Director of Display Excellence

Haribo
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

9500 West Bryn Mawr Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
HARIBO of America is continuing to grow! The Director of Display Excellencewill lead the in-store display strategy for HARIBO across all retail channels - Convenience, Grocery, Food, Mass, Club, Value, Drug, Alternative Channels and more. Reporting to the VP of Marketing and working closely with the Sales team, the Brand Marketing team, the Co-Packing team, the Trade Marketing team, and our Commercialization team, the Director of Display Excellence will bring marketing programs to life through store merchandising displays at stores nationwide. Located on-site at the HARIBO of America corporate office in Rosemont, Illinois, the ideal Director of Display Excellencewill have 10+ years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Good industry with experience brining store display ideas to life that drive product sales. This person will have strong data and analytics skills utilizing POS sales data and other forms of syndicated data such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, with the ability to create compelling selling stores - using data to tell the story. Additionally, this person will have a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, level of completed education and the ability to travel with overnights stays up to 25% of the time. The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities. Responsibilities: Create and evolve compelling display strategies Facilitate annual display planning with the Sales team to achieve KPI's Utilize syndicated data, internal reports, and customer insights to successfully develop display strategies and measure outcomes Assume strategic ownership of assigned projects that support Sales and Marketing Provide Sales team with the necessary tools and information to prepare for trade shows and customer meetings Leverage insights to provide recommendations on pack-type, product development, off-shelf merchandising design and development, and pricing related to display promotions Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field Ability to travel up to 25% of the time with overnight stays Experience with syndicated data and analysis such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, or other forms of syndicated or POS data Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in candy, confectionery, or snacks Experience creating display strategies and working with third-parties to create and execute displays Advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Skills: Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority Advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Strong decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Ability to work independently as well part of a team Ability to execute day-to-day tactics while developing and monitoring a multi-year strategic plan The Happy World of HARIBO is more than a business; we're family. We always have been, since our founding in 1920. For the last 100 years, while we've expanded internationally and created over 1,000 confectionery treats, we've known our talented Associates are behind our greatest successes. That's why we're committed to investing in their growth, development and career opportunities. At HARIBO, you're empowered to charter your own path with mentoring and support from colleagues throughout the business. We encourage you to try new things, think of possibilities and aim higher - all while having fun delivering moments of childlike happiness to our gummi fans in the U.S Our core values and focus on long-term success continue to guide the way we do business every day. Our success story is rooted in our teams, and giving them the autonomy, support and freedom to make the best decisions for our consumers, customers and each other. We give back to the places where we live and work. We listen to our consumers and get excited about innovation. We encourage diverse schools of thought and nurture inclusivity. We work to inspire joy through sweet treats that are fun to share. Want to know more about us? Please visit Haribo.com. We'd love to hear more about you. What can you expect? You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success. ABOUT YOU: Are you looking to make a meaningful impact with your work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you a people-person with a passion for retail displays? Does working in growing organization excite you? If the answer is yes, then this is the job for you! Working at HARIBO inspires childlike happiness through the impactful work, dedication, and passion for our brand. Come join our team, where our associates are our greatest asset! HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions . HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. 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