Sr Manager, Brand & Marketing

Windsor Locks, CT, United States

Position Overview

Keep our communities fed.

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.

As the Senior Product Manager will be responsible for working with the Private Brands team to grow the company's business. The role will work backwards from the customer and define and prioritize requirements for product and brands. This requires strong leadership skills and interaction with cross functional teams. The Senior Product Manager will work closely with cross functional teams to drive the development and enhancement of the company's product and brand.

Job Description

Full Time - Hybrid Role (Post Training)

Location: Keene, NH

You will contribute by:

Developing and completing Product Business Plans

Managing new items from concept through launch to include new item setup, forecasting, marketing, promotional support, etc.

Writing product development briefs to outline requirements

Defining product requirements for new and existing product categories

Owning the success of the product development process. Ensure implementation is aligned with product goals

Continually elevating the customer experience

Acting as a customer proxy to test and measure against success criteria

Monitoring and responding to customer feedback

Continually improve the customer experience throughout the entire customer journey

Collaborating on Sales, Marketing and Merchandising initiatives

Leading cross functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs, including retail systems, site merchandising and in-stock

Meeting with customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price and promotion from the customers and their shoppers

Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders

Continuously improving & simplifying product design to deliver improved product efficiency

Finding costs savings without impacting customer experience or value

Managing, improving and recommending the product assortment for each of the company's owned private brands

Managing a team up to 3 direct reports

Must be able to inspire trust, build talent, create an inclusive work environment, drive for results and innovation, as well as facilitate change

Travel Required: Yes (20%)

We offer:

Weekly Pay

Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)

Company matched 401K

PTO and Holiday Pay offered

Career Progression Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Health & Wellness program

Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

Employee Assistance Program

We’re searching for candidates with:

Strong analytical skills including the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on data.

Ability to effectively manage consumer expectations and balance these expectations against company needs

Experience in developing and evolving products and product portfolios

Experience communicating with stakeholders across multiple business units and senior management; Supervisory experience preferred

Years Of Experience

5-7: years of related work experience preferably in the food industry, in product or brand management in a fast-paced environment

Every person matters.

We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.

C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

The Fine Print

This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Business

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Salary Range

$99,430-$131,730

Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

Job Area: General & Administrative

Job Family: Sales

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC1549

Pay Range: $99,430 - $131,730

ReqID: R-257034

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