Director, Strategic Events
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Lead Mondelez Commercial Key Events Agenda delivering against the aligned vision of Snacking Made leader willultimately beresponsibleto driveflawless execution of defined strategic events across the Mondelēz Commercial Organization.
You will leadthe planning execution and strategy of high-impact events to support business goals such as marketing branding or revenue growth. They oversee end-to-endlogistics manage budgets and vendor relationships lead event teams and analyze ROI tooptimizefuture events. This role requires senior leadership collaboration and a focus on attendee experience.
Keyresponsibilities:
- Strategic Planning:Develops comprehensive company-wide event strategies aligned with corporate goals branding and long-termobjectives.
- Leadership & Management:Leads andmentorsevent planning teams managing staffing needs and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Budgeting & ROI:Owns annual budgeting ensures fiscal responsibility negotiates contracts and maximizes ROI through detailed financial reporting and analysis.
- Event Execution & Logistics:Oversees complex high-profile events from conception to on-site production including venue selection vendor management andlogistics.
- Stakeholder Engagement:Works with senior leadership marketing and sales teams to align event goals with business revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Performance Metrics:Evaluates post-event data to assess success and improve future performance.
Behaviors required:
- Being a motivated self-starterand ability to navigate challenges and manage ambiguity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; knows how to get things done both through formal and informal channels
- Establishes partnerships with key internal support functionsagenciesand external stakeholders
- The ability to multitask efficiently attention to detail andleverage technology
- Creative thinking and problem solving
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Education / Certifications:
- Bachelors degree required
Job specific requirements:
- Minimum 5-7years of experience within Brand Sales Industry or Shopper Marketingwith prior trade show management experience
- 3 years in a people leadership role
- Leading CPG company experience ideally in food industry
- Agency interface experience preferred
- Experience interfacing with Commercial functions Industry and Customers
Travel requirements: Up to 50% travel required (trade shows NSM HQ offices industry events etc.)
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $142700 to $235455; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program. In addition Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance wellness and family support programs life and disability insurance retirement savings plans paid leave programs education related programs paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack at the right moment made the right way. We have corporate offices sales manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies Ritz Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Job Type
RegularCategory Planning & ActivationSalesRequired Experience:
Director
About Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. ... View more