6-Figure Product Manager - Perishable Products

6-Figure Product Manager – Retail Branded Perishable Products

Position #101941

 

Fortune 500 Corporation in the Midwest is Offering a Significant Career Opportunity:A recognized industry leader with sales of over $6BSustained profitable growth and stabilityA multinational manufacturer and marketer of well known category leading branded productsStrong trade relationships and extensive distribution of existing productsValues its positive, team-oriented, and nonjudgmental cultureProvides freedom to innovateRecognizes the importance of work/family balance

Opportunity

As a Product Manager, the successful candidate will develop and execute marketing plans for the Value Added Fresh Products portfolio and will work with fresh perishable products, which require the ability to manage the supply chain and perishable inventory.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and communicate brand marketing plans to meet approved volume and profit objectives and to accomplish long-term strategic growth.  These plans include advertising, promotion, and pricing components. Develop and introduce new product and line extension opportunities. Work closely with other members of Marketing and various functional representatives such as Research & Development, Operations, Accounting, Purchasing, Consumer Insights, Foodservice and Sales to assure coordination of projects. Work with advertising agency to develop and implement advertising plans and sales training materials for assigned products. Monitor product integrity and quality standards to assure that all conform to requirements. Work closely with sales and retail customers.

Qualifications and CapabilitiesBachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of experience in retail branded marketing or sales related experience. Must have knowledge of perishable product sales and/or marketing. Well developed written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in ACNielsen data a plusStrong cross-functional team leadership skills and experience.Ability to travel approximately 30% of the timeMust be a U.S. Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have a valid work visa.

Compensation/Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package: Competitive base salary plus bonus, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and paid relocation.

 

If you substantially meet these qualifications and would like to be considered, email your MS Word resume to jen941@qnasearch.com and include reference code #101941 in the subject line. 

Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we will only be able to contact those that have the closest match to our client’s needs.  No calls please.