Vice President, Marketing-Jack Link's Brand

The Vice President, Marketing, will lead the marketing and strategic growth plan for the Jack Links brand, including the core portfolio of meat snacks, refrigerated snacks, brand extension platforms and partnerships. This senior Marketing leader will have full P & L accountability and be ultimately responsible for delivering on all volume and profit objectives for the Jack Link's brand.The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Lead, coach and professionally develop team members with a focus on developing functional, interpersonal, and leadership skills.  Understand, develop and maintain the core Company competencies: Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability, Communicate Effectively, Instills Trust, Drives Results, and Situational Adaptability in one’s self as well as the Marketing TeamLead agencies and vendors to deliver projectsDevelop and guide the strategic initiatives for the brands in service of the Company’s overall objectives, goals and strategies Ensure all brands have a clear, strong, and well-communicated consumer-based differentiated brand positioning that provides clear direction for the organization across product, brand, and class of trade Identify new product and commercial opportunities to drive revenue, margin and profit growth Assess competitive threats, determine best courses of action to mitigate potential risks, and execute accordinglyLead with partnerships team, including innovation, communications, strategic vision and executionManage a distinct Stage Gate approach with the appropriate processes, tools, and metrics to support new growth opportunitiesAssess and prioritize business initiatives in an environment of rapid change.  Respond and manage quickly to market opportunities, sometimes with limited information Champion the integrated communications process to drive exceptional consumer communication, including traditional media, digital media, social media, email, and public relations, with the internal marketing services partner as applicableBe a visible and vocal champion for all Jack Link's brands within the Company and with customers and partners Function as a core equity assets steward for designated global/major regional brand(s) as appropriate Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary