Associate Brand Director, Tasty Bite

Associate Brand Director, Tasty Bite Mars - 3.8 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $152,142 - $209,202 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Market research projects Master's degree in business administration Stakeholder engagement Strategic management Master's degree in business Market analysis Product marketing strategy Experience in startups Supply chain Master's degree 8 years Team development Demand forecasting Entrepreneurship Packaging Profit & Loss statement Data analytics Packaging design Brand awareness campaigns Financial management Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Demand planning Go-to-market strategy Master of Business Administration Profit and loss analysis Cross-functional team management Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration Senior leadership New product launch experience Stakeholder management Full Job Description Job Description: Title: Associate Brand Director- Tasty Bites Location: Chicago, IL Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits At Tasty Bite™, we're on a mission to democratize Indian cuisine—bringing bold flavor, rich culture, and crave-worthy convenience to households across the U.S. For more than 25 years, we've built a following with our award-winning, ready-to-eat meals. Now, we're writing our next chapter: fueling growth with disruptive innovation, deeper retail partnerships, and a brand that truly stands for something. We're backed by the scale and capabilities of Mars, but we operate like an insurgent brand—scrappy, fast-moving, and unafraid to challenge convention. If you love Indian food, believe in the power of purpose-driven brands, and thrive on taking ideas from insight to shelf... let's talk. We're looking for an Associate Brand Director to lead the charge in building the next generation of growth for Tasty Bite across the US & Canada. This is a role for someone who's excited by both strategy and execution. You'll develop the strategic cell value creation strategy and go to market plans, own marketing plan development and implementation, partner on the innovation masterplan, and deliver value creation plans. This role reports to the Vice President of Marketing. It requires very senior stakeholder management including the North America Food Management Team as well as Global President and Global Chief Marketing Officer. It has 1 direct report and 1 dotted line report, responsibility for US & Canadian business, and a dotted line cross functional team. The role works cross-functionally in a matrix environment across all functions - R D, Sales, Supply, Finance, etc. What are we looking for? Undergrad degree; MBA preferred Minimum of 8+ years of marketing and brand management experience with successful food brands Ability to operate successfully in a “start-up” environment; ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial / founder's mindset and experience working on insurgent brands What will be your key responsibilities: Be an enterprise business leader of the brand: Own and manage the P&L, including topline and bottom line, collaborate with full enterprise (Supply, Commercial, Demand Planning, Sales) on the Tasty Bite demand forecast and identify corrective actions as needed. Partner with sales to drive Tasty Bite category story, sell-in TB value creation and role model best in class One Demand Partnership Lead the Tasty Bite 3-year value creation plan and annual operating plans process. Design and implement long-term and annual Marketing Plans to deliver the growth and earnings expectations. · Liaise across the global marketing team to design and implement brand marketing strategies aligned with our Brand Essence and Guidelines. · Use market research and business analytics to enhance brand awareness, household penetration, consumer offtake. · Deliver robust innovation 3 year pipeline while championing a Test, Build, Scale innovation model for the organization · Lead new product launches through collaboration with R D, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales. · Lead packaging development projects on core + Innovation · Provide strategic direction on media and content briefing, eCommerce and Digital first growth plans · Serve as a brand steward to ensure the marketing strategy and positioning is accurately represented in all marketing activities and materials. · Develop and engage 1 direct report across key Marketing and Leadership competencies Lead and build a high performing Tasty Bite cross-functional team · Ensure a culture of trust, open communication and sustained performance . What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. #LI- RW1 #LI-Hybrid The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 152,142.00 - USD 209,202.00