Sr. Marketing Manager, Bread and Retail Foodservice

General Mills

$128K — $214K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in brand management or related fields
  • Experience in retail marketing within grocery or club channels
  • Ability to manage P&L and business plans
  • Proven track record of leveraging consumer insights for growth
  • Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional decisions
  • Strong business judgment in fast-paced environments
  • Willingness to be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Bread business strategy and profitability
  • Collaborate with Sales to enhance retail relationships and find growth opportunities
  • Develop a pipeline for product innovation and portfolio enhancements
  • Utilize insights to create effective demand-driving plans
  • Set tailored strategies for different retail channels
  • Manage and mentor two marketing team members
  • Work with cross-functional teams on business initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement and financial wellbeing programs
  • Generous time off policies
  • Wellbeing support resources
  • Eligibility for annual incentive programs
Full Job Description
About the Role General Mills' North America Foodservice business is focused on creating growth for customers and consumers across foodservice and retail channels. We are seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to lead our Bread business and Retail Foodservice channel strategy. The Bread business is an approximately $250 million growth platform serving major grocery, mass, and club retailers. While the role sits within Foodservice, it is primarily retail-focused and requires a strong understanding of retail customers, shoppers, and channels. You'll own the Bread P&L, lead the business growth agenda, and manage two direct reports. You'll also help shape strategy across the broader Retail Foodservice portfolio, including frozen baked goods. This role is based at General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What You'll Do • Own the Bread business strategy and P&L, balancing growth, profitability, and investment. • Partner with Sales to strengthen existing retail customer relationships and identify new growth opportunities. • Build a pipeline of innovation, renovation, and portfolio opportunities to support long-term growth. • Use consumer, shopper, and customer insights to develop demand-driving plans for private-label and retailer-branded products. • Set channel strategies across grocery, mass, and club, recognizing the different needs of each retail environment. • Lead and develop two marketing team members while partnering with Finance, Insights, Product Development, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in brand management, channel marketing, innovation, business development, or a related field. • Experience in retail marketing across grocery, mass, club, or comparable channels. • Experience managing or influencing a P&L, business plan, or portfolio-level financial results. • Experience turning consumer, shopper, or customer insights into growth plans. • Experience managing direct reports and influencing cross-functional partners. • Strong business judgment and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. • Ability to be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at General Mills headquarters. Relocation will be provided if you are not local. Preferred Qualifications • Experience across both retail and foodservice. • Experience with private label, retailer-branded products, bakery, packaged foods, or frozen baked goods. • Experience developing customer-specific strategies across grocery, mass, and club channels. Additional Considerations • International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $128,900 - $214,900 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

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