Senior Brand Manager

Sr Brand ManagerA Sr Brand Manager (SrBM) shapes brand strategies and leads execution of brand plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve annual operating plan targets for assigned segments. The SrBM is responsible for growing base businesses, launching and scaling new items, anticipating and responding to business/brand health dynamics, championing brand/commercial/supply/financial solutions, and leading teams towards flawless execution. Innovation vs base business development responsibilities vary by role. Direct report responsibility varies. A SrBM is an experienced brand marketing professional with responsibility for 2-4 business segments within the HFB portfolio.ResponsibilitiesLeads development of brand and segment strategies that achieve long and short-term net sales and EBITDA targets.Leads execution of tactical plans in partnership with cross-functional teams (sales, commercial, insights, RGM, integrated marketing, shopper marketing, R&D, and operations).Launches and scales line extensions and innovation, working in close partnership with insights, sales, finance, R&D, and operationsMonitors segment and portfolio P&Ls and leads projects to optimize profit delivery in partnership with operations, sales and finance.Monitors and synthesizes data into actionable insights that shape brand strategies, drive demand plans, and strengthen activation. Works with Category Management, Insights, and Data Analytics teams to craft cohesive internally- and externally-facing stories.Leads execution of innovation, PPA, line-extension, network optimization, and COG optimization initiatives. Helps prioritize resources within the broader business context.Leads execution of packaging and integrated marketing efforts; approves tactical execution.Manages brand/segment budget: issues POs, tracks invoices, reports over/underspends. Helps optimize resource utilization across the marketing function.Demonstrates corporate values and supports culture optimization initiatives.QualificationsDemonstrated experience managing brands/product segments in one or more portfolio rolesDemonstrated success building brands via base and innovation leversStrong financial acumenConsumer centricity and solid understanding of marketing fundamentalsStrong experience leading cross-functional teamsDemonstrated initiative and leadershipGrowth mindset, coachabilityStrong communication skillsStrong presentation skillsEducation/ExperienceBachelor's degree or equivalent experience>5 years progressive brand management experience, including base business and innovation pipeline managementPrior food and beverage marketing experiencePreferred QualificationsMBA or equivalent experiencePrior experience working within board/PE-led companiesPrior experience building mission-centric brands and/or natural products