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Sr Product Marketing Associate

Schwan's Company

Hopkins, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Billing, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budget Management, Business Processes, Cafeteria, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Computer Skills, Consumer Promotions, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Financial Analysis, Food Services, Geography, Long-Term Profit, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Operational Support, Outbound Marketing, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Planning, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Restaurant, Risk Analysis, Sales, Soccer, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hopkins, MN
POSTED
7 days ago


At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.







We are hiring a Sr Marketing Associate to support our Food Service team in our Hopkins, MN corporate office. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Marketing Manager in developing and executing marketing programs. You will work with cross-functional team members to identify objectives, key phases and product categories, performance metrics, develop ideas and plans and executes accordingly. You lead working teams in delivering key information, metrics to assess the program and plans to support the program.







What You Will Do:





+ Assists in the management of marketing programs as directed to develop objectives, strategies and tactics to achieve long-term growth and profit objectives.



+ Manages technical components of activities/programs and understands the operational support required to execute.



+ Manages program/campaign priorities by creating work plans with tasks, milestones, dependencies, deliverables and required resources. Provides overall project management as well as objective creative review.



+ Leads and/or collaborates with cross functional resources and agencies in order to execute marketing programs in areas that may include but are not limited to product development, branding, packaging design, and effective customer/consumer promotions and special events.



+ Assesses and escalates risks to program /campaign deliverables and sustainment in a timely manner to Marketing Managers, Director, Sponsor, etc.



+ Provides day-to-day budget management support for the Marketing team (e.g., coding invoices, creating reports to monitor spending against plan, gathering estimates, etc.)



+ Leverages both quantitative and qualitative information such as consumer research, competitive intelligence, syndicated & secondary data and sales input to customize efforts and sustain our competitive advantage, build strong customer relations and develop annual brand/product plans.



+ Integrates key business priorities and processes across the business unit.



+ Measures program/campaign performance and effectiveness and is expected to digest, understand and share metrics with key stakeholders



+ Represents the team on different projects working with cross-functional team members , and internal/external vendors





What You Will Bring:





+ Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required.



+ Years of Related Experience: Typically has a 3-5 years related experience



+ Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Project Management, financial acumen/analysis, Understanding of the marketing function, marketing tools and methods. Ability to communicate orally and in writing as well as work the ability to work across the organization to utilize leverage and establish synergies. PC skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook products. Knowledge of company and group products, policies and processes along with analytical and communication skills required.





What We Offer:



The base salary range for this position is $68,000 to $90,000 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.







Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.







CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.


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