Director, Brand Marketing
Canton, Ma, Us
Responsible for development and execution of all strategic marketing plans and programs for $550 million Ice Cream business with a $20 million marketing budget. Led all facets of marketing, including, branding, positioning, marketing calendar, long term and short term strategic planning, communication plans, market research, new product development, P & Ls, and sales & product forecasting. Drove the first-generation Dunkin’/Baskin-Robbins Co-Brand store test to determine labor and operational efficiencies of the “new box”. Learnings fueled building of business case that was adopted by both Brands as way to improve store level unit economics and build store count.Led innovative consumer insight process to develop long-term innovation pipeline and focus for the brand. Filled pipeline with five new innovations, surpassing consumer hurdles and capable of growing the business +15% over three years.Set and evaluated brand priorities to ensure best use of resources. Successful analysis led to reorganization and repositioning of Brand Marketing team to focus on growth platforms and consumer target opportunities.