Senior ABM DCS Chocolate

The Hershey Company; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Financial security (401k)

Paid time off & flexibility

Career development & internal mobility

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking a Senior Associate Brand Manager for DCS Chocolate, Premium, to drive growth initiatives for Hershey’s premium portfolio. You will identify whitespace opportunities and consumer insights to shape product and marketing strategies.

You will lead cross-functional teams through discovery to commercialization, collaborate with agencies and vendors, and contribute to Hershey’s growth objectives. MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Leverage consumer insights and trends across chocolate and broader snacking categories to identify whitespace opportunities and translate them into actionable innovation strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Marketing experience

Circana/Numerator familiarity

Education

MBA or relevant master's degree

Tools

Circana

Numerator

Job description

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Posted Date: Aug 17, 2026

Requisition Number: 130005

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Location

Remote

Why Hershey?

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.

At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.

Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.

The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

How will you fit in the big picture?

The Chocolate DCS team drives brand strategy, marketing, product innovation, and whitespace growth across Hershey’s chocolate portfolio and adjacent categories.

As Senior Associate Brand Manager, DCS Chocolate, Premium, you will develop consumer-grounded growth initiatives for Hershey’s Premium Chocolate portfolio, including established brands and new brand development. With an emphasis on Better-For-You chocolate, you will identify emerging trends, unmet consumer needs, and whitespace opportunities that can help deliver Hershey’s growth ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of premium chocolate at the Sweetest Place on Earth.

What will you do?

• Leverage consumer insights and trends across chocolate and broader snacking categories to identify whitespace opportunities and translate them into actionable innovation strategies.
• Develop new product and non-product initiatives from discovery and ideation through commercialization.
• Analyze business opportunities and present clear, strategic recommendations to leaders.
• Lead cross-functional teams through project planning and execution, coordinating activities across multiple functions.
• Manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work against established timelines.
• Lead work with external agencies, research vendors, suppliers, and other business partners.
• Demonstrate accountability for business results and the creation of sustainable economic value.

Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, business analysis, project management, or innovation.
• Strong leadership and planning skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting recommendations to senior leaders.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against timelines.
• Marketing experience and familiarity with syndicated data sources, such as Circana or Numerator, preferred.

Education:

• MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred.

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.

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