Director, Marketing - Mac & Cheese

Location: Chicago, IL — Chicago/Aon Center

Base salary: $190,300–$237,900 annually, plus performance-based bonus and equity eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a global food and beverage company with a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands, products sold in over 40 countries, and more than 39,000 employees.

What you will do

• Lead the North American Mac & Cheese portfolio across dry and cup formats.
• Develop and execute business and brand strategy tied to market share, revenue, and profitability KPIs.
• Manage portfolio renovation, innovation, brand positioning, pricing strategy, and in-market execution across the U.S. and Canada.
• Lead cross-functional programs with Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Demand Planning, agencies, and retail partners.
• Use consumer insights, market analytics, and business performance data to identify opportunities and drive improvement.
• Coach and develop a high-performing marketing team while managing strategic initiatives and capital expenditure projects.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in marketing, product management, or brand management.
• In-house or brand-side experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing direct reports and setting strategic direction for a team.
• Advanced product or brand management experience, including management of a $500M+ P&L.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, simultaneous projects, and executive-level discussions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, resilience, pragmatism, and ambiguity-management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership, meritocracy, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and consumer advocacy are emphasized.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, flexible work arrangements, training, and recognition programs.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Wellbeing, family support, employee assistance, learning, and financial wellness programs.