Brand Manager, Marketing (Base - Multiple Positions)
The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago, IL · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
Job Description
We’re hiring Brand Managers into multiple Base Marketing teams. You’ll own profitable growth for a consumer brand or portfolio by turning consumer and performance insights into clear strategy, strong in-market execution, and tight cross-functional delivery. You’ll lead across the marketing mix, manage P&L, and drive work with partners in Sales, Insights, Finance, and Operations.
What you’ll do
Own in-year performance and build 1-year / 3-year growth plans rooted in consumer and category insights
Monitor business performance (share, volume, revenue, household penetration, repeat/buy rate) and drive actions to improve results
Own marketing budget and P&L levers; allocate investment to deliver profit, volume, and share targets
Lead cross-functional teams through commercialization, renovation/innovation, packaging, quality, and process improvements
Partner with Sales to develop customer programs and execute across channels (including ecommerce)
Influence stakeholders, set priorities, and drive multiple workstreams with clear timelines and ownership
Coach and develop junior team members as applicable
What we’re looking for
Strong business acumen and comfort working across data, insights, and storytelling
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
Experience with forecasting, P&L management, and actioning top/bottom-line drivers
Clear, concise communicator with a bias for action
5+ years experience (marketing/brand/product management preferred)
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.