Foodservice Brand Manager - K12

Brand Manager – Foodservice Channel - K12 Segment & Control Label Turkey

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 include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and 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 America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s 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 world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and executes the annual marketing plan which is designed to achieve volume and margin goals for assigned categories.
• Works closely with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Operations coordinating production with forecasted demand, monitoring product quality, and working on projects pertaining to specific products and categories. This individual will also work closely with other cross-functional departments (QC, Packaging, R&D, Purchasing, Cost Accounting, Demand Planning, etc.).
• Oversees strategic brand plan completion and all aspects of brand management related to assigned categories.
• Works directly with JT Mega (agency) to develop creative strategies designed to help deliver sales goals.
• Actively involved in developing and delivering product training, along with assisting with customer visits when assigned categories are in scope.
• Involved in new item development and innovation strategies for the category, which may include working closely with the Innovation Team Lead for Foodservice.
• Works closely with the foodservice sales force to execute marketing plans to drive both tonnage and profitable growth for assigned categories.
• Follows raw material markets and makes pricing decisions on assigned items.
• Makes periodic trips to the field to get front line exposure to specific markets so he/she/they can recommend plans that exploit favorable conditions or correct problem areas.
• Attends industry conferences to remain knowledgeable on channel specific insights and regulatory compliance needs.
• Closely monitors inventories such that order fill is maximized while distressed sales are limited.
• Collaborates closely with One Supply Chain to maximize raw material utilization and customer demand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position will be offered as either a Brand Manager I or Brand Manager II level depending on candidates experience and skillset.

Required

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of Foodservice marketing or Foodservice sales experience.
• High level of emotional intelligence, champion of a positive culture, and leadership capabilities that have been clearly demonstrated.
• Demonstrated aptitude and effectiveness in budget and financial management.
• Ability to lead a cross functional team without authority.
• A pattern of initiative.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The 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.
• 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 Willmar, MN (Jennie-O Headquarters)

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 $104,600 - $156,200 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 coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel 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.