Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesAs a Business Unit Manager, you'll own the financial performance and strategic direction of assigned product categories while partnering across the organization to optimize inventory, production, pricing, and customer satisfaction.
- Own the P&L performance and strategic direction for assigned product categories
- Develop pricing strategies and maximize category profitability
- Balance customer demand with production capacity and inventory availability
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Materials Management, Product Development, and Finance to make data-driven business decisions
- Evaluate new product opportunities and support commercialization initiatives
- Analyze market trends, USDA reports, and competitive intelligence to guide business strategy
- Develop inventory strategies that minimize waste while maximizing customer service
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning efforts
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational and financial performance
Qualifications & CompetenciesWe're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges and making decisions in a fast-changing environment.
Successful candidates typically bring:
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strategic thinking with an analytical, data-driven mindset
- Experience managing product portfolios, categories, or business performance
- The ability to influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
- Confidence making decisions with incomplete information
- Resilience, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Why join usThis role offers the opportunity to truly own your business while working alongside talented professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
You'll enjoy:
- High visibility across the organization
- Ownership of strategic business decisions
- Significant cross-functional exposure
- Leadership that coaches, supports, and develops talent
- Clear career advancement opportunities across commercial, operations, and leadership roles
Agency Statement:Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.
