Join our amazing family of professionals at Sigma! We believe in truly taking care of our associates to ensure they feel empowered to be their best selves at work. You are not just applying for a job, this is the start of a new career with a fast-growing, innovative global food organization. Ready for your next opportunity? Come join our table!LOCATIONPosition is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The role is required to work a hybrid schedule - onsite 2 times per week.POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for developing and executing the brand strategy aligned with customer and market needs to deliver profitable growth and increase market share of assigned multi-country, multi-brand and multiplatform brand(s). Lead feasibility process for new products. Certain areas will also have licensing responsibility.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSDevelop and implement overall marketing vision and strategy for assigned area(s)/brand(s) to meet and exceed company objectives; manage Brand(s), Product Line(s) and Product P&L(s).Define Brand positioning & product lines based on market preferences; ensure information is kept up to date as market and consumers evolve.Define consumer’s segment, by having a deep understanding of consumer attitudes and lifestyles, including but not limited to, providing relevant Inputs for consumer and product Insights, problem to be solved, processes and best Marketing practices; ensure information is kept up to date as market and consumers evolve.Develop the annual Brand Plan(s) using qualitative and quantitative data; develop strategies, define goals and tactical actions.Execute marketing plan(s) and ensure consistent brand image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, events, etc.Develop advertising campaigns, ensuring traditional and digital advertising/communication aligns with strategy.Manage the strategic relationship with Advertising agencies, including selection and negotiation of contracts; ensure vendors meet service level agreements.Develop, prioritize and track brand(s) performance metrics; recommend and implement targeted enhancements, including but not limited to Market Share, Brand equity, brand awareness, advertising impact and purchase funnel with Brand Loyalty.Lead Product Development after the design thinking process; ensuring production and business feasibility e.g. production capacity, margin, and product performance and ensure the development of the Ready to Market product deck.Ensure market trends, market dynamics, competitive set and product elasticity behavior is analyzed; ensure pricing strategy meets margin objectives.Provide leadership of team, talent attraction and retention, performance management; implement succession planning, development and promotion plans.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field or equivalent experience.Eight (8) years of progressive brand management experience.Four (4) years of progressive consumer-packaged goods experience.Four (4) years of management/supervisory experience.License/CertificationsN/APreferred QualificationsBilingual fluency in English and Spanish reading, writing & speaking.Master's Degree in Business Administration.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA’s)Ability to lead business planning process with knowledge of P&L dynamics; proven project management skills.Proven experience with consumer insight development.Ability to identify complex problems, review information to collaborate and develop options then implement solutions.Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing.Ability to build professional relationships with cross-functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment.Proven negotiation skills with the ability to produce quality vendor services.Proficient with Microsoft Office, including skills with Outlook, Word and PowerPoint with advanced Excel skills.Proven project management skills.Demonstrated business acumen with knowledge and understanding of business issues, priorities, goals, and strategy.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONSAbility to travel up to 25% of the time.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSUsual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, standing and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
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