Growth-Driven Marketing Manager, Foodservice Portfolio

CJ Schwan's; Minnesota; On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead portfolio and innovation strategy for our Foodservice Business Unit, driving growth across Convenience Stores, Chain Restaurants, Broadline, and non-commercial segments. You will translate consumer and operator insights into actionable marketing strategies, guide brand and product strategy, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful launches.

This role offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards package, reflecting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive marketing experience with leadership in brand, portfolio, and product strategy.
• Proven success leading brand growth, launches, and translating consumer insights into actionable marketing strategies.
• Strong business and financial acumen with data-driven decision making and P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand strategy, product strategy, and innovation roadmap to drive growth.
• Identify consumer insights and operator value propositions.
• Develop business cases and P&L projections.
• Create clear innovation briefs and guide cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Consumer Insights to validate consumer and operator insights.
• Lead innovations through commercialization with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Brand strategy

Portfolio management

Product launches

Innovation

Consumer insights

P&L ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead portfolio and innovation strategy for our Foodservice Business Unit, driving growth across Convenience Stores, Chain Restaurants, Broadline, and non-commercial segments. You will translate consumer and operator insights into actionable marketing strategies, guide brand and product strategy, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful launches.

This role offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive Total Rewards package, reflecting