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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Manager, International Marketing

Job Location: ​Chicago​

Chicago HQ (hybrid) 

Want to make an impact?

The International Marketing Manager will have the opportunity to substantially influence Ferrara’s growth trajectory and elevation as a global leader.  

 

Reporting to the Head of International Marketing, the International Marketing Manager will be charged with liaising with Global and Local teams to develop best-in-class marketing plans and processes.

 

The role is based in Chicago, Illinois and will require 25-30% travel.

Ways you will make a difference

  • Leads portfolio development and management in-line with 5-year strategic plans across markets, including motivating cross-functional commercialization team to build a concise international portfolio and meet launch deadlines 
  • Translate brand growth objectives into an annual plan to drive the right objectives across each market and in totality
  • In partnership with local markets and relevant cross functional teams, build & deliver the annual marketing plans inclusive of a prioritized mix of marketing activities & investment levels supporting brand launches and continued growth
  • Lead international agency relationships and ecosystem, leveraging the scale of Ferrara to disrupt the confection category globally 
  • Drive projects forward with a culture of collaboration, with multiple stakeholders including local markets and counterparts in manufacturing, operations, finance, R&D, commercialization and supply 
  • Liase with brand counterparts to drive global brand platforms, executing global brands with consistency and excellence
  • Support the on-going management, continued evolution, and application of the international growth strategy, providing respective inputs into key senior level decision forums 
  • Preparation for relevant senior leadership share outs 

Skills that will make you successful

  • Strong leadership: ability to inspire, motivate, and guide resources to a common goal and vision
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: empathy, integrity, enthusiasm, collaborative, driving consensus
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong listening skills and ability to work with senior leaders – inside and outside of the organization - to understand their goals and objectives
  • Strategic thinking: able to “see around corners”, synthesize insights from disparate data sources, and form convicted, high-accountability recommendations
  • Desire to be a supportive and proactive business partner across the organization

Experiences that will support your success

  • Bachelors degree, MBA preferred
  • 5-7 years experience in Marketing or applicable consulting roles
  • CPG industry expertise required with a preference in fast moving consumer goods
  • Experience working on international, multicultural projects
  • Bilingual a plus 

 

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Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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