Brand Manager, Marketing - Portfolio Evolution

Kraft Heinz

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Senior

118k-148k

4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with over 150 years of history, more than 200 brands, and global sales of approximately $25 billion. The company produces and markets a wide range of products including condiments, sauces, cheese, dairy, meals, meats, beverages, and grocery items across over 40 countries. The role of the Brand Manager, Marketing - Portfolio Evolution, involves leading strategic initiatives to assess and evolve the company's product portfolio, focusing on ingredient innovation and commercialization, within a company culture that emphasizes ownership, meritocracy, collaboration, and bold thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the removal of FD&C colors across the desserts portfolio based on brand strategy.
Lead cross-functional teams to commercialize new or renovated products, including procurement, operations, R&D, project management, and consumer testing.
Monitor consumer sentiment related to ingredient changes and develop cohesive claims strategies.
Build holistic product propositions, including product and packaging changes, pricing strategies, and other portfolio enhancements.
Support ingredient strategy development for the US portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA with Strategy, Marketing, or General Management emphasis preferred.
5+ years of experience in marketing, product management, or brand management.
4+ years of commercialization experience.
Strong collaboration skills to lead complex cross-functional workstreams.
Resilience in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
Self-starter with the ability to operate independently.
Strategic, big-picture thinking with excellent execution skills.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving data-led decisions.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organization and project management skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with complex product commercialization processes.
Knowledge of P&L, capital processes, and pricing strategies.
Ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
MBA with emphasis on Strategy, Marketing, or General Management (preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of marketing or product management experience.
Minimum of 4 years of commercialization experience.

Benefits & Perks

Coverage for employees and dependents through healthcare, protection, and savings plans.
Wellbeing programs including physical, social, emotional, and financial resources.
Participation in events, resources, and learning opportunities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Performance-based bonus eligibility.
Flexible work arrangements and recognition programs.

Working at Kraft Heinz

Our culture emphasizes ownership, meritocracy, and collaboration. We encourage thinking differently, embracing new ideas, and dreaming big. Employees are empowered at every level to own their work, grow, and achieve while bringing their authentic selves to work. The environment fosters humility, outstanding performance, and collective progress supported by passionate teammates and a collaborative spirit.

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