Brand Manager

About the Role
As a Senior Brand Manager, you will help shape the future of the business by setting clear brand strategy and translating it into commercial impact. You will lead development of short‑and long‑term plans, guide portfolio and innovation priorities, and establish standards that enable consistent execution across markets.

In this role, you will work closely with cross‑functional partners—such as Insights, Innovation, Finance, Sales, and Operations—to drive growth, strengthen brand equity, and deliver results at scale. This position is well suited for a strategic, consumer‑focused leader who can simplify complexity, influence across a matrixed organization, and drive action amid ambiguity.

What You’ll Do

Lead development of brand ambition and short‑and long‑term brand strategies to drive sustainable growth

Define strategic frameworks that guide where‑to‑play choices, portfolio priorities, and expansion opportunities

Shape innovation and renovation strategies in partnership with Insights and Innovation teams to fuel future growth

Leverage consumer, category, and business data to identify performance drivers and inform strategic decisions

Partner with cross‑functional and regional teams to scale strategies into actionable plans and execution

Establish and maintain brand guidelines and standards to ensure consistency and quality across touchpoints

Identify and develop strategic partnerships or initiatives that deliver incremental brand and business value

Share best practices, strategic guidance, and learnings across teams to build capability and alignment

What We’re Looking For

8+ years of experience in brand management or marketing, preferably within CPG or related industries

Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into clear, actionable plans

Proven experience building and growing brands with strong positioning, purpose, and performance

Demonstrated leadership and influence across complex, matrixed organizations

Experience guiding innovation, renovation, and portfolio strategy across multiple initiatives

Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with P&L drivers

Comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving clarity, alignment, and results

Collaborative, curious, and results‑oriented self‑starter with strong communication skills

Compensation
Base Salary: $141,500.00 - $176,900.00

Bonus: Eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Benefits

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 – 401(k), Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center

Equal Opportunity Employer
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups, Women, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants who require accommodation during the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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