Senior Director, Marketing

Mizkan America; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Mizkan America, Inc. is seeking a strategic and commercially minded marketing leader to drive growth for RAGÚ and BERTOLLI.

As Senior Director, Marketing, you will own portfolio strategy, guide innovation, and lead a high-impact team in a corporate hybrid environment based in Schaumburg, IL. This role reports to the Executive Director, Marketing and requires extensive experience in branded consumer packaged goods, portfolio management and cross-functional leadership to deliver sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 12+ years in branded consumer packaged goods with leadership roles.
• Experience managing significant brand portfolios with revenue responsibility.
• Strong portfolio strategy, brand management, and planning skills.
• Proven financial and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
• Ability to translate insights into data-driven investments.

Responsibilities

• Establish the long-term growth agenda for RAGÚ and BERTOLLI and translate insights into priorities.
• Define brand positioning and portfolio architecture while protecting equity.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share while strengthening long-term equity.
• Lead annual and long-range portfolio planning and reviews.
• Set innovation and renovation agenda and guide major launches.
• Direct major marketing investments and resource allocations for high impact.
• Align Sales, Finance, Insights, R&D, Supply Chain and Omnichannel around priorities.
• Serve as primary steward of long-term portfolio strategy and leadership influence.
• Influence senior leaders with strategic rationale and consumer insight.

Skills

Brand leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Market insights

Portfolio strategy

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Shape the future of two of America’s most recognized meal solution brands. Mizkan America is seeking a strategic and commercially minded marketing leader to drive the growth of RAGÚ® and BERTOLLI®. As Senior Director, Marketing, you will serve as the senior business and brand leader for a portfolio with significant revenue responsibility, guiding long-term strategy, innovation, investment decisions and portfolio performance. This is an opportunity to influence the future of iconic household brands while partnering with executive leadership to accelerate profitable growth and expand category relevance.

Senior Director, Marketing – RAGÚ® & BERTOLLI®

Location: Schaumburg, Illinois | Full-Time | Corporate Hybrid

Department: Marketing

Reports to Title: Executive Director, Marketing

Schedule & Shift: Regular business hours with required onsite presence under Mizkan’s hybrid work schedule

What You’ll Do

• Establish the long-term growth agenda for the RAGÚ® and BERTOLLI® portfolio and translate consumer, customer, category, competitive, channel and e-commerce insights into clear strategic priorities.
• Define brand positioning, portfolio architecture and the strategic role of each brand and sub-brand while protecting brand equity and consumer relevance.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, household penetration, and market share performance while strengthening the long-term equity, health, and relevance of the portfolio.
• Lead annual operating plans, long-range portfolio planning, and portfolio reviews that balance near-term delivery with long-term value creation.
• Set the innovation and renovation agenda; prioritize opportunities based on consumer demand, strategic fit and financial return; and guide major commercialization decisions through launch.
• Direct significant marketing investments and resource-allocation decisions, focusing resources on the highest-impact growth opportunities and expected returns.
• Align Sales, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Insights, R&D, Innovation, Supply Chain and Omnichannel partners around portfolio priorities and execution.
• Serve as the primary steward of long-term portfolio strategy, influencing enterprise priorities and helping shape the future growth agenda for Mizkan America’s Meal Solutions business.
• Influence senior leaders through clear strategic rationale, sound judgment and strong financial and consumer insight.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Brand Managers responsible for driving business and brand results.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, talent development, and performance leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and consumer-centric decision-making.
• Influence and align cross-functional business leaders without direct authority to achieve shared business objectives.
• Establish portfolio and brand direction within approved enterprise and functional priorities and recommend action on performance gaps, competitive threats and growth opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of progressive marketing and business leadership experience within branded consumer packaged goods organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading a significant brand, category or portfolio business with meaningful revenue responsibility.
• Deep experience in portfolio strategy, brand management, innovation, commercialization, and annual and long-range business planning.
• Demonstrated financial and commercial acumen, including management of significant marketing investments and business-performance evaluation.
• Experience leading and developing teams and influencing senior leadership and complex cross-functional organizations.
• Ability to translate consumer, customer and market insights into strategic choices and data-informed investment decisions.

Preferred

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Experience partnering across Sales, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Insights, R&D, Innovation, Supply Chain and Omnichannel functions.
• Working knowledge of syndicated market data, financial planning and reporting, omnichannel and e-commerce analytics, and standard Microsoft business applications.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means creating sustainable growth for the RAGÚ® and BERTOLLI® portfolio through strong strategic choices, disciplined investment decisions and breakthrough innovation. The successful candidate will strengthen brand equity, develop future marketing talent and deliver measurable gains in revenue, profitability, market share and household penetration while positioning the portfolio for long-term growth.

Work Location & Physical Requirements

This is a corporate hybrid position based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Regular, predictable attendance, including required onsite days, is an essential function of the position.

• Travel may be required periodically to support customer, agency, leadership, and business meetings.
• Ability to remain seated at a workstation and view computer screens or printed materials for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking and reaching within an office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies or equipment weighing up to 10–15 pounds.
• Adequate hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and by phone or video.

What We Offer

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $210,000–$260,000 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for Mizkan’s Short-Term Incentive Plan, with a target bonus opportunity of 30%.

Benefits: Mizkan offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and company holidays, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, profit sharing, wellness programs, education assistance, and employee referral bonuses. Benefits eligibility and plan provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead strategy for two iconic consumer brands with strong household recognition.
• Influence enterprise decisions and long-term portfolio direction.
• Partner directly with senior commercial and executive leadership.
• Drive innovation and commercialization initiatives with meaningful business impact.
• Join a global, family-owned organization that combines established brand strength with visible ownership and the ability to influence decisions.

Why Join Mizkan America?

Mizkan America, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, is part of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for more than 220 years. We’re one of the leading makers of vinegars, condiments and sauces in the U.S., with manufacturing facilities across the country serving retail, foodservice and food-ingredient customers. Our portfolio covers Meal Solutions, Flavor Enhancers and Inspired Mixology and includes trusted brands such as RAGÚ®, BERTOLLI®, BORN SIMPLE®, HOLLAND HOUSE®, NAKANO®, MIZKAN® and ZING ZANG®. We are also the exclusive North American importer and distributor of ANGOSTURA®.

We combine the resources and brand power of a major food company with the speed and agility of a smaller company. That means fewer layers, faster decisions, and real ownership of work you can see on store shelves. Two principles guide everything we do: offer customers only the finest products and continuously challenge the status quo. We’re investing in what’s next, including tools and training to use AI responsibly, so it strengthens human judgment rather than replacing it. Your work will make an impact, and we’re investing in your growth.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are ready to shape the future of RAGÚ® and BERTOLLI® and lead a high-impact portfolio with meaningful growth potential, we invite you to apply.

Mizkan America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs. Mizkan America, Inc. does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact [e-mail].

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