Business Unit Manager
About The Position
About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic Business Unit Manager to join our corporate team. The Business Unit Manager will lead the planning and execution of volume and profit driving initiatives for the dynamic Pickles category. Gain broad exposure to all functional activities including sales and customers, operations, product development and finance, which results in the development of strong marketing and general management skills. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Executing the annual business objectives, strategy and tactics for the Pickles category, working closely with Director and leading cross-functional teams; assisting in the development of mid and long-term strategic business planning; act as the key cross-functional go-to person for project decisions, guidance, communication and management Serve as the subject matter expert in the category: Own private label and branded category product assortment, product life cycle, pricing strategy and monitoring category changes. Identify innovation, price-pack architecture, and value propositions for the product category. Responsible for the development guardrails for RDI team and building compelling stories for Sales using syndicated data analysis. Lead in the development and delivery of category and product presentations. Work closely with Sales to ensure proper and timely customer communication. Provide ongoing reporting and analysis on category for competitive strengths and weaknesses, identifying growth opportunities and defense strategies as needed. Tracking competitive efforts and recommending adjustments to changing market conditions Maintain and communicate product knowledge library for respective categories Leveraging and influencing the sales organization to manage customer relationships and influence key go-to-market tactics (pricing, merchandising, shelving, and assortment) Managing and driving business simplification and cost improvement efforts, including development of continuous improvement initiatives and activities to mitigate DDD Driving accountability cross functionally for quality and service, prioritizing portfolio for optimal vol/mix and delivering to customers best-in-class category season execution The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs Other job duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product/category management experience in a consumer-packaged goods food environment
- Exposure to and understanding of multiple business disciplines (Purchasing, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, R&D, etc.) in previous positions preferred
- Strong project management and communication skills to lead and influence cross-functional project teams
- Demonstrated understanding of business fundamentals including P&L management, pricing, and trade strategy
- Expert in Excel (pivot table, vlookup, equations, formatting), Powerpoint presentation building, Circana IRI data system.
- Must possess strategic thinking, leadership, teamwork and analytical skills
- Creativity and effective interpersonal communication skills required
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to work effectively across the organization and foster cross-functional teamwork
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in SAP is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Executing the annual business objectives, strategy and tactics for the Pickles category, working closely with Director and leading cross-functional teams
- assisting in the development of mid and long-term strategic business planning
- act as the key cross-functional go-to person for project decisions, guidance, communication and management
- Own private label and branded category product assortment, product life cycle, pricing strategy and monitoring category changes.
- Identify innovation, price-pack architecture, and value propositions for the product category.
- Responsible for the development guardrails for RDI team and building compelling stories for Sales using syndicated data analysis.
- Lead in the development and delivery of category and product presentations.
- Work closely with Sales to ensure proper and timely customer communication.
- Provide ongoing reporting and analysis on category for competitive strengths and weaknesses, identifying growth opportunities and defense strategies as needed.
- Tracking competitive efforts and recommending adjustments to changing market conditions
- Maintain and communicate product knowledge library for respective categories
- Leveraging and influencing the sales organization to manage customer relationships and influence key go-to-market tactics (pricing, merchandising, shelving, and assortment)
- Managing and driving business simplification and cost improvement efforts, including development of continuous improvement initiatives and activities to mitigate DDD
- Driving accountability cross functionally for quality and service, prioritizing portfolio for optimal vol/mix and delivering to customers best-in-class category season execution
- Other job duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
- 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
- Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
- Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
- An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
- Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
- Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
