Vice President Marketing

What you will be doing… Influence the company’s vision and lead activities to enable the organization to deliver it Keep informed of consumer and competitive trends to capitalize on market opportunities Establish objectives, goals, strategies and actions to achieve profitable sales and share growth Develop Innovation Master Plan and lead new products from design through delivery Lead marketing strategies based on consumer insight and in depth understanding of market dynamics Define, lead and execute equity building activities for total brand & sublines Create and execute effective and efficient marketing plans that fuel the growth of key franchises Acquire, develop, and motivate talent within Marketing, Design, Insights, and Product Lifecycle teams Develop and manage the marketing operating budget Lead collaboration with marketing and promotional agencies Partner with Sales in S&OP process, identifying risks and opportunities to delivering financial commitment Do you have what it takes? You will be a seasoned marketing executive with a strong brand-building pedigree, and a track record of success driving profitable growth, ideally in both large and small companies. You will be able to connect with chocolate consumers’ passion for the category and the Brand to drive trial and loyalty, so ideally will have experience working for an emotional and/or food & beverage brand.