Michael Foods, Inc.

Senior Director, B2B Pet

Michael Foods, Inc.$200K — $250K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in B2B sales and marketing leadership roles.
  • Strong financial acumen with proven P&L management skills.
  • Experience in the food or consumer packaged goods industry, preferably with a focus on pet products.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholder decisions.
  • Track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
  • Excellent negotiation and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the P&L and financial performance of the B2B Pet business.
  • Develop annual operating plans and long-range strategies for future success.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities and optimize operations.
  • Build and develop a high-performing sales and marketing organization.
  • Represent the business in executive-level customer meetings and negotiations.
  • Translate complex challenges into actionable strategies and priorities.
  • Oversee plans across various distribution channels including eCommerce and traditional retail.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for candidates willing to move to Fenton or Lakeville.
  • Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for career growth and mobility within Post Consumer Brands.
  • Collaborative culture that encourages entrepreneurial ownership and innovation.
  • Ability to shape the future direction of the business with significant autonomy.
Full Job Description
Location Description

Post Consumer Brands' Fenton office serves as a satellite corporate location supporting a variety of business functions. With approximately 100 employees, the office works closely with headquarters to drive operations across finance, IT, marketing, and supply chain.

About the Fenton Community:
  • Fenton is a suburban community within the St. Louis metropolitan area, offering convenient access to major highways and business hubs.
  • The area provides a mix of commercial activity, parks, shopping, and dining options.
  • Its central location and connectivity make it a practical and accessible place to work.

Responsibilities

About the Role

As Sr. Director, B2B Pet, you will lead a dynamic business that includes both private label and co-manufacturing partnerships across the pet food industry. Reporting to the SVP/GM, B2B, this role owns the business strategy, commercial performance, customer relationships, and talent development efforts needed to drive sustainable growth and profitability. You'll lead a team of sales and marketing professionals while partnering across the organization to deliver results and unlock new growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the P&L and financial performance of the B2B Pet business, delivering against revenue, profit, and growth objectives.
  • Develop annual operating plans, long-range strategies, innovation pipelines, and business development initiatives that position the business for future success.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities, improve margins, optimize the portfolio, and drive operational excellence.
  • Build and develop a high-performing sales and marketing organization through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and strategic hiring.
  • Serve as a senior commercial leader with key customers and partners, representing the business in executive-level customer meetings and negotiations.
  • Translate complex business challenges into clear strategies, priorities, and action plans that align teams and stakeholders.
  • Lead the development and execution of plans across private label, co-manufacturing, eCommerce, club, specialty, and traditional retail channels.
  • Partner across the enterprise to leverage resources, influence decision-making, and accelerate growth within a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

Why You'll Love This Role
  • Run a business within a business. You'll have the autonomy and influence to shape the future direction of a significant B2B Pet portfolio while leveraging the resources of an established consumer packaged goods leader.
  • Make a visible impact. Your strategies, decisions, and leadership will directly influence commercial performance, innovation, and long-term growth.
  • Lead with influence. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the organization to drive meaningful business results.
  • Develop talent and build capability. You'll inherit a solid team and have the opportunity to strengthen and grow organizational capability even further.
  • Expand your career possibilities. This role offers exposure to both private label and branded businesses, creating opportunities for future growth and mobility across Post Consumer Brands.
  • Work where big ambitions are welcome. Here you'll find the right balance of entrepreneurial ownership, collaborative culture, and meaningful opportunity.

Location & Travel
  • Location: Fenton (St. Louis), MO or Lakeville, MN *Relocation assistance available
  • Hybrid work schedule, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office
  • Travel will be required to support customer engagement, leadership meetings, and business operations across manufacturing and partner locations.

Compensation
  • The targeted base compensation for this position is $200,000-250,000.

Ready to Make an Impact

If you're a strategic business leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and wants the opportunity to shape the future of a growing pet business, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Post Consumer Brands and discover a place where your leadership can influence strategy, drive meaningful business results, and leave a lasting handprint on the organization. Bring your passion, ambition, and expertise and help us create what's next.

Discover just right. Apply today.

The pay range for this position is $184,357 - $302,345 per year.

About Michael Foods, Inc.

Michael Foods is a leading producer and distributor of value-added food products. The company's products include egg products, refrigerated potato products, and cheese and dairy products. Michael Foods' egg products are used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, soups, sauces, and prepared meals. The company's potato products are used in a variety of food products, including mashed potatoes, hash browns, and potato pancakes. Michael Foods was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Learn more about Michael Foods, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1908

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