Associate Marketing Manager Roles

schwans; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement and financial offerings

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a marketing professional to help drive growth across brands like Red Baron, bibigo, Tony’s, and more. You will contribute to product development, brand plans, and consumer insights, balancing strategy, analytics, and execution.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, coordinating with sales, marketing, and external agencies, and delivering impact across retail and foodservice channels. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• MBA with 3+ years in marketing, brand management or CPG.
• Strong analytical skills using market data and consumer insights.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of product innovation and brand plans through consumer trends and market research.
• Manage marketing initiatives within budget, including promotions, advertising, and events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and agencies to execute programs across branding, packaging and promotions.
• Provide analytical support for sales forecasting, demand planning, budgeting and profitability.
• Conduct consumer, customer, and industry trend research to identify growth opportunities.
• Track program performance and optimize actions to improve results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

MBA

Job description

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.

Join our growing Marketing Teams across the Retail and Foodservice businesses and help drive growth across a portfolio of emerging and established brands. In these roles, you could work on new product development, brand plans, help to uncover consumer and market insights, and partner cross-functionally to bring innovation to life. This is an excellent opportunity for data-driven marketers who enjoy balancing strategy, analytics, and execution.

What You Will Do:

• Support development of product innovation, annual brand and product plans through analysis of consumer trends, competitive intelligence, syndicated data, and market research
• Manage and execute marketing initiatives within budget, including consumer promotions, advertising, product innovation, trade marketing, special events, and local market activations
• Partner with cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver impactful programs across product development, branding, packaging, advertising, and promotions
• Provide analytical support for sales forecasting, demand planning, budgeting, and brand profitability
• Conduct research and analysis on consumers, customers, competitors, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities
• Track program performance and recommend optimizations to improve business results

What We Look For:

• MBA and 3+ years of related marketing, brand management, or consumer packaged goods experience
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging market data and consumer insights
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $139,000 annually with eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is 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 [e-mail].