Director, Marketing - Beverage Mixes

Job Title

The role will lead the North American beverage mixes portfolio strategy and execution, with responsibility for driving business and brand performance across market share, revenue, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a compelling business and brand strategy for the North American beverage mixes portfolio, with clear KPIs tied to market share, revenue, and profitability.
• Lead end-to-end portfolio management across renovation, innovation, brand positioning, pricing strategy, and in-market execution in the U.S. and in partnership with Canada.
• Champion cross-functional programs that drive operational efficiencies, unlock resources for brand investment, and create long-term value.
• Act as a visible and influential leader across internal partners, including Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, and Demand Planning, as well as external stakeholders such as agencies and retail partners, ensuring alignment and high-impact delivery.
• Leverage consumer insights, market analytics, and business performance data to inform strategy, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead both as a coach and contributor, shifting effectively between hands-on management of critical details and high-level strategic leadership.
• Build and inspire a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and consumer advocacy.
• Bring strong business leadership, including P&L management experience, brand strategy expertise, and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives, including capital expenditure projects.
• Communicate with clarity and influence across all levels of the organization, while leading with resilience, pragmatism, and comfort through ambiguity and change.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience (5 years in marketing, product management, or brand management preferred)
• Experience managing direct reports and setting strategic direction for a team
• Advanced experience in product management, brand management and managing a P&L
• Experience in cross-functional team management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and deliver within agreed upon time frames.
• Ability to effectively lead discussions and share vision with Executive level of KHC

Total Rewards

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 Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $190,300.00 - $237,900.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus, this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.