Blind Inc.

ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER Bloomington, MN Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com Why This Role Matters: We are searching for an Associate Marketing Manager who is ready to dive in and drive brand and business success. If you have a passion for building businesses, love the challenge of blending analytical insight with creative flair, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you. You’ll be a driving force behind businesses that are poised for high growth and internal visibility. AMM Potential Business Units: + Consumer Brands: Portfolio of leading brands with #1 share position in Pizza, Asian, and Pies while building the next generation of iconic food brands and delivering solutions for our consumers. + Food Service: #1 in Pizza and Asian food categories in the U.S. with strong B2B brands and key top restaurant and C-store brand partners. + Enterprise Marketing: Develops and executes long-range innovation platforms to fuel the company’s continued growth. Your Impact: + Strategic Planning & Analysis: Contribute to the business’ annual operating plan and long-term growth strategies through in-depth analysis of consumer trends, competitive intelligence, and syndicated data. + Business Performance: Monitor and evaluate brand and business performance against KPIs, becoming an expert on volume, profit, and market share, and presenting insights to senior leadership. + Consumer Advocacy & Brand Consistency: Be the voice of the consumer, ensuring brand consistency across products, packaging, and marketing communications, while championing the brand and business integrity. + Integrated Marketing Execution: Collaborate with business teams and agency partners to develop and execute integrated, omni-channel marketing plans that align with consumer targets and business objectives. + Innovation & Product Commercialization: Lead the commercialization of new products, including writing business cases, volume forecasting, consumer research, and post-launch performance analysis. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide ongoing analytical insights into trends, demand planning, budgeting, and volume forecasting, supporting overall business profitability and strategic goals. What You Bring: Education: MBA required; will consider part-time MBA students close to graduation Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + Strategic Marketing Expertise: Strong grasp of marketing frameworks and the ability to translate them into actionable plans. + Data-Driven Insights: Proficiency in analyzing business data and synthesizing it into strategic recommendations. + Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience leading teams through complex projects, driving collaboration and results. + Consumer-Centric Approach: A relentless focus on growth with a consumer-first mindset. + Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across all levels. + Project Management & Analytical Skills: Top-notch project management abilities, attention to detail, and strong analytical acumen. Ready to Join the Table? + Start Date of January or June 2025 + Relocation assistance (if eligible) At Schwan’s Company, we are committed to ensuring that each employee’s compensation reflects their experience, performance, and skills throughout their career. The salary for this role is determined by various factors considered during the hiring process, including education and degree obtained. In addition to a competitive base salary, Schwan’s offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health & wellness benefits, retirement plans, and a Flexible Time Off program. In this role, you will also be eligible for our annual incentive program, with awards based on both individual and organizational performance. The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.