Associate Product Manager (Marketing)

Tyson Foods • Springdale, AR

278d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Product Manager (APM) is a vital contributor to our product management team, responsible for leading cross-functional teams in planning, execution, and analysis of various business initiatives. This role encompasses general management with P&L responsibility, including the development of strategic business and marketing plans to achieve corporate and product volume profit and share objectives. The Product Management team is based onsite in Springdale, Arkansas at our World Headquarters. Remote/hybrid work is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years direct product innovation, CPG or brand marketing experience.
• Recent graduate of a MBA or BBA program, with an internship or similar experience in brand/product marketing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Good collaborator with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in achieving volume and profit objectives for assigned categories reflecting overall corporate goals.
• Seamlessly execute business plans to deliver against category financial and share objectives.
• Monitor performance measurements to ensure the category is tracking against goals.
• Analyze data to identify insights and translate them into business initiatives and/or actionable tasks to drive results in line with business goals.
• Collaborate with PMO partners to lead cross-functional teams in the development and execution of product and packaging design plans.
• Participate in monthly volume forecasting for assigned categories, coordinating between Demand and Supply Planning groups.
• Implement product specification changes.
• Monitor production, inventory, and packaging levels of key items.
• Proactively work with Sales Strategy and Planning partners to ensure forecast accuracy and maximization of opportunities.
• Participate in customer sales calls and meetings.
• Monitor and report on business performance, industry trends, market share, and competitive activity.
• Support the creation of category selling tools, promotional initiatives, and sales communications.
• Work hand-in-hand with the sales organization to understand and integrate customer strategies into business and brand plans.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree