Marketing Manager

• 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.

What You Will Do

• Drive Portfolio Strategy & Innovation: 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

• Portfolio Brand Strategy: Manage brand portfolio, ensuring clear positioning,
• portfolio role and guidelines.

• Support Sales Enablement: Develop impactful portfolio marketing materials,
• training sessions and collaborate on trade and customer strategies.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Develop and maintain strong cross-functional
• partnerships to enable portfolio strategy and innovation development.

What We Look For

• 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

What We Offer

• The base salary range for this position is $93,000 to $154,000 annually, with
• eligibility for a 20% 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
• [career.search@schwans.com].

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