Sr Director Marketing USCanada Global Dairy Category Lead
Sr Director Marketing USCanada Global Dairy Category Lead
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$ 212000 - 282666
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Job Description
The Sr. Director Marketing US/Canada & Global Dairy Category Lead leads the marketing for a region as well as a global category. In their global category role they develop the marketing strategy for the category and drive the with the regional category leads to deliver the growth ambition. As the marketing lead for the region they are focused on translating global category strategies into an plan which is followed by the G2M team to deliver the category growth and business segment ambition. They provide the plan needed to guide any specific regional insights marcoms & digital marketing activity and effectively sell the portfolio of category products and close more deals. They also champion the adoption of new differentiated marketing capabilities within the regional business.
Regional Marketing Leadership:
Shapes global category strategies through the articulation of regional growth opportunities
Derives the regional Marketing & G2M plan from the global category strategies
Uncovers new growth pockets for the business; Works with the Global Market Data Analytics team to size and with the Global Category Leads to prioritize the opportunity
Facilitates / runs the annual regional customer segmentation process to bring objectivity to customer allocation
Ensures flawless of global & regional launches
Ensures Insights Marketing communication & digital COE plans are aligned to the business priorities and brand and position Ingredion well externally
Drives the adoption of new differentiated marketing capabilities within the business
Manages the Marketing budget and maximizes the return on investment
Member of the Global Marketing team and member of the business commercial leadership team
Insights marcoms & digital (dotted reporting line to this role)
Global Category Leadership:
Category Strategy: Develop the global category strategy 5 yr horizon) to deliver the segment priorities. Work with the global application team to define the technical roadmap to deliver the category strategy.
Strategy : Work with the regional / country category marketers on the development & of a 018 month implementation plan; Oversee tracking of progress and corrective actions. Coordinate effective resources to support the of the strategy in the region.
Category Business Reporting: Ensure results reported consistently across the business using the ARA classification. Guide the development of the budget & strategic plan.
Category & Brand Appraisals: Regularly assesses subcategory performance at a customer brand level for texture & healthfulness vs. likely consumer expectation. Identify gaps that would revolutionize subcategory / brand appeal
Market Intelligence: Market & competitor intelligence for the category providing updates to customers & Ingredion; Leverage inputs to shape strategy & plans.
Customer Engagements & Opportunity Conversion: Participate in customer meetings to build market knowledge inform solution development / proposal and help convert sales opportunities. Act as the Marketing lead for major global category customers and shapes account plans.
Innovation & NPLs: Regularly gathers unmet customer needs and develop NPD briefs for the global R&D team to fuel the innovation pipeline; Business case development for new projects and acts as PBO moving projects through ACE process; Launch new products partnering with Sales/TS to commercialize.
Portfolio Management: Define the product portfolio for the category
Value Propositions & Value Pricing: Build the value propositions for new products along with the story and messaging of our product offering to make buying easy for customers
G2M Enablement: Work with G2M enablement team to develop global sales enablement tools. Train G2M team on global product portfolio and category trends / insights
Prospecting: Support sales prospecting process through the development of target customer lists; Tracks progress on engaging with must win customers
Pipeline Development: Partner with Sales / TS to drive opportunity pipeline growth for the category
Marketing Communications & Demand Generation: Wor with the global brand & marcoms team to shape the external communications program providing category and product portfolio specific knowledge and thought leadership content. Works with the digital team to deploy demand generation campaigns to drive growth focusing on win big categories and must win customers
Category SME: Represent Ingredion as a category subject matter expert externally; Ensures all relevant marketing collateral is up to date for the category
Qualified candidate will have:
Degree qualified preferably MBA or Masters degree in Engineering Food Science or Marketing
Minimum 15 years previous experience in Marketing with strong knowledge of the category
Experience within the ingredients industry in a Sales Marketing or Technical position
Ability to thrive in a highperformance environment
Strong project management skills
Strong presentation skills
Flexible responsive and works well on own initiative.
Fluent in English
Required behaviors and skills:
Have strong skills in marketing an interest in keeping up to date with the latest developments and a passion for the segment
Excellent team player and collaborator while operating independently on initiatives
Establishes high performance goals and standards
Able to both drive and support major programs
Able to withstand pressure during high stress projects
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communicator
Shares knowledge and expertise to progress both country / regional as well as wider business goals
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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Relocation Available:
Yes Within CountryPay Range:
$212000.00$282666.67 AnnualThis pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a rolespecific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Fulltime roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
