Group Strategy Director
Group Strategy Director
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$ 137400 - 171700
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Job Description
Job Description
TheGroup Strategy Directoris a leadership role within The Kitchen Kraft Heinzs integrated creative function uniquely embedded into the Kraft Heinz business responsible for driving strategic excellence across a designated business unit comprising 48 consumerfacing brands. This individual will serve as a strategic consult for their business unit connecting brand objectives to actionable insights and creative direction for The Kitchen. Reporting to the Head of Strategy in The Kitchen the Group Strategy Director will lead a team of strategists collaborate with creative and communication leads and act as a strategic partner to senior marketing leadership within their business unit.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the strategic planning process for your assigned brands in The Kitchen identifying opportunities for growth innovation and market differentiation.
- Learn these brands inside and out. Provide thought leadership to helpelevate brand positioning messaging and consumer engagement strategies.
- Help develop and maintain the longterm creative strategic vision for the business unit ensuring alignment with overarching company objectives.
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Act as the primary strategic partner for Brand Communication and General Manager counterparts ensuring alignment across creative as well as owned earned and paid media channels.
- Embed into the business standing meetings and routines to ensure 360 understanding of the business.
- Collaborate closely with creative insights and analytics teams to translate data into actionable strategies.
- Serve as the voice of creative strategy in seniorlevel business unit meetings representing The Kitchen with professionalism and expertise.
Team Management
- Manage and mentor a team of Pod Strategists and Social Managers within The Kitchen contributing to a culture of collaboration creativity and high performance.
- Ensure integration and understanding of strategic insights into creative briefs and campaign planning across Kitchen work.
- Drive accountability by setting clear goals performance metrics and professional development plans for Kitchen team members.
Consumer Insights & Market Trends
- Stay ahead of market trends cultural shifts and consumer behavior to proactively inform brand strategies.
- Partner with Consumer Insights specialists to leverage research and analytics in building datadriven strategies.
- Identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities for the business units portfolio of brands.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure all Kitchen strategic deliverables are completed on time within scope and of the highest quality.
- Proactively address challenges bottlenecks and resource needs across the business unit.
- Contribute to the broader strategic vision of The Kitchen as part of itsleadership team.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- 10 years of experiencein brand strategy creative strategy or marketing roles preferably within a Fortune 500 CPG company or toptier creative agency
- Proven track record ofleading strategy for multiple brandsor a portfolio of products demonstrating success in driving business growth and brand differentiation
- Experience in leveragingdatadriven insights market trends and consumer behavior to inform longterm brand strategies
- Demonstrated expertise in building and implementingintegrated strategies across owned earned and paid media channels
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137400.00 $171700.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region jobrelated knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
