Position overview
The Senior Director Pastry & 7Days will lead the End-to-End Pastry business (~$900MM NR) and Global 7Days Brand, propelling it towards the ambitious Global Vision of $1.5Bn Net Revenue in 2030. This role combines Business, P&L, Brand and Organization responsibility. You are leading the multi-functional Pastry team with four direct reports and will develop and align End-to-End strategies and plans to maximize sufficiency short- mid- and long-term. Furthermore, you are the leader of the Global 7Days Brand Equity, Portfolio, Innovation, Communication and Activation. In this role you will closely partner with a broad range of senior stakeholders locally (incl. Commercial Unit Managing Directors & Marketing Directors), regionally (incl. Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, Insights & Analytics leaders), globally (incl. CMO, Category VP, roll-out BU leadership teams) and externally (as owner of the Agency relationships). Under your leadership you will elevate the long-term business model, unlocking new Vectors of Growth and whitespace opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Overall Strategy, long-term Vision and new Vectors of Growth
- Commercial Acceleration, Activation and Business Delivery
- Global 7Days Brand Strategy and Equity
- Portfolio, Renovation and Core innovation
- P&L consolidation and Management reviews (Acquisition Review/MBR/AC/SP)
- Chipita Back-to-Business Case Roadmap
- Pastry End-to-End cross-functional leadership
Qualifications
Extensive and proven experience in:
- High-level End-to-End Marketing: Brand, Commercial, Innovation, Digital
- Global and/or Regional leadership - CEE a plus
- P&L responsibility
- Cross-functional leadership
- Food experience a plus
Proven qualities:
- Consumer-driven
- Inspirational vision
- Transformational drive
- Autonomous & entrepreneurial leadership
- Unifying and mobilizing collaboration
- Clear communication of critical thinking: Makes the complex simple
- Maturity
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Brand & Portfolio Management
Marketing
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in Brand, Commercial, Innovation, Digital
- Global and/or Regional leadership experience
- P&L responsibility
- Cross-functional leadership
- Food industry experience
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) structure combines a 4.5% basic company contribution with up to an additional 4.5% match, with company contributions vesting after two years. This provides up to 9% in company contributions when at least 6% is contributed by the employee.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical carrier options are offered with in‑network preventive care at 100%, plus company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑term disability. Optional long‑term disability and supplemental life/AD&D expand protection choices.
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Parental & Family Support — A global parental‑leave standard supports birth, adoptive, and foster parents across the enterprise. Additional supports include adoption and surrogacy assistance, childcare discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling and well‑being tools.
Mondelēz International Insights
What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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