Brand Manager – Planters Portfolio FoodserviceConvenience Channel

Austin, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 104600 - 156200

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Marketing

Job Summary

Description

Brand Manager Planters Portfolio - Foodservice/Convenience Channel

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 includePlanters SkippySPAMHormelNatural Choice Applegate Wholly HormelBlack Label Columbus Jennie-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:

We are seeking a candidate that consistently demonstrates strong work ethic and possesses a strategic mindset. An ideal candidate would practice decisive leadership with a commitment to over-plan performance.

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.

Bachelors 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 MN (Hormel Global Headquarters) or Chicago IL (downtown Chicago office)

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 $104600 - $156200 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 coveragediscretionary 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: 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.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionBrand Manager Planters Portfolio - Foodservice/Convenience ChannelHormel Foods CorporationTo 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 Food...