Marketing Director

Nestlé

Walnut Creek, CA

Full Time

Director

185k-225k

24 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Marketing Director at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, part of Froneri, a leading global ice cream company known for iconic brands like Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, and OREO®. The role involves leading brand strategy, innovation, and marketing efforts to drive growth, market share, and consumer engagement. The company values a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture that emphasizes ownership, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Located in Walnut Creek, CA, with a focus on empowering teams and making a real impact in the ice cream industry.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end brand strategy to drive awareness, engagement, and sales growth.
Inspire and mentor a high-performing marketing team.
Oversee brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity for consistent market impact.
Drive innovation and new product development aligned with brand strategy.
Lead digital and traditional marketing efforts: social, paid media, SEO, influencer partnerships.
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, and Operations to align marketing with business goals.
Analyze campaign performance, consumer insights, and market trends to refine strategies.
Champion creative collaborations and campaigns that elevate brand love and customer loyalty.

Requirements

8+ years in marketing with at least 3+ years in leadership roles.
Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or lifestyle brands preferred.
Proven track record of delivering high-impact, integrated marketing campaigns.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Creative and analytical mindset—able to merge strategy with flawless execution.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Passion for food, community, and creating memorable brand experiences.

Nice to Have

An ice cream enthusiast (bonus).

Qualifications

Management experience and team development skills.

Benefits & Perks

All the ice cream you can eat.
Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, 10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays.
A collaborative, fun, and purpose-driven work environment.
A culture that blends 100 years of stability with the energy of a startup.
Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Working at Nestlé

DGIC fosters an entrepreneurial culture that moves fast, values fresh thinking, and rewards results. The company emphasizes ownership, transparency, integrity, innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and shared goals. It combines a long-standing tradition of stability with a dynamic, startup-like energy, encouraging employees to make bold decisions and see the real-time impact of their ideas.

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