The Swan Food Company
Sr Marketing Manager & Marketing Manager roles
The Swan Food Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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®.
We’re expanding our Enterprise Marketing and Foodservice Marketing teams and hiring a few Marketing Managers and Senior Marketing Managers. In these roles, you’ll develop brand and product strategies that drive growth and profitability, lead end-to-end marketing programs, and turn data and insights into impactful business decisions.
If you’re a strategic marketer who blends analytics, creativity, cross‑functional team leadership and execution to build strong brands and fuel innovation, this is your moment.
What You Will Do:
Lead annual and long-range strategic planning for brand/product portfolio considering the full profit and loss statement to meet business targets.
Lead innovation pipeline development from concept to launch, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop new products that align with evolving consumer/customer needs and trends.
Lead and execute integrated marketing programs that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
Collaborate with Sales to develop and drive channel strategies, provide marketing support at key customers, and develop tools and training to enhance sales execution.
Leverage data, consumer/customer insights and market research to inform strategy, tactical plans, and innovation.
Track and evaluate brand and program performance using key performance indicators and account-level insights.
Ensure consistent brand identity across products, packaging, promotions, and events.
Collaborate cross‑functionally and with external agencies to lead initiatives and deliver against annual brand and business objectives.
Develop and manage operating plans and budgets, in partnership with senior leadership.
Deliver against gross sales, net sales, and EBIT targets for assigned brands or product lines.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing marketing team.
What We Look For:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required; MBA preferred
6–10 years of progressive marketing experience, ideally within the CPG industry
Proven experience developing and launching new products, brand growth strategies, and insight‑driven initiatives
Strong proficiency in analyzing data to enable decision making and strategy development
Proven ability to collaborate and lead cross‑functional teams
Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial acumen
What We Offer: The base salary range for these positions are:
Marketing Manager: $90,750 - $151,250 annually, with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus
Sr Marketing Manager: $104,625 - $174,375 annually, with eligibility for a 25% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well‑being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.
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We’re expanding our Enterprise Marketing and Foodservice Marketing teams and hiring a few Marketing Managers and Senior Marketing Managers. In these roles, you’ll develop brand and product strategies that drive growth and profitability, lead end-to-end marketing programs, and turn data and insights into impactful business decisions.
If you’re a strategic marketer who blends analytics, creativity, cross‑functional team leadership and execution to build strong brands and fuel innovation, this is your moment.
What You Will Do:
Lead annual and long-range strategic planning for brand/product portfolio considering the full profit and loss statement to meet business targets.
Lead innovation pipeline development from concept to launch, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop new products that align with evolving consumer/customer needs and trends.
Lead and execute integrated marketing programs that drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
Collaborate with Sales to develop and drive channel strategies, provide marketing support at key customers, and develop tools and training to enhance sales execution.
Leverage data, consumer/customer insights and market research to inform strategy, tactical plans, and innovation.
Track and evaluate brand and program performance using key performance indicators and account-level insights.
Ensure consistent brand identity across products, packaging, promotions, and events.
Collaborate cross‑functionally and with external agencies to lead initiatives and deliver against annual brand and business objectives.
Develop and manage operating plans and budgets, in partnership with senior leadership.
Deliver against gross sales, net sales, and EBIT targets for assigned brands or product lines.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing marketing team.
What We Look For:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required; MBA preferred
6–10 years of progressive marketing experience, ideally within the CPG industry
Proven experience developing and launching new products, brand growth strategies, and insight‑driven initiatives
Strong proficiency in analyzing data to enable decision making and strategy development
Proven ability to collaborate and lead cross‑functional teams
Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial acumen
What We Offer: The base salary range for these positions are:
Marketing Manager: $90,750 - $151,250 annually, with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus
Sr Marketing Manager: $104,625 - $174,375 annually, with eligibility for a 25% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well‑being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.
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