Ferrara · 15 hours ago
Sr. Director, Global Platform Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $228K/yr
10+ years expFerrara is accelerating its global expansion and building the next chapter of its iconic portfolio. As Sr. Director, Global Platform Development, you will play a critical role in shaping Ferrara’s long-term growth by defining and activating global strategic platforms that span multiple regions.
Food and BeverageConfectionery
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end global market segmentation and category understanding across regions, partnering closely with local Marketing teams and overseeing the support of Ferrara’s Consumer Insights function
Design and build global strategic platforms rooted in consumer and market insights, defining clear product and brand portfolio architectures across geographies
Partner with regional and local Marketing teams, Business Units, R&D, Manufacturing, and the Executive Chairman Strategy team to align global platforms with local market realities
Create and roll out mid- and long-term development plans for each strategic platform, including innovation pipelines, brand roles, and growth roadmaps
Bring a new global strategic mindset to Ferrara by balancing global scale with local relevance and leading change across a complex, multinational environment
Coach, manage, and develop a team member, building strong strategic capabilities across data gathering, analysis, frameworks, and strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Ability to navigate and simplify complexity across multiple regions, categories, and stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design new approaches to highly complex, ambiguous challenges
Proven change management capabilities, influencing teams to move from local-first thinking to a global platform mindset
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with comfort engaging senior executives and top management
Analytical rigor combined with creativity—able to translate deep insights into actionable strategies and roadmaps
Leadership and coaching skills, with a passion for developing
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or related field required
10-15 years of experience in global marketing and strategy roles in a multinational company (CPG and consulting firms preferred)
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
A 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
An annual bonus based on company performance
Company
Ferrara
Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Marco Capurso
Chief Executive Officer
Sandi Santa Ana
¡UNIDOS! LatinX BRG (Business Resource Group) Co-Founder/Co-Lead
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