Director, Global Markets New Business

Overview

Reporting to a Vice President & General Manager, you will design and execute strategies to develop business in new international markets outside of North America. You will identify growth opportunities, create commercially viable market entry plans, and lead cross‑functional teams to ensure profitable and sustainable expansion beyond Conagra’s current Global Markets footprint. You will combine strategic vision, cultural intelligence, and disciplined execution to scale Conagra Brands globally and enable our accelerated international growth plan.

• Define and implement expansion and growth strategies for new international markets.

• Map business opportunities and develop action plans across Sales, Brand, Finance, Research & Development, and Supply Chain.

• Lead cross‑functional teams, including Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources, to ensure seamless execution and integration.

• Develop and validate commercialization plans, including market sizing and return‑on‑investment analysis.

• Oversee profit and loss management to ensure strong returns.

• Manage key aspects of market entry including portfolio selection, trademark registration, sourcing, and route‑to‑market partnerships.

• Ensure regulatory compliance, product registration, and demand planning for each market.

• Monitor and report growth metrics, including awareness, household penetration, distribution, trial, and market share.

• Promote the adoption and customization of global playbooks and best practices.

• Provide strategic updates and governance to executive leadership.

• Ensure timely and successful product launches aligned with company standards.

• Travel up to 25%.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 7+ years of consumer packaged goods experience leading international markets; food industry experience preferred.

• Experience in strategic planning, disciplined execution, and P&L management.

• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

• Experience evaluating where to play and how to win in new markets.

• Proven success leading cross‑functional teams and managing international initiatives.

• Demonstrated success designing and executing commercial strategies adaptable to diverse global markets.

• Advanced negotiation, risk management, and executive decision‑making skills.

• Strong organizational capability, critical thinking, and a results‑oriented mindset.

• Proficiency with project management tools, market analysis, and product development.

• Skill in influencing, driving alignment, and delivering operational excellence.

Number of Days in Office: 3

Pay Range:$133,000-$197,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health:
  Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth:
  Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth:
  Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance:
  Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We’re in the business of building champions — within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.