Bimbo Bakeries USA

Senior Director Marketing

Bimbo Bakeries USA$176K — $246K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in CPG, FMCG, Baking, Brand Management, Innovation, or Food Manufacturing
  • Experience managing direct reports and cross-functional teams
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Technical background in R&D or product development is a plus
  • Proficient communication skills across various organizational levels
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute brand marketing and planning strategies
  • Analyze market trends for competitive opportunities and operational excellence
  • Synthesize market data to inform strategic brand vision
  • Evaluate global product initiatives for potential U.S. market launch
  • Create and maintain a comprehensive innovation pipeline for products and packaging
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration for business models and financial analyses
  • Champion personal development and critical thinking within the brand management team

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • 401k with company match
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Salary Range: $176,300 - $ 246,800

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Marketing will lead the marketing plan development and execution of BBU's Brand's business. The candidate will create the strategies for the Brand, position and market the brand, create an innovation pipeline for the brand, and manage key initiatives.

The candidate must socialize brand strategies throughout the commercial organization, including our Field and Customer Sales teams and our supporting organizations, including Revenue Growth Management, DSD Excellence, and Shopper Marketing. The candidate will work collaboratively with these groups to ensure the most impactful commercial business plans for the brand's business.

The candidate must work collaboratively with our Operational Groups, including Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure the execution of strategies and initiatives important to the Entenmann's business.

The candidate will collaborate with R&D, Technical Services, our plants and co-packing partners, to refine existing product offers and develop new products for launch in the market.

The candidate will own the P&L for the Brand's business and will create business plans in conjunction with our Finance teams. That plan will be reviewed, analyzed, and refined on an on-going basis, in conjunction with those Finance teams.

The candidate must provide project management, strategic planning, and implementation support for key initiatives. This includes ensuring the timely and accurate completion of multiple projects/strategic initiatives occurring simultaneously. Strengths in product conceptualization, creative problem solving and personnel talents and technology to implement solutions.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute brand planning and marketing mix elements for the Brand.
  • Proactively scan the marketplace and industry for areas of competitive improvement such as: packaging innovation, health trends and excellence in operational execution.
  • Gather, analyze, and synthesize market insights and data to develop and refine a strategic vision for the brand.
  • Assess global new products and assess value / potential for U.S. expansion, including products made throughout the Grupo Bimbo organization.
  • Own, create, and advance an innovation pipeline, encompassing products, packaging, and positioning. Lead commercialization efforts. Track in-market programs of recent new item launches. Manage and maintain end-of-life cadence for items within the portfolio.
  • Lead work streams and collaborates with Business Units and Group functions. Deliverables include business models, financial analysis, internal synthesis & communication documents, etc.
  • Lead brand management team through critical thinking, strategic decision making, and personal growth development.


Key Behavioral Competencies:
  • Enterprise Strategy Leadership: Defines and drives long-term portfolio and brand strategy, shaping business direction and influencing enterprise priorities
  • Executive Influence: Shapes decisions at the highest levels through compelling storytelling, strategic clarity, and strong business cases
  • Organizational Leadership & Talent Development: Builds, leads, and evolves high-performing, diverse teams; develops future leaders and drives a strong performance culture
  • Collaboration & Partnership: Builds deep, trust-based relationships across commercial, operational, and global partners to deliver results


Key Leadership Competencies:
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different situations.
  • Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best 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.
  • A minimum of 10 years' experience in related field (CPG, FMCG, Baking, Brand Management, Innovation, Food Manufacturing) or 15 years of combined experience between a related field and relevant education.
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports.
  • Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams to results. Experience in a matrix corporate environment a plus.
  • Project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, adjust priorities as needed, and meet deadlines.
  • Technical experience a plus (e.g. R&D and/or product development).
  • Strong work ethic, flexibility and ability to multi-task required in fast-paced DSD fresh bakery category.
  • Ability to influence across the organization at multiple levels.
  • Excellent written, oral, and formal communication skills.

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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