Business Manager

Job Summary:This position leads the internal business team in the low acid aseptic and fruit- based snacking for a group of key customers in private label and co-manufacturing. Essential Functions of the Job: Lead internal cross functional team of supply chain R&D finance and sales to create launch and support strategic initiativesIdentify strategic customer & innovation targets to grow our business in fruit snacks and low acid asepticMonitor industry trends consumer insights and competitive setMake strategic recommendations based on business results and marketplace dynamics to support on-going growth objectivesAnalyze complex business data and situations and develop a range of solutions; analyze secondary data to mine insights trends and uncover root cause of changes in consumer behavior or channel/retailer performance Manage current portfolio in pricing contracts and sales growthClosely collaborate with sales to maximize profitability of assigned customers & channelsSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree required; MBA preferred4 years of General Management Marketing and/or Product Management or other relevant Qualifications:Manufacturing Food/Ag and/or CPG experience.B2B marketing experience supporting strategic customer accountsKnowledge and Skills:Must possess strategic thinking leadership teamwork and analytical skillsCreativity and effective interpersonal communication skills requiredStrong strategic skills required as incumbent must drive short- and long-term brand & category growth and profitabilityDemonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work effectively across the organization and foster teamwork cross-functionallyMust be highly accountable and with internal drive to accomplish goalsAdditional Considerations:Travel Expectation: Up to 15% to various SunOpta locations to customer meetings and for role will be located at our office in Eden Prairie or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be Environment/Physical Demands:Approximately 95% of work is done in an office environment; 5% of work may be performed in a manufacturing environment. Featured benefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Family leavePaid maternity leave401(k) with MatchVoluntary Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospital indemnityPaid HolidaysTuition assistanceShort-term and Long-term Disability insurancePlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.