ143 years strong, in more than half of U.S. households, and driving $2.7B+ in retail sales.
TheDirector,MarketingâOscar MayerBreakfast and Dinner Meats isresponsible for:
Owning and managingthe Breakfast (Bacon and Convenient Breakfast) and Dinner (Hot Dogs)portfolioof productswithin the Oscar Mayer brand
Accountability for delivering volume,profitand share
Sets multi-year direction and annual plan
Leads cross-functional execution end to end
Developsa team that delivers through both direct and indirect leadership. Direct organization includes 2 direct reports and a team of 5.Leads cross-functional team of 30+
This position is best suited for someonewhohas excellent command of business fundamentalsand has strong leadership, communication, and story-telling skills.
Key Components of the Role:
Own portfolio performance end-to-end, including business results (volume, profit, share) and the strategic choicesrequiredto deliver them
Set a clear multi-year portfolio strategy and translate it into annual brand and operating plans, including integrated category/brand narratives and resource allocation (A&C budget)
Ensure strong commercial discipline across the team (consumption analysis, pricing, demand forecasting, P&L fluency), raising the bar on decision quality and analytics rigor
Drive portfolio commercialization across innovation, renovation, quality improvements, and cost reductionsâensuring clear owners, timelines, and delivery against objectives
Partner closely with the Oscar Mayer Communications team to shape and execute marketing activations (above-the-line and omni-channel) that support brand and portfolio objectives
Lead, coach, and develop a management teamâbuilding manager capability, clarifying expectations, and creating a culture of ownership and accountability
Operate with high autonomy in ambiguous situations, proactivelyanticipatingrisks and unblocking delivery across stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated ability to define and execute a multi-year growth agenda for a brand or portfolio, translating strategy into clear priorities and actions
Strong business acumen, includingexpertiseinpricing,demand forecasting, consumption analysis (POS and panel), and P&L ownership/fluency
Track recordof delivering demand-driving results across the marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion) and coaching others to do the same
Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder influence, with the ability to drive alignment and decisions amid competing priorities
Experience leadingcommunications,innovationand insights initiatives
People leadership experience that includes managing managers, building team capability, and strengthening culture and accountability
Executive-level communication and storytelling skillsâable to simplify the complex and mobilize teams around a clear direction
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinzâ strategy and values.
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