Marketing Manager

Schwan's Company•St. Louis Park, MN

14d•$93,000 - $154,000

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together. Are you a strategic marketer ready to drive growth and innovation in a high-impact environment? We’re seeking a Marketing Manager to lead portfolio and innovation strategy for our Foodservice which has outpaced industry growth and earned recognition for excellence. In this role, you’ll shape portfolio strategy, drive innovation, and translate consumer and operator insights into growth opportunities across Convenience Stores, Chain Restaurants, Broadline, and non-commercial segments, including K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Recreation. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing business while helping shape the future of our food service portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required; MBA preferred
6+ years of progressive marketing experience, preferably in CPG, with demonstrated leadership in brand, portfolio, and product strategy
Proven success leading brand growth, new product launches, innovation initiatives, and translating consumer insights into actionable marketing strategies
Strong business and financial acumen, including data-driven decision-making, P&L ownership, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead brand strategy, product strategy, and innovation roadmap to deliver against business growth goals.
Identify consumer insights and operator value propositions
Develop business cases and P&L projections
Create clear innovation briefs to align and guide cross-functional teams
Partner with Consumer Insights to develop and validate consumer and operator insights
Lead innovations through commercialization in partnership with cross-functional teams
Manage brand portfolio, ensuring clear positioning, portfolio role and guidelines.
Develop impactful portfolio marketing materials, training sessions and collaborate on trade and customer strategies.
Develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to enable portfolio strategy and innovation development.