Brand Manager, Key Accounts

McCain Foods • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Brand Manager, Key Accounts / SMG & C-Store is part of McCain’s North America Potato Marketing Team and supports the company’s key foodservice brand portfolios. The role supports development and execution of annual and mid-range portfolio and marketing strategies, partnering with the QSR Portfolio Manager and cross-functional teams to drive customer demand, identify growth opportunities, lead innovation initiatives, and deliver profitable sales and market-share growth in the chain foodservice segment.

The role applies commercial marketing expertise, strategic thinking, and strong execution to grow and transform the business. It works with Sales, Innovation, Insights, Go-to-Market, Marketing Operations, Supply Chain, and other teams, using a customer-centric approach to advance portfolio growth.

The position is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Most office-based roles at McCain follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week; exceptions may depend on the role and location. The target compensation range is $97,500–$130,000 USD annually, with bonus eligibility. Hiring compensation depends on experience, skills, education and training, and organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of Brand Management or Marketing experience with P&L ownership in the food Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience managing a P&L and delivering profitable business growth.
• Knowledge of foodservice marketing principles, concepts, strategies, and techniques.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate financial and business data into actionable insights.
• Experience using consumer research, syndicated data, and market intelligence to develop insight-led strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop portfolio, brand, and category growth strategies.
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience working with Stage-Gate innovation and commercialization processes.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and build collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments while maintaining accountability and delivering results.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of long-range portfolio and marketing strategies for the chain foodservice business using consumer insights, category trends, competitive intelligence, and market analysis.
• Partner with Insights, Innovation, and Go-to-Market teams to identify and champion growth opportunities and develop customer propositions.
• Represent customer and consumer perspectives, influencing cross-functional teams to advance innovation and base-business growth initiatives.
• Support annual operating planning, including innovation planning, commercial objectives, and marketing investment allocation.
• Develop and execute portfolio strategies that create clear market positioning and drive sustainable growth.
• Lead commercialization of innovation initiatives, including co-creation projects and customer share-gain opportunities.
• Track portfolio performance and strategic initiatives, recommending and making adjustments to achieve business objectives.
• Contribute to monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes to help align demand, supply, portfolio mix, and growth priorities.
• Analyze portfolio, category, and SKU performance to identify opportunities to improve profitability, customer value, and business results.
• Conduct portfolio reviews and lifecycle management activities to maintain portfolio health, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior