Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces
Director of Brand Management
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
Overview
Director of Brand Management at Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces. Lead portfolio development and drive sustainable growth across the Kinder’s portfolio. Partner with the EVP of Growth and cross-functional teams to build a scalable product engine delivering exciting, delicious, and effortless solutions for consumers across all touchpoints with the brand. What You’ll Be Doing
Business Planning and Strategy: Identify untapped consumer opportunities using research and performance data to uncover growth areas; develop short and long-term business plans with objectives, strategies, and performance metrics; act as internal expert on portfolio performance, trends, insights, and consumer behavior; optimize go-to-market strategy across assortment, pricing, and promotions. Product and Portfolio Management: Understand the product portfolio in context of consumer, category, customers, and company; build and direct the product roadmap (line extensions, new flavors, packs, packaging changes); manage portfolio P&L and drive top-line and bottom-line growth; provide ongoing business analysis and deliver monthly/quarterly reviews. Marketing Planning: Assess demand investment mix; guide brand marketing efforts (creative, content, digital, field experiences) from agency briefs through execution and KPI measurement; collaborate with Sales on demand-generating strategies. Cross-Functional Partnership: Align with senior management and functional leads; communicate portfolio performance and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders. What You Bring To The Table
Education / Experience
Bachelor\'s Degree required; MBA preferred. 10+ years in consumer brand management or product management; food/product innovation experience is a plus. Proven strategic thinker with portfolio management experience; ability to lead cross-functional teams; strong analytical and quantitative skills; knowledge of syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana, Numerator). Strong prioritization and organization skills; understanding of the product development process from ideation to commercialization to in-market activation. Personal Characteristics
Business builder who owns and drives results; growth mindset and willingness to learn and teach. Thrives in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with proven cross-functional leadership and communication. Self-starter who initiates and speaks their mind; able to work in a fast-moving team and balance leadership with collaboration. Things About The Way We Work
No two days are the same; we value fast, good decisions in the face of ambiguity. We take smart risks and invest in skill growth while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. Aim to be exceptional and work hard to achieve it. Location & Travel
The position will be based out of our 40,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek, CA. We have a hybrid structure with 4 in-office days per week and 1 flexible day for in-office or remote work, depending on what makes sense for the role. The expected starting salary range is $190,000 - $215,000 per year. We may pay more or less based on location, education, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing and Sales Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Equal Opportunity Employer: Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Director of Brand Management at Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces. Lead portfolio development and drive sustainable growth across the Kinder’s portfolio. Partner with the EVP of Growth and cross-functional teams to build a scalable product engine delivering exciting, delicious, and effortless solutions for consumers across all touchpoints with the brand. What You’ll Be Doing
Business Planning and Strategy: Identify untapped consumer opportunities using research and performance data to uncover growth areas; develop short and long-term business plans with objectives, strategies, and performance metrics; act as internal expert on portfolio performance, trends, insights, and consumer behavior; optimize go-to-market strategy across assortment, pricing, and promotions. Product and Portfolio Management: Understand the product portfolio in context of consumer, category, customers, and company; build and direct the product roadmap (line extensions, new flavors, packs, packaging changes); manage portfolio P&L and drive top-line and bottom-line growth; provide ongoing business analysis and deliver monthly/quarterly reviews. Marketing Planning: Assess demand investment mix; guide brand marketing efforts (creative, content, digital, field experiences) from agency briefs through execution and KPI measurement; collaborate with Sales on demand-generating strategies. Cross-Functional Partnership: Align with senior management and functional leads; communicate portfolio performance and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders. What You Bring To The Table
Education / Experience
Bachelor\'s Degree required; MBA preferred. 10+ years in consumer brand management or product management; food/product innovation experience is a plus. Proven strategic thinker with portfolio management experience; ability to lead cross-functional teams; strong analytical and quantitative skills; knowledge of syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana, Numerator). Strong prioritization and organization skills; understanding of the product development process from ideation to commercialization to in-market activation. Personal Characteristics
Business builder who owns and drives results; growth mindset and willingness to learn and teach. Thrives in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with proven cross-functional leadership and communication. Self-starter who initiates and speaks their mind; able to work in a fast-moving team and balance leadership with collaboration. Things About The Way We Work
No two days are the same; we value fast, good decisions in the face of ambiguity. We take smart risks and invest in skill growth while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. Aim to be exceptional and work hard to achieve it. Location & Travel
The position will be based out of our 40,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek, CA. We have a hybrid structure with 4 in-office days per week and 1 flexible day for in-office or remote work, depending on what makes sense for the role. The expected starting salary range is $190,000 - $215,000 per year. We may pay more or less based on location, education, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing and Sales Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Equal Opportunity Employer: Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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