Head of Digital Channel - Hotel Chocolat US

Mars
Newark, NJ
Job Description:

Head of Digital Channel - Hotel Chocolat US

Chicago, IL

Newark, NJ

Hybrid (on-site 3 days a week)

Hotel Chocolat has built a strong position as the UK’s favorite premium chocolate brand

As we enter the second phase of US rollout, driving our 3-channel compounding flywheel, The Digital channel will be one of the most critical pieces for reach and scale. The Head of Digital for Hotel Chocolat US will provide strategic digital channel leadership as part of the US Leadership team and will lead the development and execution of our direct to consumer and digital reseller partners such as Amazon and Tik Tok Shop. They will ensure sound business analysis and optimization of sales, Customer acquisition costs and lifetime value, optimization of our current D2C platform and build our Digital Reseller strategy. Focus on delivering sales volume and earnings performance tracking and analysis, delivery of key initiatives, marketing and trade investment as well as delivering on key sales KPI financials. They will be responsible for locking in Year 1 programs as well as building for the future.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • 5+ years’ experience leading digital channel expansion with strong focus on direct to consumer and pureplay
  • Digital P&L management, S&OP and 5-year planning
  • Strong understanding of Pureplay and last mile delivery customers
  • Revenue, conversion and trading performance in an online setting, Including customer journeys and optimization
  • Leading and building diverse teams
  • Key understanding of Annual Execution plan and 5-year IVCP Inputs
  • Well-developed organization skills to manage multiple projects and priorities

Nice to have

  • Multi-channel or specialty channel experience
  • SRM/Pricing, Customer Marketing and sales infrastructure/operations experience a plus

What would be your key responsibilities?

  • To partner with US GM as part of the US Leadership Team to develop short- and long-term strategic direction for D2C, Omni channel and Pureplay partners within the digital channel.
  • Own digital channel strategy and planning, deployment and performance
  • Own Full Digital P&L including demand and revenue, cost and overheads.
  • Lead development of the digital channel demand signal and short/long term promotional plans for S&OP and S&OE.
  • Work alongside finance and marketing to build the 5-year Value Creation plan (IVCP) over the mid- and long-term horizon, mapping out key scenarios for profitable growth within the digital channel
  • Drive performance across key digital metrics Including lifetime value, customer conversion and customer acquisition.

What can you expect from Hotel Chocolat?

  • We offer a range extending from luxury giftable chocolates to alcohol and our pioneering drinking chocolate system; the Velvetiser. Our mission is to make people and nature happy through chocolate. Customers, colleagues, cacao farmers and suppliers can all benefit from the success we make together.
  • A competitive salary and Incentives based on performance
  • 50% unlimited staff discount to treat yourself and your friends and family
  • 70% discount off a stay in our Hotel in St Lucia
  • We recognize that our employees may wish to balance their work and family/home life and therefore we are open to discussions around flexible working
  • A chance to work in an exciting, innovative and expanding company

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits .

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 169,840.00 - USD 233,530.00
Posted 2026-02-26

Recommended Jobs

Lead Piping Designer

KBR
Newark, NJ

Title: Lead Piping Designer KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-13

Cloud Security Engineer-1

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
Rahway, NJ

The Associate Director, Product Security Platform Engineering, plays a critical role in integrating security controls across cloud environments, application developer ecosystems, and corporate in…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-27

Supply Chain and Master Data Analyst II

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Edison, NJ

We Are Teva We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delive…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-23

Accounting Intern

Veolia
Paramus, NJ

Company Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technol…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-18

Tour Guide

US Ghost Adventures
Asbury Park, NJ

Title: Tour Guide Location: Asbury Park, NJ Are you brave enough to be a ghost tour guide? Ready to share incredible experiences in your city as you bewitch and enchant audiences? Then embrace …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-20

Key Account Specialist

Brenntag
South Plainfield, NJ

: KEY ACCOUNT SPECIALIST Our team in South Plainfield currently has an opening for a Key Account Specialist YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, communicate, and update customer pricin…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-25

Application Support Executive (Banking & Mortgage Systems)

Purple Drive
Morristown, NJ

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Support Executive to provide technical and business application support within banking and mortgage environments. The role involves maintaining system perf…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-24

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN

Cooper University Health Care
Camden, NJ

About Us At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical inno…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29

Seasonal Bilingual Sales and Operations Associate

Kate Spade
Elizabeth, NJ

Kate Spade is seeking a Seasonal Bilingual Sales and Operations Associate in Elizabeth, NJ. This role involves managing sales operations, supporting sales strategies, and providing bilingual customer …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-06

Catering Server On Call

Dartcor
Morristown, NJ

Ōme Caterers is proud to be part of the Dartcor Enterprises family—a purpose-led organization redefining hospitality as a force for connection, culture, and community. Alongside our sister brands, D…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14