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Associate Brand Manager, Marketing (Base - Multiple Positions)

Kraft Heinz · Chicago, IL · $104,200–$130,200 a year · Full time

Posted May 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you turned data into a recommendation that a team acted on.

What they are checking: Whether they go beyond reporting to clear, driver-based recommendations.

Tell me about a time you juggled several deadlines across different teams.

What they are checking: Whether they are organized and communicate well when priorities compete.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with someone more senior. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can speak up respectfully with data while staying a good teammate.

What would you do

Sales needs a customer program in two weeks and the agency is slow. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage agency partners firmly and find a way to meet deadlines.

How do you keep a cross-functional team aligned when everyone has different goals?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep people moving together through clear plans and regular updates.

How do you connect day-to-day work back to the brand's long-term plan?

What they are checking: Whether they see how small choices add up to the brand strategy and keep the team focused.

About the work

Share dropped two points this month. Walk me through how you'd find out why.

What they are checking: Whether they can break performance into drivers like distribution, price, promotion and competition.

How would you manage a commercialization workstream like a packaging change?

What they are checking: Whether they can set scope, timelines and owners and keep cross-functional work on track.

How do you give forecasting inputs that the business can trust?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what drives volume and can explain their assumptions.

What would you look at to judge whether a customer program worked?

What they are checking: Whether they track execution and results, like lift and ROI, not just whether it ran.

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The full job description

As published by Kraft Heinz.

Job Description We are hiring Associate Brand Managers into multiple Base Marketing teams. You will help drive demand and business results by owning key parts of the brand operating rhythm—performance tracking, forecasting inputs, customer programs, commercialization workstreams, and agency coordination—while partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Insights, and Operations. What you’ll do • Track performance (share/volume/revenue), identify drivers, and help implement actions that improve results • Support monthly performance and demand routines with clear, driver-based recommendations • Partner with Sales on customer programs and external-facing stories; track execution and outcomes • Own commercialization workstreams (scope, timeline, cross-functional coordination) to deliver strategic initiatives • Manage agency relationships and day-to-day execution elements as needed • Connect work back to longer-term plans and key business choices; keep teams aligned and moving What we’re looking for • Strong analytical skills and comfort translating data into actions • Organized project driver who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Strong communicator who can work effectively across functions and levels • BA/BS required; 3–5 years experience (marketing/brand/product management preferred) Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training • Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs • Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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