About the role

  • Director responsible for developing and expanding Hispanic snacks portfolio in the USA. Leading strategic initiatives to enhance market share and brand presence with Hispanic consumers and partners.

Responsibilities

  • Explore and evaluate new business opportunities, including partnerships, channel expansions, and market-entry strategies, to accelerate the growth of the Hispanic snacks portfolio.
  • Analyze market trends and customer insights to identify growth opportunities in the Hispanic market.
  • Lead strategic initiatives to expand distribution, enhance customer relationships, and secure new revenue streams in key channels (branded, private label, and co-manufacturing).
  • Connect and build a strategic distributors network to penetrate Monarca’s portfolio Hispanic Retail and Independent stores across the USA.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to refine product positioning, price-pack, and promotional strategies to meet the needs of Hispanic consumers and customers.
  • Lead the execution initiatives, transforming our Go To Market strategy to revamp the short and mid-term results of the Hispanic snacks portfolio in the Hispanic channel.
  • Own the P&L accountability for the Hispanic key business unit, being the steward and driving financial performance and efficiency of the key initiatives’ implementation.
  • Manage budgets and ensure the achievement of revenue and profitability goals of the Hispanic Business Unit.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to create culturally relevant campaigns that resonate with the Hispanic audience.
  • Expand distribution channels and strengthen brand positioning in Hispanic markets.
  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Operations Teams to ensure seamless execution of key initiatives and delivery of business key initiatives.
  • Act as key liaison between internal teams and key customers and distributors, fostering a collaborative approach to driving growth.
  • Establish KPIs for the strategic growth initiatives implementation, track progress, and provide regular updates to the Business Unit Leader and Leadership Team.
  • Prepare and deliver data-driven recommendations for strategic adjustments as needed to meet business goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, sales and leadership roles, preferably within the CPG, food and snacks market or related industries.
  • Strong track record of driving growth in a Multicultural or Hispanic-focused market.
  • Deep understanding of Hispanic market and channels dynamics in the USA.
  • Proven experience connecting with Hispanic distributors.
  • Proven experience transforming the Go To Market and market execution, expanding brands presence in Hispanic retailers and independent Hispanic stores across the USA.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, entrepreneurial mindset and execution skills.
  • Track record of transformation of executable initiatives.
  • Proven ability to identifying market opportunities and turn them in actionable plans.
  • Proven track record of driving growth and managing P&L in a multicultural environment.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Director, Hispanic Channel Business Development – Food Manufacturing

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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