Brand Manager, Marketing (Base - Multiple Positions)

US Kraft Heinz Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Chicago Full-time Manager Brand Marketing

At a glance

Mid-level Brand Marketing role at US Kraft Heinz. Chicago · full-time · $120,800–$151,000 base.

SalaryStated by US Kraft Heinz

$120,800 – $151,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from US Kraft HeinzOur estimate for the market: $82,500–$130,000Median $117,200

Above the market median of $117,200 for mid-level brand marketing roles in Chicago.

Worked out from 11 postings that stated pay, median $117,200. Last updated Sep 15, 2026.

RoleBrand Marketing

SeniorityManager

LocationChicago

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$120,800–$151,000

PostedAug 28, 2026 · 3w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Own brand performance, growth planning, and actions across share, volume, revenue, and household behavior
Manage the marketing budget and P&L choices to support profit, volume, and share goals
Lead commercialization, innovation, packaging, quality, and process work across functions
Build customer programs with Sales and deliver them across channels, including ecommerce
Set priorities, manage workstreams, and coach junior team members when applicable

What you bring

Bring strong business judgment across data, insights, and storytelling
Show experience leading cross-functional teams while balancing competing priorities
Understand forecasting, P&L management, and actions that affect business results
Communicate clearly and move work forward decisively
Bring at least five years of experience, preferably in marketing, brand, or product management

Who this fits

This role suits a marketing manager who can connect consumer insight to strategy, execution, financial ownership, and cross-functional delivery. You’ll work from Chicago and collaborate with Sales, Insights, Finance, and Operations. The position is full-time and may include coaching junior team members.

From the employer

Job Description

We’re hiring Brand Managers into multiple Base Marketing teams. You’ll own profitable growth for a consumer brand or portfolio by turning consumer and performance insights into clear strategy, strong in-market execution, and tight cross-functional delivery. You’ll lead across the marketing mix, manage P&L, and drive work with partners in Sales, Insights, Finance, and Operations.

What you’ll do

Own in-year performance and build 1-year / 3-year growth plans rooted in consumer and category insights
Monitor business performance (share, volume, revenue, household penetration, repeat/buy rate) and drive actions to improve results
Own marketing budget and P&L levers; allocate investment to deliver profit, volume, and share targets
Lead cross-functional teams through commercialization, renovation/innovation, packaging, quality, and process improvements
Partner with Sales to develop customer programs and execute across channels (including ecommerce)
Influence stakeholders, set priorities, and drive multiple workstreams with clear timelines and ownership
Coach and develop junior team members as applicable

What we’re looking for

Strong business acumen and comfort working across data, insights, and storytelling
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
Experience with forecasting, P&L management, and actioning top/bottom-line drivers
Clear, concise communicator with a bias for action
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:

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

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.