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Marketing Director
Summary
Title:Marketing Director
ID:6222
Department:Marketing
Location:Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
Classification:Regular
Status:Full-Time
Description
The Russell Stover Chocolate business will soon celebrate its 100-year anniversary and is currently in the midst of an exciting brand transformation. We are seeking a Marketing Director to lead the reinvention of our Everyday Portfolio across the Russell Stover, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s brands.

The Marketing Director will lead a team of marketers and will oversee the P&L for the RSC Everyday Business. Key responsibilities include: 1) Leading the business and product portfolio to include business analysis and P&L management, 2) Creating and launching the innovation pipeline to support the growth needs of the business, 3) Developing customer specific product solutions, 4) Driving the Marketing Communication in-store and across digital/social/ecommerce channels to grow the business, and 5) Growing/coaching a team of marketers.

Strong candidates will be skilled in influencing and gaining alignment across cross-functional partners, well-versed in brand-building fundamentals (consumer segmentation, brand equity, brand architecture, design theming, and innovation master planning), and will have strengths in overall communication both written and verbal. We are seeking candidates with strengths in business analytics and brand strategy, along a proven ability to lead and coach a team. Top candidates will leverage big picture thinking to lead and grow the business, while understanding operational requirements and logistical complexities required to drive profitability, timelines, and excellence in execution.

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10 years of experience in marketing within consumer packaged goods (or closely related industry)
  • Experience leveraging consumer insights for business growth
  • Experience analyzing business trends to strengthen brand and mitigate business risks or opportunities at key customers or in the marketplace as a whole
  • Experienced in new product development and launches
  • Experience leading or influencing all elements of the marketing mix – product, positioning, packaging, pricing, promotion, and distribution – in high growth environment
  • Knowledge of the customer landscape and of how to drive commercial alignment across marketing/sales
  • Experience managing project timelines and cross-functional teams
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA
  • Experience in chocolate, candy, food, beverage, or cosmetics industry
  • Proven strengths in embracing change and generating new ideas
  • Proven track record of success in building business – driving top and bottom line growth
  • Strong leadership and project management skills necessary to effectively manage project timelines and cross-functional teams with excellence
  • Strategic thinking skills – both business and brand strategy
  • A clear focus on executional excellence and strong attention to detail
Company Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates.  The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - are sold throughout the United States in company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.    

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates.   This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe.  Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.  

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED  employer. Principals only please.
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