Director Brand Management

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  

The Brand Director, BSN is responsible for leading brand strategy  and total brand P&L in order to meet short and long term brand and financial commitments.  This role will set the brand’s long term strategic roadmap and lead a team of direct reports and cross-functional partners to bring to life brand vision via messaging, portfolio strategy, innovation and renovation strategy.  The Director is also responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of the business, communicating the financial outlook for the year, and adapting plans and actions as needed to ensure budgeted commitments are met or exceeded.  To be successful in this role, it is necessary to have demonstrated strong strategic capabilities, the ability to understand and apply insights, the ability to assess performance, financial acumen and overall GM mindset.

• Develop and implement three year strategy and identify in year strategic priorities
• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners to develop and implement the strategic roadmap inclusive of innovation strategy, promotion strategy, price pack architecture, RGM, IMP strategy.
• Continually analyze performance and market trends and optimize strategies, actions, and team priorities accordingly
• Responsible for managing the P&L and delivery of annual financial commitments, communicating updates through the IBP process and off-cycle as needed
• Coordinate team to ensure key deliverables are provided on-time and on-brief
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities, deal with ambiguity and work with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders
• Demonstrate commitment to people development and coaching

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• People management experience required
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required
• Familiarity with syndicated data
• Results oriented with high level of initiative and assertiveness
• We work at a fast-pace, and this role will require multi-threaded work streams
• Passionate and knowledgeable about health & wellness
• Communicates effectively and builds relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Strong presentation skills and ability to persuade audiences (internal and external key stakeholders)
• Team player and ability to work well and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams
• Organized and responsive

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If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work   

The opportunity will be based in Downers Grove, IL with  hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.   

What we would like to offer you!   

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.   

About Glanbia   

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritionals, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.   

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At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.