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Rich Products

Associate Marketing Manager

Rich Products, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266


Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

As an Associate Marketing Manager for ecommerce, you will be contributing to the management of one or more of our brands. This role includes being a key participant in marketing activities including the development and launch of new products, building and updating brand reviews and customer presentations, forecasting, analyzing market performance data, P&L management, SKU rationalization, project management and the development and execution of marketing plans. You will also interface with, and often lead cross-functional teams (Sales, R&D, Finance, Trade Management, Regulatory and Packaging, etc.) on brand initiatives and participate on a cross-divisional Product Category Team.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Assist marketing leadership in planning and executing marketing plans for category/segment within the Division and the associated budget through:Understanding brand equity and competitive advantageManaging brand positioningPackaging development and project managementAdvertising, promotion and public relations -Shopper marketing (consumption, promotion, merchandising development)Evaluating results of marketing programs and making recommendationsAnticipate, identify and analyze consumer and market trends and opportunities to maximize Rich's competitive position.Develop a keen understanding of the Competition, Customers and Consumers; as well as a complete understanding of the brand and individual SKU performance in the market. This includes analysis of multiple data sources. Key activities include:Data analysis to understand brand/SKU results and trends, competitive performance and consumption trendsTurn data into actionable insights to improve brand performanceSales and customer interaction to understand customer needs and opportunitiesSourcing and sharing competitive intelligenceRecommend and work with the Consumer Insights Manager to conduct needed marketing researchPartnering with marketing leadership, assist in the development, maintenance and overall management of the Rich's portfolio to maximize sales and profit potential including:Renovation of existing productsLaunch of new products and line extensionsForecastingSKU rationalizationPricing review and recommendationsP&L ManagementUnderstand the brand and any assigned product line P&L's and complete analyses as required including:Review of monthly product, customer, and category P&L's to manage financial return of the category/brandAnalyze financial impact of new products and product improvementsParticipate in brand reviews with division leadershipStrategic and Process AcumenPartnering with Marketing leadership, participate in the development of category and brand strategies and plans including:Assist in development of the strategic plan and annual operating plan for the categoryPrepare for and participate in annual Joint Sales & Marketing planning processParticipate in the development of the annual marketing plan for the brand

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required, Master’s preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience in a marketing role in food and beverage, food manufacturing or related field. Experience in ecommerce a plus.Demonstrated financial skills to include basic analysis of the P&L and managing a budgetSolid communication skills to include verbal and written capabilities; strong presentation ability.Demonstrated leadership, taking initiative and delivering results.Ability to lead and facilitate key customer interactions.Demonstrated success in managing and directing change.Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Travel may be up to 20%. #CORP123 #LI-RT1

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$80,091.31 - $108,358.84

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.