Director, Marketing Brazil & Global Confectionary Lead at Ingredion –

Create the Future with us!

Join us to Lead Innovation and shape the future of our Marketing categories team!

As Director, Marketing Brazil & Global Confectionary, you’ll be part of our incredible team of Marketing.

In this role, you will lead the marketing strategy for Brazil and the Global Confectionery category, driving top-line growth through innovation, category expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work closely with go-to-market teams, global market leaders, and key customers to develop impactful marketing plans, optimize the product portfolio, and identify growth opportunities. You’ll influence business direction, support long-term planning, and develop talent within your team.

Location: São Paulo/Brazil

As part of the Strategy team, your role you’ll be:

• Lead category management for key food, beverages and other industrial categories and applications, using deep market insights to shape strategy and drive growth.
• Develop and execute innovation pipelines, from idea to launch, aligned with consumer trends and customer needs.
• Define and implement marketing plans that elevate specialty ingredients and deliver differentiated value to customers.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to build a long-term innovation agenda and influence the future of the category.
• Leverage competitive intelligence and customer insights to optimize the portfolio and identify new growth opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in a business or marketing role or business support function.
• Demonstrated experience in Marketing in a B2B environment for food and beverage sector.
• Formal Voice-of-Customer (VoC) methodology experience also a plus, to transform market insights into action.
• Fluent in English. Spanish is a differential.

Who are we looking for?

An adept marketer with a keen interest in staying informed about industry trends and a strong passion for the field.

A skilled team player and collaborator who thrives in both independent initiatives and effective communication.

Ingredion Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package aligned with our values and goals. It includes salary, incentives, health benefits, flexibility, learning opportunities, recognition, and well-being.

At our office in São Paulo, you’ll find a friendly environment where you can grow and develop your career. We provide the following benefits:

• Hybrid ways of working: 3 days at the office and 2 days at home
• Medical and dental plan
• Company car
• Bonuses
• On-site restaurant
• Food allowance
• Private pension
• Gympass
• Discounts on medications
• And other amazing benefits.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country