Sr. Manager, Marketing, Emerging Categories & Channels, Th&S, Uscan

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

As a Sr. Marketing Manager, you'll drive growth and innovation in emerging categories like Confectionery, Nutrition, and Private Label. Lead strategic marketing initiatives, collaborate across teams, and make a real impact in fast-evolving markets.

Following the recent repositioning of our US/Canada Marketing team as a proactive growth engine, enabling strategic planning, innovation, and consistent brand experiences, this is your chance to make a measurable impact, operate with autonomy, and champion innovation in a high-visibility role.

What you will do:

Strategic Leadership & Category Development

• Develop and execute marketing strategies for emerging categories and channels.

• Align growth plans with global and regional objectives.

• Advise senior leadership and drive business growth through market analysis and innovation.

• Guide budget planning and recommend profitability improvements.

Channel & Customer Engagement

• Lead channel strategy for Food Service and Distribution.

• Build plans to expand Private Label.

• Support sales by identifying target customers and tracking key account engagement.

• Participate in customer meetings to inform solutions and drive conversion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation

• Partner with Sales, R&D, and Commercial teams to launch products and deliver channel solutions.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for cohesive go-to-market strategies.

• Represent marketing in strategic forums and cross-functional meetings.

• Develop sales tools and train teams on portfolio and category trends.

Market Intelligence & Value Proposition

• Analyze market and competitors to identify growth opportunities.

• Consolidate customer insights to guide innovation and business cases.

• Develop compelling value propositions for product launches.

• Maintain local market knowledge to support business development.

Healthful Solutions & Strategic Priorities

• Lead marketing initiatives for Healthful Solutions, focusing on wellness and nutrition trends.

• Execute solution-based marketing strategies and uphold Marketing Excellence standards.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Food Science/Technology, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)

• Proven experience in B2B Food Ingredient Marketing

• Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives

• Ability to operate autonomously and launch impactful projects

• Expertise in strategic marketing planning, product launches, and value proposition development

• Skilled storyteller, able to create insight-driven concepts and presentations

• Strong business acumen for financial analysis and growth planning

• Ability to translate strategy into actionable tactics

• Experience developing sales tools and supporting tactics

• International work experience

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Strong project management and presentation skills

Who you are:

• Strategic storyteller-delivers insight-driven initiatives that inspire teams and customers.

• Autonomous leader-launches impactful projects and translates strategy into winning business tactics.

• Collaborative influencer-shares expertise, drives cross-functional success, and advances both local and global goals.

• Business builder-combines sharp financial acumen with market analysis to develop growth plans and value propositions.

• Engaging communicator-excels in presentations, project management, and building strong relationships across teams.

• Flexible team player-adapts quickly, works independently, and thrives in dynamic environments.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package- Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success

• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support- Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being

• Flexible Work Arrangements- We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally

• Career Growth- Learning, training, and development opportunities.

• Employee Recognition Program- A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

• Employee Referral Program- Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they're hired

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range:

$149,400.00-$199,200.00 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.