Irvine, CA

Hormel Foods•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

CORPORATE MANAGER OF RETAIL OPERATIONS – RETAIL SALES – EDEN PRAIRIE, MN / NAPERVILLE, IL / BETHLEHEM, PA / CINCINNATI, OH / IRVINE, CA HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters ® , Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Justin’s ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ® Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com . POSITION SUMMARY: The Corporate Manager of Retail Operations leads retail execution and the full-service brokerage strategy for Hormel. This role drives in-store execution ROI through consistent measurement, data-driven insights, and operational excellence. A team of 5 Retail Zone Managers reports to this position, along with an extended network of broker partners to ensure ﬂawless retail execution and measurable sales impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years in retail operations, execution, or ﬁeld sales within CPG (food industry strongly preferred).
Proven leadership experience managing multi-level teams and third-party partners.
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret retail data and drive actionable insights.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to travel up to 40% nationally.
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the Unites States for any employer.

Responsibilities

Lead & Inspire team of 5 Retail Zone Managers, fostering accountability and high performance.
Manage retail execution and full-service brokerage strategy to streamline processes and deliver retail business division plan.
Manage annual operating plan (AOP) for retail execution and full-service brokerage
Manage broker commission structure that fosters strong partnerships and achieves Hormel’s business results.
Evaluate broker network effectiveness and manage structural changes as agreed by leadership.
Align broker partners on execution priorities and labor strategies to maximize in-store impact, while staying within AOP budget.
Implement merchandising standards, measurement, and rally resources around tentpole promotional programs nationally.
Partner with sales leadership, marketing, and category teams to translate strategy into actionable retail programs, including point of purchase display planning.
Coach sales managers to negotiate broker contracts and managing KPIs to ensure accountability.