Private Label Portfolio Manager — Growth & Strategy

schwans; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

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Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to own the strategic direction and performance of a Private Label product portfolio. You will identify growth opportunities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive product commercialization from concept to market.

The role requires 5+ years in customer marketing or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills. Base salary ranges from $93,000 to $154,000 plus a 20% incentive, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) with 5+ years of experience in customer marketing, commercialization, category management, product management, or a related commercial role.
• Experience managing product portfolios or leading commercialization initiatives; Private Label experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, financial, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to translate insights into business results.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial strategy and overall performance of an assigned Private Label product portfolio.
• Identify growth opportunities through market trends, customer insights, competitive intelligence, and portfolio analysis.
• Lead the prioritization and commercialization of new products while optimizing the existing portfolio throughout its lifecycle.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to successfully bring new products to market and accelerate speed to commercialization.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop customer-specific product strategies, support bids, and deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs.
• Use data and business insights to evaluate portfolio performance, recommend strategic actions, and influence key business decisions.
• Serve as the voice of the customer throughout the product development process, ensuring commercial priorities and customer expectations are reflected in business decisions.

Skills

Customer marketing

Commercialization

Category management

Product management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to own the strategic direction and performance of a Private Label product portfolio. You will identify growth opportunities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive product commercialization from concept to market.

The role requires 5+ years in customer marketing or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills. Base salary ranges from $93,000 to $154,000 plus a 20% incentive, reflecting experience and location.