Lay's Senior Brand Manager

PepsiCo
PepsiCo

Turkey · Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

Posted on Jun 21, 2026
Overview

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Pepsi, Doritos and Lipton Ice Tea, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact on your career and on the world around you.

We are looking for a Lay's Senior Brand Manager who will lead Lay’s brand agenda in Turkey across Core and Baked portfolios, driving growth through brand strategy, innovation, and integrated communications. Accountable for delivering aligned local strategies with Global and Sector priorities, strengthening brand equity, and ensuring sustainable, profitable growth.
Responsibilities
  • Brand Strategy & GovernanceLeads development and execution of short- and long-term brand strategies, ensuring alignment with Global and Sector frameworks and consistency across all touchpoints
  • Consumer-Led GrowthTranslates consumer insights into scalable brand platforms, communication strategies, and growth opportunities
  • Innovation & Portfolio ManagementOwns end-to-end innovation pipeline (short & long term); leads cross-functional local & global teams to deliver strong pipeline and support portfolio expansion
  • Campaign Development & DeploymentLeads integrated campaign development (TV, digital, PR), ensuring delivery of high-quality assets and executional excellence
  • Annual Planning & Commercial CalendarOwns brand plans and calendar, ensuring alignment with commercial priorities and strong in-market execution
  • Financial & Performance ManagementManages A&M investments to optimize ROI; tracks performance against KPIs including growth, market share, equity, and innovation contribution
  • Cross-Functional LeadershipDrives alignment and execution with R&D, Insights, Finance, Commercial, and agency partners
  • Global & Sector AlignmentEnsures local strategies and executions are consistent with global brand guidelines and priorities
  • Pep+ Agenda IntegrationEmbeds Pep+ priorities into brand strategy and execution in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required (MBA preferred)
  • 8+ years of marketing experience, preferably in FMCG brand management
  • Proven track record in brand strategy, innovation, and integrated campaign development
  • Strong strategic thinking and consumer-centric mindset
  • Demonstrated leadership and influencing capability in matrix environments
  • Strong execution discipline and project management capability
  • Financial acumen with experience managing A&M budgets
  • Fluent in Turkish and English