Senior Brand Manager/Brand Manager – Columbus Craft Meats – Alameda, CA

Hormel Foods • Alameda, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. About Columbus® Craft Meats Founded in 1917 by Italian immigrants in San Francisco, Columbus® Craft Meats produces premium salumi and deli meats sold in grocery deli departments nationwide. The company’s craft meats are made authentically from traditional recipes that bring out the bold, unique flavors of the finest cuts of meat, making the brand a leader in today’s market. Columbus® Craft Meats is a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL). More information can be found at columbuscraftmeats.com . RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will play a critical role in growing the Columbus brand by developing winning strategies that shape all elements of the marketing mix. The role requires a general management mindset that leads the marketing strategy and business management of the portfolio. This position will be responsible for the successful stewardship of the product portfolio, delivering short and long-term financial results via prudent business management, product renovation and innovation, and exceptional marketing programs. Responsibilities will include a subset of the portfolio as assigned and will have one direct report.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of marketing, marketing related, or sales experience OR MBA and 3-5 years of marketing, marketing related, or sales experience.
• Proven ability to understand and leverage analytics, consumer insights, and business acumen to create comprehensive business plans.
• Must exhibit strong understanding of data (syndicated, shipment, primary and secondary research) and the ability to interpret results for decision-making.
• A pattern of initiative with a self-starter mentality
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing direct reports and deploying team resources appropriately to deliver business objectives.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Strong organizational savvy, negotiating skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude and effectiveness in budget and financial management.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• MBA Preferred

Responsibilities

• Business planning, P&L management, and business initiative execution
• Innovation and Renovation
• Brand Equity Management
• Cost and Margin Leadership
• Channel Development

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus bonuses, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k) immediately eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level