Purpose and Scope/General Summary: Pilgrim’s is searching for a Category Manager to drive profitable growth into the Retail Deli/Wholesale channel. This role will engage cross functionally with market intelligence, revenue management, commerce, research & development, operations, supply chain and sales/CSR functions to drive results within the focus portfolio. This role will own the Profit & Loss statement (PnL), in coordination with divisional finance, for a 100M pound value added business and execute category marketing fundamentals (price, promotion, placement, product & profit).

Candidates must… be a cultural fit for Pilgrim’s, take initiative, communicate, work independently & cross functionally, build meaningful relationships, simplify complex analysis, and provide actionable fact-based recommendations to deliver results.

This role will be on-site in Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate headquarters and report into the Head of Category Management – Foodservice/Deli

Responsibilities:

• Own the PnL: for Pierce® and Private Label brands sold into Retail Deli/Wholesale.
• Drive Profitable Growth: own and understand all fundamentals for core portfolio related to mix, price and cost; engage cross-functionally to identify opportunities that support profitable growth and work with external stakeholders to realize that growth.
• Fact Based, Analytically Driven: lead quantitative and qualitative portfolio performance analysis, leverage that analysis to drive insights and recommendations that support profitable growth, execute strategic initiatives in support of our long-term growth plan.
• Execute Fundamentals: related to product (market relevant & competitive mix of items), price (that supports market relevant and profitable growth), promotions (that drive positive return on investment and improve run-rate for focus products), and placement (build GTM content for the appropriate customer segments that support strategic share growth).
• Engage & Collaborate: leverage cross-functional resources to continuously improve our focus portfolio with strategic product & GTM implementation; renovate our core portfolio to drive competitiveness, support innovation that drives differentiation, build GTM plans for breakthrough innovation and meet growth objectives.
• Communicate: build relationships with all internal/external stakeholders, understand the team members core functions, hold each other accountable to deliver results; drive simple/concise/relevant communications to stakeholders so they can be more effective.
• Subject Matter Expert: know your category, portfolio, and target customer segments intimately; communicate need states cross-functionally; be the champion for both the product and the target customers internally.
• Committed: be committed to your cross-functional teams, your core responsibilities, and your own personal development.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or similar field preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in business management, marketing, supply chain, or analysis.
• CPG/Food marketing experience preferred; food industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of interdepartmental functions and experience in interacting closely with the sales team as well as other teams cross functionally.
• Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Strong financial and quantitative analytical skills with core competency in Excel, PPT and Word.
• Excellent project management skills, ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
• Ability to participate in strategic and annual planning.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal presentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $115,000 - $135,000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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