Senior Director, Global Markets Base Business

CONAGRA • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

Reporting to a Vice President & General Manager, you will be responsible for profitably growing Conagra’s existing business in existing markets across more than 50 brands in 60+ countries. You will identify growth opportunities, design and execute commercial strategies, and lead cross‑functional teams to accelerate performance in established Global Market geographies. You will oversee full P&L management, drive organizational alignment, strengthen global partnerships, and execute multiyear growth plans that support sustainable long‑term value creation.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Deliver sustained profitable growth of existing business in existing markets.
Define and map growth opportunities, and develop and execute commercial plans tailored to diverse global markets.
Lead cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment to vision, strategies, and P&L deliverables.
Oversee P&L stewardship including Trade, A&P, SG&A, and resourcing decisions.
Execute a multiyear acceleration plan including G2N, A&P, and SG&A investments.
Build and nurture global partnerships that unlock growth.
Monitor and report on growth KPIs including awareness, distribution, trial, market share, net sales, GP$, and GM% to senior leadership.
Champion and customize global playbooks and best practices across markets.
Provide strategic updates, governance, and thought leadership to executive stakeholders.
Ensure timely and successful product launches consistent with company standards.
Travel 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of consumer packaged goods experience leading international markets; food experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing global markets.
• Skill in designing and executing commercial strategies across diverse geographies.
• Advanced negotiation, risk management, and executive decision‑making skills.
• Strong organizational capability, critical thinking, and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Experience with strategic planning, disciplined execution, and P&L management.
• Effective communication and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools, market analysis, and product development processes.
• Growth mindset, ambition, and cultural intelligence.
• Capacity to influence, drive alignment, and deliver operational excellence.
• Commercial orientation with experience working with distributors and global sales partners.
• High personal accountability and follow‑through; leads by example.
• Team‑oriented culture builder with focus on accountability.
• Familiarity with and advocacy for the IBP (S&OP) process.
• Focus on HHP+ growth and profitable net sales.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustained profitable growth of existing business in existing markets.
• Define and map growth opportunities, and develop and execute commercial plans tailored to diverse global markets.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment to vision, strategies, and P&L deliverables.
• Oversee P&L stewardship including Trade, A&P, SG&A, and resourcing decisions.
• Execute a multiyear acceleration plan including G2N, A&P, and SG&A investments.
• Build and nurture global partnerships that unlock growth.
• Monitor and report on growth KPIs including awareness, distribution, trial, market share, net sales, GP$, and GM% to senior leadership.
• Champion and customize global playbooks and best practices across markets.
• Provide strategic updates, governance, and thought leadership to executive stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and successful product launches consistent with company standards.

Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees