Assistant Product Marketing Manager- Value Added Bakery
Rich Products - Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266![Rich Products](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Purpose Statement
An Assistant Product Marketing Manager for Value Added Bakery, is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the product category strategy and the management of assigned category.
This is hybrid opportunity and in office collaboration is needed at our world headquarters in Buffalo NY
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Planning
Partnering with category leadership, contribute to the development of category strategies and plansExecutes assigned category plans to achieve market share, volume and profit targets (including responding to trends, portfolio mapping, innovation/renovation activity)Cross-functional team leadership on key initiatives, products and programs
Understands the Market
Understands the customer, competitor, consumer and Rich’s capabilities and other insights that will be leveraged to shape the categoryPerforms competitive analysis, market quantification and assessmentParticipate in Discovery work to generate new products and platforms within appropriate target segmentsDrives VOCC for customer and consumer and supports the translation into business opportunitiesResponsible for understanding the market to drive insights that help shape strategy and drive outcomes
Marketing Management
Partnering with category marketing leadership:Assist in the development and implementation of brand strategy, marketing plans and programs that produce targeted results within budget.Develop plans and collaborate with the Customer/Segment Marketing for assigned categories in order to meet sales and margin targets.Collaborate with Demand Creation center of excellence digital resources to drive demand
Product Management
Partnering with category leadership, provide support in driving the development, maintenance and overall management of the assigned categories to maximize sales and profit potential including:Aggressive renovation of existing products in alignment with overall category strategy.Execute/Lead innovation initiatives within assigned category where appropriate (scope, target customer, pricing strategy, launch strategy, opportunity assessment, P&L, etc.) consulting with category leadership as needed.Develop the ability to drive forecasting process by providing input and oversight of Demand plan, including risks and opportunities for assigned category.Own the P&L for assigned category: actual vs plan; analyze data and make recommendations consulting with category leadership as needed.Perform analysis and make pricing recommendations for new and existing products based on price/value relationships and the competitive set in alignment with product leadership
Financial Management
Basic understanding of P&L analysis to escalate trends to leverage opportunities and manage riskSupport execution of portfolio price increasesManage marketing budget for assigned projects/initiatives
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required (MBA preferred) with 2+ years of experience in a marketing or related role• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills• Demonstrated financial skills to include budget management, P&L analysis and other analyses• Solid communication skills to include verbal and written capabilities; strong presentation ability including with all audiences and levels of management• Successful track record of uncovering voice of customer and interacting with customers• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work• Experience in the food industry a plus• Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results• Solid software proficiency including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint #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
$62,684.49 - $84,808.42
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.
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