Associate Manager UFS Operations

Associate Manager UFS Operations – Unilever Food Solutions

Location:
Remote – Hoboken, NJ

Who We Are
Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the €3bn+ food service division of Unilever, leading the dynamic Food Service market across its categories. UFS drives growth through data‑driven, technology‑enabled Go‑to‑Market capabilities, aiming to reach 3 million operators by 2030.

Pay:
The range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Bonus and long‑term incentive (LTI) are eligible.

Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, retirement savings, life, disability, parental leave, paid vacation, voluntary benefits.

Purpose of the Job
We are searching for an experienced Brand Manager to leverage global strategy and local insights to strengthen the existing portfolio with sharp strategic focus, portfolio strategy and build the future portfolio with clear category roadmap and innovation plan for Out‑of‑Home across key Cooking Aids Categories.

• Drive core portfolio growth and create a clear roadmap for sub‑brands.
• Full P&L and marketing budget responsibility, coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
• Design roadmap for sub‑categories within Bases category, defend or accelerate plays.
• Lead innovation and renovation project management, portfolio transformation and brand communication.
• Own portfolio positioning, sustainable growth strategy and execute market share win.
• Operate full Operator Lifecycle and partner with Operator Experience Marketing for CX.
• Own local category strategy, innovation roadmap and brand‑led growth initiatives.
• Drive business transformation via progressive innovation platforms and global teams.
• Understand category insights, trends, opportunities and competition.

• Country & stakeholder management.
• Digital marketing execution.
• P&L reviews and analysis.
• Budget ownership.

• 2+ years international marketing experience, including innovation management.
• Brand / Category management experience.
• Innovation & renovation project management.
• Strong price positioning and tracking.
• Creation of purpose‑led brand content.
• Sales enablement in B2B food service.
• Strategy execution for growth and customer experience.
• Deep understanding of sales/marketing funnels, operator lifecycle, and marketing automation.
• Customer centricity and content performance measurement.

• Project management.
• Advanced digital skills.
• Finance literacy.
• Communication skills.

• Caring Deeply.
• Positive Tension for Bigger Outcomes.
• Staying Three Steps Ahead.
• Delivering with Excellence.
• Focus on What Matters Most.

Unilever is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran or disability status.

COVID‑19 vaccination may be required for remote positions. Religious or medical accommodations will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.