Job Summary: SunOpta, a leading company specializing in the sourcing, processing, and production of organic, natural, and non-GMO plant- and fruit-based food and beverage product, is looking for a self-motivated and independent Associate Marketing Manager to support SunOpta’s Fruit-based Food and Beverage team in its mission to profitably grow the business. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are investing in growth across our platforms.Essential Functions of the Job:Lead internal cross functional team of supply chain, R&D, finance, and sales to Monitor industry trends, consumer insights, and competitive set.Make strategic recommendations based on business results and marketplace dynamics to support on-going growth objectives.Analyze 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 growth. Closely collaborate with sales to maximize profitability of assigned customers & channels.Other duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: None.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree.2 years of General Management, Marketing, and/or Product Management or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications:MBA.Manufacturing, Food/Ag, and/or CPG experience.B2B marketing experience supporting strategic customer accounts.Knowledge and Skills: Must possess strategic thinking, leadership, teamwork, andanalytical skills.Creativity and effective interpersonal communication skills required. Strong strategic skills required as incumbent must drive short- and long-term brand & category growth and profitability. Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work effectively across the organization and foster teamwork cross-functionally. Must be highly accountable and with internal drive to accomplish goals. Additional Considerations: Travel Expectation: Up to 10% to various SunOpta locations, to customer meetings, and/or conferences. Location: This role will be located at our US Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN. Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.Please 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.