About this opportunity
Reynolds Consumer Products lists this Senior Brand Manager opportunity in lake forest, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Lead the future of one of America's most iconic brands.
We're looking for a strategic, results-driven Senior Brand Manager to join the Hefty® Business Unit and drive profitable growth across both our branded and private label portfolios. This is a high-impact business leadership role with responsibility for brand strategy, innovation, portfolio management, P&L ownership, commercialization and retail media strategy across key strategic retail partners.
If you're passionate about building brands, leading cross-functional teams, and accelerating growth, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact while advancing your career.
This role is hybrid Tuesday through Thursday in our office in Lake Forest
Responsibilities
Own brand strategy across a growth segment and identify opportunities to strengthen performance and drive profitable growth.
Develop integrated business plans across innovation, communications, media, PR/influencer activity, retail execution, and distribution.
Manage P&L priorities and investment tradeoffs using financial analysis and clear business recommendations.
Translate consumer, shopper, customer, and market insights into actionable growth strategies.
Lead innovation commercialization and growth pipeline development with Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Partner with Customer Marketing and Category Management to create customer-ready stories, selling tools, and strong in-market execution
Monitor brand, category, and competitive dynamics to identify risks, spot opportunities, and refine portfolio priorities.
Communicate business performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.
Why This Role Stands Out
Lead a household-name brand trusted by millions of consumers
Own meaningful business decisions and growth strategies
Drive innovation and shape the future of the category
Gain broad exposure to senior leadership
Work with a talented, collaborative, high-performing team
Accelerate your career through a highly visible leadership role
We're Looking For Someone Who
Thinks like an owner and acts decisively
Combines strategic thinking with strong execution
Loves building brands and growing businesses
Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
Can influence and lead cross-functional teams
Has a passion for winning and developing innovative solutions
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
8+ years of Brand Marketing, Category Management, or General Management experience in CPG
Preferred:
MBA
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong business acumen with P&L management experience
Experience leading innovation and commercialization initiatives
Nielsen, Circana, or syndicated data experience
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Ability to travel 10-15%
Competencies:
Strategic Mindset - Develops long-term strategies that anticipate market trends, identify growth opportunities, and position the business for sustained success.
Business Insight - Applies financial, consumer, competitive, and market knowledge to make sound business decisions that drive profitable growth.
Drives Results - Takes ownership of business performance, sets ambitious goals, and consistently delivers measurable results through effective execution.
Decision Quality - Uses data, analytics, consumer insights, and sound judgment to make timely, informed decisions in complex business environments.
Collaborates - Builds strong partnerships across functions and influences stakeholders to align priorities, solve problems, and achieve shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively - Clearly communicates strategies, recommendations, and business performance while influencing executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Posted Salary Range
USD $127,700.00 - USD $185,150.00 /ABonus Eligibility
Role is eligible for 18% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
lake forest, IL, 60045, US
Who can apply
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