Associate Director, Non-Commercial Marketing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the National Accounts Team in Away From Home, designing and implementing impactful marketing activations across all non-commercial segments.
• Develop and co-create strategic marketing activations to support core brands and innovation launches.
• Deliver go-to-market plans and strengthen key external partnerships to drive growth.
• Nurture and drive a culture of mentorship across the immediate and extended team, developing and motivating people at multiple leadership levels.
• Hire, train, and develop marketing teams and support cross-functional teams to build a multifaceted business.
• Lead cross-functional peers and teams to deliver strategic thought leadership and accelerate growth.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to create business opportunities and make strategic and tactical recommendations.
• Develop plans for execution and engagement with senior-level customer contacts, focusing on foodservice details.
• Define the future and break down barriers through strategic insights, data capabilities, and innovative thinking.
• Represent Kraft Heinz at key industry and customer events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; an MBA with a marketing focus is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in multi-channel marketing, customer marketing, product management, or brand management, with foodservice experience a plus.
• Proven leadership experience with direct reports, inspiring and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience developing external relationships with senior executives and influencing decision-making.
• Experience managing strategic initiatives with P&L responsibility.
• Strong ability to persuade and influence across organizations with credibility.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, capable of driving impactful results and championing innovative marketing solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business, customer, and consumer needs.
• Proactive problem solver with strategic thinking for complex challenges.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and perform trend analysis.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, CRM platforms, AI, and marketing automation systems is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% for business purposes.

Nice to Have

• Experience with digital marketing tools, CRM platforms, AI, and marketing automation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• MBA with a marketing focus is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in marketing or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• Coverage for employees and dependents through healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives.
• Financial benefits such as 401k, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability coverage.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and participation in wellbeing programs.