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. You will work with brand leadership to expand category strategy beyond a brand over the short and long term, generating category insights, strategies and best practices. In addition, you will take the lead on select growth platforms and strategic initiatives, provide insight on innovation, and develop a renovation strategy from a global marketing standpoint. In this role, you will also help prioritize the strategic plan by selecting the right growth drivers and forecasting; lead a virtual community of marketers; adopt competitive intel data and analytics for use on brands teams; and equip marketing leadership with access to scale, best practices and across‑business‑unit learnings. What you will bring Marketing and category leadership in a matrix environment Cross‑functional, cross‑geography program/project leadership and effective influencing of complex and senior stakeholder set‑up Leadership and influencing skills with a focus on effectively collaborating across the organization including at executive level End‑to‑end business models and algorithms and their translation into specific profit and loss lines Communicating effectively, verbally and when presenting Growth modelling tools, including consumer demand spaces, market and competitive analytics and financial reporting tools Strategic Planning and Execution Develop and implement future‑proof category strategies for savoury brands, grounded in deep consumer and category insights. Drive profitable business growth beyond brand growth by leveraging data‑driven and digitally integrated approaches. Collaborate with brand leadership to expand category strategy both in the short and long term. Lead select growth platforms and strategic initiatives to capture market opportunities and drive brand differentiation. Category Insights and Innovation Generate category insights, strategies, and best practices through comprehensive market research and analysis. Provide insights on innovation and develop a renovation strategy from a global marketing standpoint to rejuvenate the product portfolio. Identify white space opportunities within the Category, Consumer, Shopper, Customer, and Brand to drive brand‑led innovation and growth. Marketing Planning and Forecasting Prioritize the strategic plan by selecting the right growth drivers and forecasting to align with business objectives. Utilize growth modelling tools, consumer demand spaces, market and competitive analytics, and financial reporting tools to inform strategic decisions. Work closely with Sales, Category, and Demand/Supply partners to ensure robust and accurate forecast assumptions and minimize waste across the portfolio. Performance Analysis and Financial Management Apply a solid understanding of P&L levers to influence top and bottom‑line performance. Effectively plan and manage A&C budgets, interrogating COGS/cost movement to identify productivity savings. Utilize financial tools for scenario modelling, business case development, variance analysis, and marketing expense control to enhance margin and aid decision‑making. Leadership and Collaboration Lead a virtual community of marketers to foster collaboration, share best practices, and drive consistent marketing excellence. Collaborate effectively across the organization, including at the executive level, to influence and align on strategic initiatives. Build strong relationships with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of marketing strategies at both regional and global levels. Innovation and Process Excellence Know and apply Mondelez Innovation processes, tools, and ways of working. Deliver consumer‑led innovation pipelines with agility and an innovative mindset to stay ahead of market trends. Drive organizational change by incorporating a "data, mind, and heart" philosophy into brand strategy and decision‑making processes. What extra ingredients you will bring Marketing Leadership: Proven marketing track record, including strategic analysis, brand building, campaign and communication strategies, and advertising development. Brings a GM mindset across a portfolio of high‑value brands. Industry Exposure: Experience in the CPG/FMCG industry and brings an understanding of trends and consumer preferences (ideally with experience in and/or passion for the food category). Track Record of Growth: Proven track record of scaling high‑growth, authentic, well‑positioned consumer brands. Has developed and executed a multi‑dimensional growth strategy across multiple brands. Team Leadership: Led, developed, coached, and engaged marketing teams by building a culture of high performance & strong connections. Drives Results: Exhibits a proactive mindset, consistently leaning in to deliver results autonomously. Embraces a growth mindset, maintains a can‑do attitude, and demonstrates a relentless drive to achieve results. Gravitas: Comfortable working and interacting at all levels of an organization – internally and with customers; knows when to lead and when to follow; demonstrates professional courage and is challenging in the face of adversity. Strong Collaborator: Effective team player, able to work cross‑functionally and comfortable operating in a matrixed global environment. Education/Certifications Completed Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field. MBA considered an asset. Work Schedule Hybrid from our Toronto Head Office. Salary and Benefits The expected base salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement (based on performance and company results), and a long‑term incentive program. Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including car allowance, health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements. AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy. No relocation support available. Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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