Job Location: Chicago

Chicago HQ (hybrid)

Want to make an impact?

The Sr. Manager, International Marketing for Jelly Belly will have the opportunity to substantially influence Ferrara’s growth trajectory and elevation as a global leader.
Reporting to the Head of International Marketing, the Sr. Manager, International Marketing will be charged with liaising with Global and Local teams to develop best-in-class marketing plans and processes.
The role is based in Chicago, Illinois and will require 25-30% travel.

Ways you will make a difference

• Leads Jelly Belly portfolio development and management in-line with 5-year strategic plans across six primary and 12 secondary markets, including motivating cross-functional teams to deliver launches on time
• Integrate Jelly Belly processes, people, strategies, and objectives to leverage strengths from both companies, creating a unified approach to growing sugar candy globally
• In partnership with cross-functional partners, drive-end-to-end optimization of value chain to optimize P&L and drive a profitable portfolio
• Translate brand growth objectives into an annual plan to drive the right objectives globally
• In partnership with local markets and relevant cross functional teams, build & deliver the annual marketing plans inclusive of a prioritized mix of marketing activities & investment levels supporting brand launches and continued growth
• Lead international agency relationships and ecosystem, leveraging the scale of Ferrara to disrupt the confection category globally
• Drive projects forward with a culture of collaboration, with multiple stakeholders including local markets and counterparts in manufacturing, operations, finance, R&D, commercialization and supply
• Liaise with brand counterparts to drive global brand platforms, executing global brands with consistency and excellence
• In partnership with Insights team, lead consumer research across current and emerging markets
• Support the on-going management, continued evolution, and application of the international growth strategy, providing respective inputs into key senior level decision forums
• Preparation for relevant senior leadership share outs
• Lead a team of three marketers

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong leadership: ability to inspire, motivate, and guide resources to a common goal and vision
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: empathy, integrity, enthusiasm, collaborative, driving consensus
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong listening skills and ability to work with senior leaders - inside and outside of the organization - to understand their goals and objectives
• Strategic thinking: able to “see around corners”, synthesize insights from disparate data sources, and form convicted, high-accountability recommendations
• Desire to be a supportive and proactive business partner across the organization

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelors degree, MBA preferred
• 10+ years experience in brand marketing or applicable consulting roles
• 5+ years of people management experience
• CPG industry expertise required with a preference in FMCG
• Experience working on international, multicultural projects
• Bilingual a plus

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Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara- .

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