Senior Associate PM, Bars — Launch & Growth Lead

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 81,123 - 111,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Professional growth support

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Associate Product Manager to drive product initiatives and support the growth of new bars capabilities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business, coupled with two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include leading commercialization processes, supporting new product development, and managing pricing initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, project management capability, and financial acumen, operating in a collaborative environment based in Elgin, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with a CPG/food company or in new product development.
• Foundational knowledge of new product launches and commercialization processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercialization process and manage projects from development to launch.
• Support new product and SKU development through documentation and approvals.
• Lead pricing efforts and conduct pricing analysis for profitable growth.
• Facilitate product and packaging initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated financial acumen

Strong project management capability

Bias for action with a strong drive for results

High learning agility

Ability to prioritize effectively

Strong team leadership skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

A food manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Associate Product Manager to drive product initiatives and support the growth of new bars capabilities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business, coupled with two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include leading commercialization processes, supporting new product development, and managing pricing initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, project management capability, and financial acumen, operating in a collaborative environment based in Elgin, Illinois.