Associate Brand Manager Fresh PorkCured HamChunk ChickenSaucesBouillon Retail Corporate Office (Austin, MN)

ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER FRESH PORK/CURED HAM/CHUNK CHICKEN/SAUCES/BOUILLON RETAIL CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN MN)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersSkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Wholly HormelBlack Label ColumbusJennie-Oand more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worlds Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food.to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business planning P&L management business initiative execution:Assists in the development and execution of annual operating plan (AOP) financial targets. Helps to establish business objectives strategies and tactics to attain AOP. Achieves volume net revenue and gross margin. Works with Retail FP&A for monitoring and updating P&L forecasts. Reviews raw material market trends and adjusts pricing accordingly.

• Product Management: Works closely with operations of product lines to determine production capacity availability to develop products under customer label that fit within the brand and customer strategies.

• Strategy Development: Participate in the development of products for the Retail division working with marketing leadership on prioritization of commodity and utilization of company resources.

• Supply Chain Partnership: Supports 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.

• Execution: Manages the day-to-day execution of the business including but not limited to item setup packaging projects new item development project management etc.

• Cost and Margin Leadership:Supports 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 the S&OE process for the portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelors degree.
• 1 year of marketing marketing related or sales experience.
• 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.
• Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

• 2 years of marketing marketing related or CPS or FS sales experience.

LOCATION:Austin MN

A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin MN area will be offered if required.

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 the Associate Brand Manager role is between$90975 - $127350 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.

BENEFITS:Other components of Hormel Foods total compensation package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision coveragediscretionary annual merit increases bonuses and profit sharing 401(k) with employer match stock purchase plan relocation assistance paid time off free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:10% of the time

For immediate consideration apply online at: Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support understanding and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.