Director, QSR

Position Title: Director, QSR Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 45497 In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. The Director, QSR Snacking is a key member of the North America Commercial Team responsible for leading the strategic direction, portfolio growth, and commercial performance of the QSR Snacking business. This role leads a team of marketers focused on developing and executing annual and long-range strategies that drive profitable growth, expand McCain’s presence on customer menus, and support delivery of McCain’s 2030 growth ambitions. The Director serves as a strategic business leader, partnering across Sales, Innovation, Insights, Marketing Operations, and Go-to-Market teams to translate customer needs into actionable commercial strategies and business results. What you’ll be doing. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, creating alignment, accountability, and momentum across the organization. Define and execute long-term commercial and portfolio strategies for the QSR Snacking business, identifying growth opportunities through customer, consumer, and category insights. Partner with Insights, Innovation, and Go-to-Market teams to develop customer-back solutions and compelling market propositions. Lead annual operating and commercial planning processes, prioritizing innovation and growth initiatives that maximize business performance. Champion customer needs internally and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless execution of strategic priorities. Own channel business performance and P&L outcomes, identifying growth levers and optimizing portfolio mix, profitability, and investment decisions. Lead portfolio reviews and product lifecycle management efforts to ensure a competitive, profitable, and relevant product offering. Support monthly S&OP processes to align supply and demand while driving positive business and financial outcomes. Oversee customer co-development innovation programs, including new product launches, product renovations, packaging, specifications, and commercialization activities. Influence and align stakeholders across functions to successfully execute complex initiatives in a dynamic environment. What you’ll need to be successful. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA strongly preferred. 10+ years of marketing, brand management, or commercial leadership experience within the CPG industry, including a minimum of 5 years in food. Previous P&L ownership and demonstrated success driving profitable growth. Deep knowledge of foodservice marketing, category strategy, and customer-focused commercialization. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial, consumer, and market data into actionable business strategies. Experience leveraging consumer research, customer insights, and syndicated data to inform strategic decisions. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization. Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, talent development, and team building. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and organizational skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while driving execution and accountability. About the team. The Director, QSR Snacking is part of McCain’s North America Commercial organization and leads a team of QSR-focused marketers responsible for portfolio strategy, innovation, commercialization, and business growth. This team works closely with Sales, Insights, Innovation, Supply Chain, Marketing Operations, and Go-to-…

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