Bimbo Bakeries USA

Director of Marketing

Bimbo Bakeries USA$151K — $211K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in related fields such as CPG, Baking, or Brand Management.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required.
  • Proven project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Technical experience in baking is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute brand planning and marketing strategies.
  • Analyze data to generate insights for 3-5 year vision and strategy.
  • Advance new items from conception to commercialization, tracking in-market performance.
  • Evaluate global products for U.S. market potential, including imports from Mexico.
  • Lead collaboration with business units to deliver comprehensive business models and analyses.
  • Monitor industry trends for competitive improvements in packaging and health.
  • Guide the brand management team in strategic thinking and personal growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • 401k plan with company match.
  • Annual bonus eligibility.
Full Job Description
#LI-SO1 Salary Range: $151,300 - $211,800 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match Position Summary: The Director of Marketing will lead the marketing plan development and execution of BBU's Brand businesses. The candidate will create the strategies for the brands, position and market the brands, create an innovation pipeline for the brands, and manage key initiatives. The candidate must provide project management, strategic planning, and implementation support for these key initiatives including providing analytical support, consulting and cross-functional implementation leadership. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the timely and accurate completion of multiple projects/strategic initiatives occurring simultaneously. Strengths in product conceptualization, creative problem solving and strategic customer and operations collaboration are key as is the ability to leverage fiscal resources, personnel talents and technology to implement solutions. Key Job Responsibilities: - Develop and execute brand planning and marketing mix elements for the Brand. - Gather, analyze, and synthesize data in order to generate insights for the development of the vision and strategy for next 3-5 years. - Advance current new items/projects from current positions to commercialization. Track in-market programs of recent new item launches for all U.S. product segments. - Assess global new products and assess value / potential for U.S. expansion, including products made in Mexico for the Bimbo and Marinela brands. - Lead work streams and collaborates with Business Units and Group functions. Deliverables include business models, financial analysis, internal synthesis & communication documents, etc. - Proactively scan the marketplace and industry for areas of competitive improvement such as: packaging innovation, health trends and excellence in operational execution. - Lead brand management team through critical thinking, strategic decision making, and personal growth development. Leadership Competencies: - Situational Adaptability - Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different solutions. - Drives Engagement - Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their est to help the organization achieve its objectives. - Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. - Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Education and Work History: - Bachelor's Degree required. MBA Preferred. - Fluency in the Spanish language is required. - A minimum of 10+ years' experience in related field (CPG, Baking, Brand Management, Innovation, Food Manufacturing). - Experience managing multiple direct reports. - Project management skills. Ability to lead cross-functional partners. - Technical experience a plus (baking background). - Strong work ethic, flexibility and ability to multi-task required in fast-paced DSD fresh bakery category. - Candidate must have strong communication skills. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

About Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is the American corporate arm of the Mexican multinational bakery product manufacturing company Grupo Bimbo. It is the largest bakery company in the United States. The company, headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, owns many fresh bread and sweet baked goods brands in the United States, including Entenmann's, Sara Lee, and Thomas'. It is also a top advertising sponsor for many major soccer teams around the globe.
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