Job Location: Remote
Pay Level: 2B
This position will be posted internally until the close of business on February 20, 2026.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager, International Brand & Portfolio Strategy and Performance plays a critical role in shaping and accelerating the performance of Hershey’s international brand portfolio. This role partners closely with International Marketing, Regional Brand teams, and Global Centers of Excellence to drive brand strategy, portfolio prioritization, performance management, consumer insights, and marketing excellence across international markets.
The role focuses on elevating how Hershey’s brands perform globally—ensuring brand strategies are consumer-led, clearly defined, and translated into strong in-market execution. The Manager integrates consumer insights, brand and business performance analytics, and marketing best practices to unlock growth, strengthen brand health, and scale winning approaches across regions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
International Brand & Portfolio Strategy
• Shape and evolve international brand strategies and brand roles by market
• Support portfolio prioritization and long-range brand planning
• Ensure global brand strategies reflect international market needs
Brand & Business Performance Management
• Lead ongoing performance management for international brands
• Develop integrated dashboards linking brand health, business results, and marketing effectiveness
• Identify performance gaps and recommend actions to accelerate growth
Consumer & Shopper Insights Leadership
• Leverage consumer and shopper insights to inform brand and portfolio decisions
• Synthesize insights across markets to identify scalable growth opportunities
• Champion consumer-centric decision making
Marketing Excellence & Capability Building
• Advance marketing excellence and best practices across international markets
• Identify and scale winning brand and marketing approaches
• Strengthen connections between strategy, execution, and learning
Collaboration & Influence
• Act as a strategic connector across Global Brand, International Marketing, Insights, and Finance
• Influence through insight-driven storytelling and clear recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years experience in brand strategy, portfolio strategy, marketing strategy, or insights
• Strong analytical and performance management capabilities
• Experience working across international or multi-market environments
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
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