Product Manager

Function: MarketingPay Type: ExemptPosition Number: 90102983 Mgr BrandEmployee Type: Full Time Shift N/AJob Description: SUMMARY: This position is responsible for brand positioning, developing sustainable points of difference vs. the competition; packaging design; project management with the ability to lead multiple high profile cross-functional initiatives simultaneously; intimate understanding of production & R&D related to his/her categories including a strong rapport with the production facilities and involvement in process improvement projects; leadership of new product development projects resulting in substantial needle-moving improvement in category volume and EBIT; key account presentation building and cooperative selling with the sales force; promotion development and execution down to the broker/account level. REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIREMENTS
Education: B.S. degree preferably in Business, MBA preferred.Experience: 5+ years experience; 4+ years of marketing/product mgmt. experience preferably with an established food company; experience in building products and programs for a retail environment; previous P&L management experience; experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, Freshlook); consumer promotion and advertising exposure.Computer Skills: Microsoft expertise. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills a must.Travel: 6-10 trips per year POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing