Job Location : Evanston,IL, USA
Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland's dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.
Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.
You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim's Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.
Ornua Foods North America is responsible for the sales and marketing of Ornua products including butter, butter spreads, cheese and cream liqueur under the Kerrygold brand for the United States, Canada and Latin American markets.
Ornua Foods North America's head office is based in Evanston, Illinois.
At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together.
At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper' strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.
The Senior Brand Manager will be responsible for developing and executing brand strategies to drive growth, increase market share, and enhance brand equity. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in brand management, marketing and consumer insights within the CPG food industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful brand management and a passion for the food industry. The role requires a team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and should have a proven track record of successfully managing and influencing key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
Experience: Min 5-7 years of brand management experience in the CPG food industry.
Skills:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at the time.
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