Sr Manager DCS & Inno Functional Snacking

Sr Manager DCS & Inno Functional Snacking

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey's enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom.

Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

The Senior Brand Manager, Demand Creation Strategy for Functional Snacking & Protein leads high-impact growth initiatives across priority snacking platforms. This role identifies and shapes consumer-led innovation and brand strategies, owns initiatives from insight through commercialization and post-launch learning, and helps expand Hershey's presence in underdeveloped and high-growth spaces. You will provide people leadership for two direct reports while partnering across Marketing, Insights, R&D, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial teams.

• Lead demand creation strategies and initiative roadmaps for Functional Snacking & Protein, using consumer insights, category trends, and performance data.

• Develop Protein and White Space innovation from ideation and concept development through stage-gate review and commercialization.

• Own go-to-market strategy for launches and growth initiatives, including positioning, activation plans, and cross-channel execution.

• Monitor consumer, customer, and financial performance; lead post-launch reviews and apply learning to future portfolio and innovation decisions.

• Integrate cross-functional teams, surface risks and tradeoffs, and influence decisions in a fast-moving, matrixed environment.

• Coach and develop two direct reports, building accountability, engagement, strong execution, and professional growth.

Minimum Education & Requirements

Experience:

7+ years of relevant experience in brand management, innovation, strategy, or category leadership within CPG; food experience strongly preferred. Experience must include ownership of innovation initiatives or launches, translating consumer insights into actionable strategies, and influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred.

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work. Health & Wellbeing:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health Financial Security:
Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match Time Off & Flexibility:
Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable Growth & Development:
Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility.