Job DescriptionBrand Manager - Planters® Portfolio - Foodservice/Convenience Channel (Austin, MN)Hormel Foods CorporationTo save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Business planning, P&L management, business initiative execution: Develops and executes the annual operating plan (AOP) financial targets. Establishes business objectives, strategies, and tactics to attain AOP. Achieves volume, net revenue, and gross margin targets.
- Brand Equity Management: Leads brand equity development and consumer engagement strategies and tactics to achieve consumer and business objectives. Works with agency partners to create annual consumer media, promotion and public relations plans.
- Innovation/Renovation: Leads future growth by identifying new product and line extension opportunities by analyzing consumer trends, determining specific market needs and potential, and building a business case. Actively manages total branded portfolio to ensure relevancy (sku rationalization, PPA, all customer/consumer touchpoints)
- Sales Enablement: Fosters strong relationships with the Direct Sales and Distribution Team, as well as our Agency Partners (Brokers) that support our C-store and Unattended retail initiatives. Provides strategic support (presentations, support materials) to enable our commitment to being an indispensable business partner and thought leader in the Convenience channel.
- Cost and Margin Leadership: Leads operations, logistics, forecasting, and purchasing departments to management of finished goods and supply inventories. Leads and manages indirect cross-functional team members to accomplish projects that support brand initiatives and business needs.
- Channel Development: Works collaboratively with category management on strategic selling. Develops trade strategy. Monitors marketplace dynamics and implements corrective action when and where necessary.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establishes strong and trusted working relationships with cross functional team members.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position will be offered as either a Brand Manager I or Brand Manager II level depending on candidates experience and skillset.
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of marketing or Brand Management experience.
- Retail/CPG marketing or sales experience preferred
- Pattern of initiative
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment on a variety of complex projects
- Strong analytical and time management skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated creative thinking skills
- Demonstrated aptitude and effectiveness in budget and financial management
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
- Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
LOCATION:Austin, Minnesota (Hormel Global Headquarters) A comprehensive relocation package will be provided to the Austin, MN area if needed.
At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between
$107,000 - $159,000 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers
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