Ferrara

Senior Director, Global Platform Development

Ferrara

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $162,975 - $228,165 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years of experience in global marketing and strategy roles in a multinational company (CPG and consulting firms preferred).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
market segmentationconsumer insightsstrategic planningdata analysisinnovation pipelinesbrand portfolio architecturegrowth roadmapschange managementstrategic capabilities
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingteam managementcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA